Comments and predictions for Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano: Breaking the curse
The match between Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano in La Liga takes place at 12:15 on September 1. Nghe An Newspaper compiles statistics, analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score of this match.
Latest Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano team information
Espanyol will be without Leandro Cabrera and Edu Exposito on Saturday due to fitness issues. There are no new concerns in the squad so the starting XI could be the same as last time. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia has been linked with Arsenal and if he leaves, Fernando Pacheco could replace him.
For Rayo Vallecano, Diego Mendez remains injured, but has no new concerns after the defeat to Barcelona. Sergio Camello, who scored twice in the Olympic final, will continue to start. Coach Perez is likely to keep the same line-up, with new signing James Rodriguez likely to make his debut from the bench.
Latest predicted lineup for Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol:
Pacheco; Tejero, El Hilali, Calero, Kumbulla, Romero; Kral, Gragera, Aguado; Veliz, Puado
Rayo Vallecano:
Cardenas; Balliu, Lejeune, Mumin, Espino; De Frutos, U Lopez, Valentin, A Garcia; Camello, Palazon
Latest match analysis Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano
Espanyol lost their opening two games of the 2024-25 La Liga season 1-0 to Real Valladolid and Real Sociedad, but improved with a goalless draw against Atletico in midweek.
Currently 18th in the table, Espanyol will be looking to pick up their first win before the September international break against Rayo Vallecano. The newly promoted side have made seven summer signings, including Alejo Veliz on loan from Tottenham, with Martin Braithwaite the standout departure. Espanyol are yet to score in La Liga this season.
Rayo Vallecano came into the game following a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona, having taken the lead through Unai Lopez, only for Pedri and Dani Olmo to seal the win for Barcelona. Rayo have made a solid start to the season with a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad and a goalless draw with Getafe.
Currently eighth in the table, Rayo have made six summer signings, including James Rodriguez. Rayo have won three of their last four games against Espanyol, although they lost 2-1 when they met the Catalans recently. Espanyol could score their first goal of the season, but the game is likely to end in a draw.
Score prediction Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecanoas follows:
- Sportsmole:Espanyol 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
- WhoScore:Espanyol 2-2 Rayo Vallecano
- Our newspaper predicts:Espanyol 1-1 Rayo Vallecano
When and where to watch Espanyol vs Rayo Vallecano live?
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