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Matchday 15 of the Primera Division brings us an exciting encounter as RCD Espanyol de Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano de Madrid. This fixture, set for December 7, 2025, sees two teams with contrasting fortunes so far in the current La Liga season. Espanyol will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and maintain their strong league position, while Rayo Vallecano will be aiming to climb out of the mid-table quagmire and reverse their recent fortunes against the Catalan side.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid CF | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 32 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 31 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 28 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 21 |
| 6 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 20 |
| 8 | Athletic Club | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 17 |
| 9 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 16 |
| 10 | Sevilla FC | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | -2 | 16 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | -2 | 16 |
| 12 | Elche CF | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 | -2 | 16 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 16 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alavés | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 15 |
| 15 | Valencia CF | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -9 | 13 |
| 16 | RCD Mallorca | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 12 |
| 17 | CA Osasuna | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 11 |
| 18 | Girona FC | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -13 | 11 |
| 19 | Levante UD | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -8 | 9 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -13 | 9 |
As we approach this crucial match, here’s a snapshot of where both teams stand after the initial matchdays:
- RCD Espanyol: Position 6, Played 13, Won 6, Drew 3, Lost 4, Points 21, Goal Difference +1.
- Rayo Vallecano: Position 13, Played 13, Won 4, Drew 4, Lost 5, Points 16, Goal Difference -2.
Espanyol currently enjoys a comfortable position in the top half of the table, showcasing a solid start to their campaign. Their positive goal difference reflects a balanced attack and defense. Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, finds themselves in the bottom half, needing to string together positive results to avoid getting dragged into a relegation battle. Their negative goal difference indicates some struggles both in front of goal and defensively.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr 2025 | Primera Division | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 0 - 4 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona |
| 31 Aug 2024 | Primera Division | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 2 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid |
| 21 May 2023 | Primera Division | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 1 - 2 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona |
| 19 Aug 2022 | Primera Division | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 - 2 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid |
| 21 Apr 2022 | Primera Division | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 0 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid |
The history between these two teams in the Primera Division offers an interesting perspective. Looking at their last six encounters:
- Espanyol has won the last three consecutive matches against Rayo Vallecano.
- The most recent fixture (April 4, 2025) saw Espanyol claim a dominant 4-0 away victory.
- Prior to that, Espanyol secured a 2-1 home win on August 31, 2024, and another 2-1 away win on May 21, 2023.
- Rayo Vallecano had a strong run before that, winning three straight games against Espanyol in 2021-2022 and early 2022-2023.
- Overall, the last six matches show a balanced 3 wins for Espanyol and 3 wins for Rayo Vallecano. However, the recent trend strongly favors Espanyol.
The recent head-to-head form is a significant factor, with Espanyol demonstrating clear superiority in their latest meetings.
Our Prediction
Considering Espanyol’s strong league position, better overall form this season, and their impressive run of three consecutive victories against Rayo Vallecano, including their last home fixture against them, we anticipate Espanyol to secure another win at home. They have momentum and the home crowd behind them, which should be enough to overcome a struggling Rayo side.
The best bet for this match is:
Espanyol to Win
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