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Athletic Bilbao to Win
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Alex Berenguer to Score Anytime
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Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano lock horns at San Mamés Barria on Saturday, September 17th. In-form Athletic are targeting another victory when they entertain Rayo Vallecano in Spain. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano – Free Betting Tips & Predictions
Athletic Bilbao have won three of their last four fixtures ahead of their tussle with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Athletic Bilbao to Win
Something exciting is brewing at Athletic Bilbao under new boss Ernesto Valverde and Los Leones are rocketing up the La Liga table thanks to a run of three wins in four games. In each of their last two victories, Athletic smashed four goals past their opponents and they can put their early swagger to good use against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. The visitors have lost two of their last three assignments and they could struggle to contain Athletic’s attacking football in Bilbao
Alex Berenguer to Score Anytime
Talented winger Alex Berenguer bagged one of Athletic’s goals at Elche last weekend and the 27-year-old has chipped in with three efforts in five La Liga appearances overall since the summer. The ex-Torino flanksman is loving life under Ernesto Valverde and he is armed with enough confidence to do some more damage against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. With his red-hot form considered, Berenguer looks a big price in the anytime goalscorer stakes.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano
View our selection of the best stats for Saturday’s contest below alongside a tool to help you select the juiciest odds.
Rayo VallecanoAthletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano | |||
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23/01/22 Liga | Rayo Vallecano  Rayo Vallecano | 0 - 1 |  Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao |
21/09/21 Liga | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao | 1 - 2 | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano |
14/04/19 Liga | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao | 3 - 2 | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano |
24/10/18 Liga | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao |
10/04/16 Liga | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao | 1 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano |
Athletic Bilbao | |||
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Last 5 | |||
11/09/22 Liga | Elche  Elche | 1 - 4 | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao |
04/09/22 Liga | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao | 0 - 1 |  Espanyol Espanyol |
29/08/22 Liga | Cadiz  Cadiz | 0 - 4 | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao |
21/08/22 Liga | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao | 1 - 0 |  Valencia Valencia |
15/08/22 Liga | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao | 0 - 0 |  Mallorca Mallorca |
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Last 5 | |||
10/09/22 Liga | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 1 | Valencia Valencia |
04/09/22 Liga |  Osasuna Osasuna | 2 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano |
27/08/22 Liga | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano | 0 - 2 | Mallorca Mallorca |
19/08/22 Liga | Espanyol Espanyol | 0 - 2 | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano |
13/08/22 Liga |  Barcelona Barcelona | 0 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano |
Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Saturday’s La Liga duel between Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano below.
Athletic Bilbao Predicted Lineup
Yuri Berchiche is out with a heel injury for Athletic Bilbao, though there is better news elsewhere, with fellow defenders Yeray Alvarez and Mikel Balenziaga both expected to return from minor ailments. New signing Ander Herrera won't be available until later this month, however.
Predicted Lineup for Athletic Bilbao: Simon – De Marcos, Vivian, Martinez, Lekue – Sancet, Garcia – N. Williams, Muniain, Berenguer – I. Williams
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup
Experienced keeper Diego Lopez is a doubt ahead of the weekend, while attackers Salvi Sanchez and Andres Martin have both been ruled out. Rayo snapped a two-game losing run with a 2-1 triumph over Valencia last weekend, though they need a penalty kick from Nico Gonzalez to make the difference.
Predicted Lineup for Rayo Vallecano: Dimitrievski – Balliu, Lejeune, Catena, F. Garcia – Comesana, Valentin – Palazon, Trejo, A. Garcia – Camello
Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Athletic Bilbao manager?
Former Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde took the reins at Athletic Bilbao in the summer.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 20:00 BST.
Who are the current La Liga champions?
Real Madrid are the current La Liga title holders.
