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Prediction 1
Rayo Vallecano to Win
9/5 (2.80)
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Prediction 2
BTTS - Yes
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One of the more interesting matches in the upcoming round of La Liga is the Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao duel. So, check our preview if you want to know more about this game.
Our free Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao betting tips
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Rayo Vallecano to Win
Athletic Bilbao played against Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and Barcelona in the past seven days, which is the main reason why our prediction is for Rayo Vallecano to win this game.
Other than that, the two teams have been in similar forms recently and it is a hard match to predict. Still, Rayo Vallecano proved this season that they are a good team and they should be able to take the home advantage against the tired Athletic Bilbao team.
Both Teams to Win – Yes
Both teams have scored in the last three h2h duels between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao, so we expect that trend to continue on Sunday as well.
In addition to this, both teams scored in 45% of all Rayo Vallecano matches in La Liga until now, while the same thing happened in 48% of all Athletic Bilbao games in the league this season.
The best odds and key figures for Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao
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Athletic BilbaoRayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao | |||
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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 |
Rayo Vallecano | |||
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Last 5 | |||
15/05/22 Liga | Mallorca  Mallorca | 2 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano |
12/05/22 Liga | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 5 |  Villarreal Villarreal |
08/05/22 Liga | Getafe  Getafe | 0 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano |
01/05/22 Liga | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 |  Real Sociedad Real Sociedad |
24/04/22 Liga | Barcelona  Barcelona | 0 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano |
Athletic Bilbao | |||
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Last 5 | |||
15/05/22 Liga | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao | 2 - 0 |  Osasuna Osasuna |
10/05/22 Liga |  Granada Granada | 1 - 0 | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao |
07/05/22 Liga | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao | 0 - 0 |  Valencia Valencia |
30/04/22 Liga | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao | 2 - 0 |  Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid |
21/04/22 Liga |  Cadiz Cadiz | 2 - 3 | Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao |
Team news, form, and lineups for Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao
With both teams in similar form, this should be a very close game. So, let's check the teams out in more detail:
Rayo Vallecano
Just like their upcoming opponent, Rayo Vallecano will also play in Copa del Rey quarter-finals after they eliminated Girona in the previous round. That only makes this season even better for Rayo Vallecano, one of the most pleasant surprises in La Liga. The team that only got back to the top-flight of Spanish football is currently seventh in the standings and they will fight for a spot in European competitions until the end of the season.
When it comes to team news, Rayo Vallecano will be without Martin Merquelanz, Alvaro Garcia, and Unai Lopez in the next match. On the bright side, no other players are injured at the club right now.
Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup:
Dimitrievski – Garcia, Catena, Saveljich, Balliu – Comesana, Valentin – Bebe, Trejo, Palazon – Guardiola
Athletic Bilbao
The last week has been an eventful one for Athletic Bilbao. The Basque team first reached the final of Spanish Super Cup where they lost to Real Madrid, then they eliminated Barcelona from Copa del Rey by beating them 3-2 after extra time. So, the team is in high spirits at the moment and they will hope to do well in the upcoming league game as well.
Another positive is the team's current health situation. The only player that's already been ruled out of the upcoming game is Oihan Sancet, while Unai Nunez and Asier Villalibre remain questionable at this time.
Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup:
Simon – Balenziaga, Martinez, Alvarez, De Marcos – Vencedor, D. Garcia, Muniain, Berenguer – R. Garcia, Williams
FAQ for Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao
- What will the game kick off? The game will kick off at 5:30 pm BST on Sunday, January 23rd.
- Who is hosting the game? Rayo Vallecano is hosting the game at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas in Madrid.
- What are the odds on each team? The odds on Rayo Vallecano are 9/5 (2.80), on Athletic Bilbao 9/5 (2.80), and on a draw 17/10 (2.70).
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