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Athletic de Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction – La Liga
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Here you find the best prediction for Athletic de Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the most accurate prediction for this match between Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Athletic de Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano
The best prediction for Athletic de Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano in La Liga is a victory for Athletic de Bilbao. The home side boasts more individual talent and will be playing at home, benefiting from the enthusiastic support of their fans. Additionally, Rayo Vallecano is currently facing several issues in their match strategy. Therefore, the home team is expected to showcase their superiority and claim the three points.
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Match preview: Athletic de Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano
Athletic de Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano will meet at San Mamés Barria for the 31st round of La Liga. In their last encounter in this competition, on 1st February 2024, Athletic de Bilbao triumphed with a score of (1-2). The recent head-to-head record is in favour of the home team, having won 5 out of the last 7 matches, with 1 draw and only 1 loss. The home advantage could play a vital role in this match, as Rayo Vallecano has shown discrepancies in form between home and away fixtures.
Team analysis: Athletic de Bilbao
After achieving 14 wins, 12 draws, and 4 losses, the home team currently sits in 4th place, having accumulated 54 points. Their last match ended in a goalless draw away at Villarreal, and prior to that, they also played to a 0-0 stalemate against Osasuna at home. Remarkably, Athletic de Bilbao has displayed consistent form regardless of the venue, boasting a record of 5 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses on the road, alongside 9 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses at home, scoring 29 goals while conceding just 11. Their last Europa League encounter resulted in another draw, finishing 0-0 against Rangers.
In this competition, Athletic de Bilbao remains unbeaten in their last 12 home games. Their fixtures in the league at home often see low scores, with 10 of their last 15 games featuring fewer than 3 goals. During their 30 league matches, they conceded the opening goal 11 times but managed to turn the match around on just 2 occasions. Within the last 15 home games in this tournament, they notably conceded 4 out of their 9 goals during the final stages (76’–90′).
Athletic de Bilbao enters this match following a 0-0 draw in their trip to Rangers Stadium for the Europa League. In their last La Liga outing, they also drew 0-0 against Villarreal. The team typically employs a 4-3-3 formation, with Iñaki Williams, Nico Williams, and Gorka Guruzeta as key attacking players. When launching attacks, they favour the right flank, utilising the strengths of full-back Andoni Goosabel. All squad members are fit and available for selection in this fixture.
Team analysis: Rayo Vallecano
The visiting side currently occupies 9th place in the standings, having garnered 40 points from 10 wins, 10 draws, and 10 losses. They secured an away victory against Deportivo Alavés with a score of (0-2) in their penultimate match. However, they suffered a heavy defeat at home to Espanyol, losing (0-4) in their most recent outing. Interestingly, Rayo Vallecano has displayed stronger performances on the road than at home, recording 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in their last 30 outings away from home, compared to 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses at their stadium. In the league, they have managed to collect 12 points from the last 30 available, securing 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 away matches. Like the home side, the most common half-time scoreline for Rayo Vallecano has been 0-0 (6 times in 15 games). While they have lacked defensive solidity, conceding goals in 7 of their last 10 fixtures, their attack has proved effective, scoring in 7 out of the last 10 games in the league. Notably, in their away matches in this competition, under 3 goals were recorded in 11 of the last 15 games. Out of 30 league matches, they conceded the first goal 12 times but only managed to come back for 3 successes.
Rayo Vallecano arrives at this match off the back of a 0-4 defeat to Espanyol. They will likely set up in a 4-3-3 formation, adopting a more defensive stance in a bid to avoid conceding the first goal. Their attacking trident will consist of Álvaro García, Jorge de Frutos, and Randy Nketa, with midfielder Pedro Díaz orchestrating their offensive plays. All players are available for selection for this match.
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