Rayo Vallecano have lost their last four LaLiga matches against Espanyol, failing to score in the last two. Only between 2002 and 2012 (L5) have the Franjirrojos suffered five consecutive defeats against Espanyol in the top-flight.

RCD Espanyol have won their last two away LaLiga matches against Rayo Vallecano and could win three consecutive away games against them for the first time in the competition's history.