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Espanyol vs. Rayo Vallecano Preview and Betting Tips

La Liga Betting: Match Analysis and Expert Predictions

Preview

Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano face off in a crucial La Liga match on Saturday, January 28.

Espanyol, currently 12th in the standings, will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak to four matches. They have drawn two and won one of their last three games, including a 1-0 victory over Real Betis last time out.

Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, are 10th in the table and have won two of their last three matches. They defeated Cadiz 1-0 in their most recent outing.

The two teams have met 20 times in the past, with Espanyol holding a slight edge with seven wins to Rayo Vallecano's six. Seven matches have ended in draws.

Team News

Espanyol are without injured defender Leandro Cabrera and midfielder Keidi Bare.

Rayo Vallecano have no major injury concerns.

Lineups

Espanyol: Pacheco; Gil, Gomez, Sergi Gomez, Olivan; Darder, Souza, Exposito; Puado, Joselu, Braithwaite

Rayo Vallecano: Dimitrievski; Balliu, Lejeune, Catena, Fran Garcia; Comesana, Valentin; Isi, Trejo, Palazon; Falcao

Betting Tips

Espanyol are the slight favorites to win this match at home. They are unbeaten in their last three matches and have a strong record against Rayo Vallecano.

Rayo Vallecano are in good form themselves, but they have struggled on the road this season. They have won just once in their last five away matches.

Our prediction: Espanyol to win 2-1.

Conclusion

Espanyol and Rayo Vallecano are two evenly matched teams, but we believe that Espanyol's home advantage will give them the edge in this match. They are in better form and have a better record against Rayo Vallecano.

However, Rayo Vallecano are a dangerous team and they will be looking to cause an upset. They have a number of talented players and they are capable of beating anyone on their day.

This should be a close and exciting match, and we recommend betting on Espanyol to win 2-1.