Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction: La Liga match on 21.05.2023

Espanyol will be looking to get back on track in La Liga this weekend after suffering two straight losses. They require a victory to keep alive their hopes of survival. Meanwhile, the hosts will be looking for a win that could lift them up to seventh.

 

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The pressure will continue to mount on Espanyol this weekend, as they look to keep in touching distance of survival this term. The Spanish giants currently sit 19th in the standings, and even a victory this weekend wouldn’t lift them out of the relegation places. Espanyol comes into this fixture after losing each of their last two. Meanwhile, they have won just once in their last five outings. 

Espanyol were forced to watch on last weekend, as their cross-city rivals landed the victory that they required to seal the top-flight title. Espanyol at least looked threatening in that fixture, as they scored twice against the newly crowned champions. However, goals from Javi Puado and Joselu were both scored when the contest in general was already over.

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It could yet be a crucial end to the season for Rayo Vallecano, as they remain in the hunt for a European spot. Despite finishing eleventh in the standings, they are just two points off the Europa Conference League spot in Spain. However, they have been slightly inconsistent in recent weeks, as they have registered just two wins over their previous five. 

Vallecano will also be looking for an immediate return to winning ways this weekend after they were beaten 3-1 on the road by Real Betis last weekend. Despite registering four shots on target, they were wasteful in front of goal, with their only effort ultimately being a consolation from Sant Comesana.

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Vallecano boasts a very encouraging record in this fixture, as they have landed three straight wins against Espanyol. They have also kept clean sheets in each of their previous three wins. Their most recent success was a 2-0 away win earlier this season. 

Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol Prediction

This is a crucial game in Espanyol’s season, as they must pick up something in their battle to avoid the drop. However, we find it hard to overlook Vallecano’s excellent record in this fixture, which means that the preference is for the hosts.

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