Madrid, Spain – The anticipation for this Friday’s La Liga clash grows as veteran forward Oscar Trejo gears up to lead Rayo Vallecano against Espanyol at 20:00 on Premier Player and LaLigaTV.
Trejo, who has been a regular figure in this column for his knack of accumulating yellow cards, could be the key to restoring fans’ spirits after a difficult start to the week. At 36 years old, while his appearances have reduced, his record remains striking, having been carded 41 times in his last 103 La Liga matches.
The stakes are high as Trejo faces Espanyol, a team against whom he has received a card in his last five encounters. Refereeing this match will be Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez, known for his stringency; he ranks as the third-highest for issuing cards in La Liga this season.
Both teams rank within the top eight for cards received, heightening expectations for a heated encounter. Hernandez has booked Trejo in the last four matches he officiated with the Rayo striker starting, making him a likely candidate for another card this Friday.
Despite concerns about Trejo’s position in the starting XI, he has started the last two games, helping Rayo accrue four points. His contributions included a goal in a 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad and a solid performance that sealed a 2-0 victory over Alaves. Spanish media outlets predict he will take to the field again, providing optimism for fans.
With favorable odds of 13/5 for Trejo to receive another card, bettors are looking forward to combining this bet with a forecast of Rayo earning over 2.5 cards. Historical performance supports this, as Rayo has met this expectation in 13 of their last 20 fixtures. Hernandez’s history shows that in seven of his last eight matches involving Rayo, they have exceeded this threshold.
Alternately, for those seeking another betting option, Hernandez has shown over 5.5 cards in six of his last eight La Liga matches, priced at 19/20. If the trends hold, Friday’s match is set to be a thrilling affair as Rayo strives for continued momentum.
With a staked amount of 260 points and a current return of 288.51 points, the betting excitement continues to build for this thrilling contest.
