Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano - Match Preview

Match Information

Espanyol will face Rayo Vallecano at the RCDE Stadium in LaLiga on Monday, August 29, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET.

Espanyol finished 14th last season, and Rayo Vallecano finished 12th.

How to Watch

• TV: ESPN+
• Streaming: fuboTV, ESPN app

Preview

Espanyol has won one, drawn one, and lost three of its first five matches of the new season.

Rayo Vallecano has won two, drawn one, and lost two of its first five matches.

Espanyol will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Real Betis last weekend.

Rayo Vallecano will be looking to build on a 2-1 win over Valencia last weekend.

Team News

Espanyol will be without injured defender Leandro Cabrera.

Rayo Vallecano will be without injured midfielder Oscar Trejo.

Probable Lineups

Espanyol

• Goalkeeper: Benjamin Lecomte
• Defenders: Sergi Gomez, Fernando Calero, Brian Olivan
• Midfielders: Keidi Bare, Vinicius Souza, Edu Exposito, Aleix Vidal
• Forwards: Joselu, Martin Braithwaite, Javi Puado

Rayo Vallecano

• Goalkeeper: Stole Dimitrievski
• Defenders: Ivan Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Alejandro Catena, Fran Garcia
• Midfielders: Unai Lopez, Santi Comesaña, Isi Palazon
• Forwards: Sergi Guardiola, Alvaro Garcia, Randy Nteka

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but I think Espanyol will win 2-1.