Espanyol secured a very late draw against Celta Vigo in their opening fixture. After being 2-0 down, Exposito scored in the 72nd minute before Joselu scored a penalty in the 98th minute to end the game at 2-2. Rayo Vallecano earned a surprise point away from home against Barcelona in their season opener. Although they had their backs against the wall for most of the game, they stayed strong defensively to keep the score at 0-0. The away side have a very good record against Espanyol, winning each of the last five meetings between the two sides. The last matchup ended 1-0 after Sergio Guardiola scored the first half winner. 1:1
Diego Martinez could be without four players going into the second matchday. Pol Lozano, Raul de Tomas, Javier Puado, and Adria Pedrosa are all doubts for the game. There are no suspensions for Espanyol. Andoni Iraola has no injury or suspension worries going into Rayo Vallecano's second league game.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Espanyol's last 7 home games (LaLiga). Espanyol have drawn their last 3 matches (LaLiga). Rayo Vallecano have won their last 5 matches against Espanyol in all competitions. Rayo Vallecano have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against Espanyol in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Rayo Vallecano's last 6 away games (LaLiga). Espanyol have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Rayo Vallecano in all competitions. Rayo Vallecano have failed to win their last 6 matches (LaLiga).
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