Rayo Vallecano defeat Espanyol 2-1: Match Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 · La Liga · Espanyol 1, Rayo Vallecano 2
Rayo Vallecano beat Espanyol 2-1 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Estadio Municipal de Butarque. The match went over the closing total of 2.5, with 3 goals combined.
Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano final score and match recap
Rayo Vallecano won by 1 goal.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Roberto Fernández (Espanyol): 1 goal.
- Javi Hernandez (Espanyol): 1 assist.
- Álvaro García (Rayo Vallecano): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Adrià Pedrosa (Rayo Vallecano): 1 goal.
Did Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano go over or under the goals total?
The match went over: 3 goals combined against a closing total of 2.5, over by 0.5.
Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before kickoff, the consensus three-way moneyline had Espanyol at +232, the draw at +224 and Rayo Vallecano at +126. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made it Espanyol 29%, the draw 29% and Rayo Vallecano 42%. Rayo Vallecano won as the favorite at +126: $126 profit on a $100 bet.
Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left Espanyol with 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 4 times and under 2 times.
This result left Rayo Vallecano with 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in the 2026-27 season. Their matches went over the closing total 5 times and under 1 time.
What's next for Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano?
Next for Espanyol: Elche at home on Friday, September 18, 2026. Next for Rayo Vallecano: at Osasuna on Saturday, September 19, 2026.