There’s a Madrid derby in Vallecas this Sunday. Our Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid prediction and La Liga betting tips look at whether Diego Simeone’s team can take all the points on their trip across the Spanish capital.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid prediction: Visitors to triumph with Griezmann on target
Key stats
- Our Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid betting tips take into account that the visitors have scored eight goals in La Liga since they last conceded.
- Both teams have scored in four of Rayo’s five league matches this term.
- Atletico Madrid have won nine of their last 12 competitive matches.
Correct score prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Rayo were impressive in their Monday night game and are showing a bit more willingness to take risks and chase goals this season. They are capable of getting on the scoresheet, but Atleti are looking good with a bit more depth to their squad this term which should help them deal with the quick turnaround, following their midweek match in Europe.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Atleti the clear favourites
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The away team are the favourites according to the Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid odds with an implied probability of 54.5% that they win this match.
Los Rojiblancos were in Champions League action on Thursday, with Jose Maria Gimenez popping up with a 90th minute winner against RB Leipzig in a 2-1 triumph.
Rayo also come into this following a comeback win, with Abdul Mumin, Andre Ratiu and Unai Lopez scoring in the 3-1 success over Osasuna.
Today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks from the upcoming action around the world.
Most recent H2Hs: Domination from Atleti
Our Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid prediction suggests the recent history of this fixture, which has seen Atleti win nine of the last 10 meetings, will continue. Simeone’s side ran riot in this fixture last term, winning 7-0.
Spain La Liga 31/01/24
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Spain La Liga 28/08/23
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Spain La Liga 09/04/23
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Spain La Liga 18/10/22
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Spain La Liga 19/03/22
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Rayo Vallecano preview: James pushing for full debut
Colombian star James Rodriguez is in contention for a first start. Alfonso Espino is sidelined through injury again.
Predicted Lineup: Batalla (GK), Chavarria, Mumin, Lejeune, Ratiu, Lopez, Valentin, Alvaro Garcia, James, De Frutos & Camello
Spain La Liga 28/09/24 D Leganes 1 Rayo Vallecano 1 Spain La Liga 25/09/24 D Girona 0 Rayo Vallecano 0 Spain La Liga 22/09/24 D Atletico Madrid 1 Rayo Vallecano 1 Spain La Liga 16/09/24 W Osasuna 1 Rayo Vallecano 3 Spain La Liga 31/08/24 L Espanyol 2 Rayo Vallecano 1
Atletico Madrid preview: Midfield absentees
Pablo Barrios and Thomas Lemar are sidelined through injury. Some rotation is expected, with Conor Gallagher and Alexander Sorloth among those likely to come in.
Predicted Lineup: Oblak (GK), Azpilicueta, Witsel, Le Normand, Lino, De Paul, Koke, Gallagher, Llorente, Griezmann & Sorloth
UEFA Champions League 02/10/24 L Benfica 4 Atletico Madrid 0 Spain La Liga 29/09/24 D Real Madrid 1 Atletico Madrid 1 Spain La Liga 26/09/24 W Celta Vigo 0 Atletico Madrid 1 Spain La Liga 22/09/24 D Rayo Vallecano 1 Atletico Madrid 1 UEFA Champions League 19/09/24 W RB Leipzig 1 Atletico Madrid 2
Player to watch – Antoine Griezmann
Despite some bold moves in the summer transfer market, Antoine Griezmann remains the outstanding player in this Atletico squad. He has registered three goals and three assists in all competitions so far this term for the Madrid club.
Grizi on fire in midweek
The Atleti forward was at his very best against Leipzig on Thursday, scoring and assisting before leaving the pitch to a standing ovation. He registered five shots and three key passes across the game.
