Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(10) 8 Goals 7 (11)
(8) 3 Assists 6 (9)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
24.8 Average Age 29.4
183.2 Average Height (cm) 178.8
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(50%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 46% (47%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano
Player Reason Status Rating
Edu Expósito Out N/A
Leandro Cabrera Out 6.42
Player Reason Status Rating
Andrei Ratiu Doubtful 7.08
Óscar Valentín Doubtful 6.66
Raúl de Tomás Doubtful N/A

Team News

Espanyol
Rayo Vallecano
  • Espanyol will once again be without the services of two players on Saturday, with Leandro Cabrera and Edu Exposito unavailable for selection due to fitness problems.
  • The Catalan outfit did not suffer any fresh issues against Atletico, though, and it would therefore not be a surprise to see the same XI take to the field for this clash.
  • Diego Mendez remains on the sidelines through injury, but the capital side did not suffer any new problems in their home defeat to Barcelona last time out.
  • Sergio Camello made his first start of the season against Barcelona, and the forward, who scored twice for Spain in the Olympic final, should continue in the final third.
  • Head coach Perez could make a single change on Saturday, with team captain Oscar Valentin coming off against Barca in midweek.
  • A debut for new signing James Rodriguez potentially coming off the bench.

Prediction

  • Espanyol lost their first two matches and were lucky not to concede against Atletico Madrid. They'll aim for their first win against Rayo Vallecano, currently focusing on goal-scoring issues.
  • Rayo Vallecano enter the match after a 2-1 loss to Barcelona, displaying strong performances this season. They sit eighth, making six signings, notably James Rodriguez. Determined to avoid relegation, they aim to build on recent successes against Espanyol, who won 2-1 in their last encounter.
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