Rayo Vallecano is coming into this match in a difficult patch, having lost their last three games and not winning in their last five. They are clearly struggling for form. Espanyol has also had a tough time recently, with only one win in their last five matches, so neither side is arriving with much confidence.

Looking at their recent meetings, the games between these two tend to be very close, often decided by just a single goal. Given both teams' current struggles, this looks set to be another tight and cagey match. Based on the recent form and the history between them, a draw is the most likely outcome.