LaLiga: Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Rayo Vallecano and Atletico Madrid who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Rayo Vallecano enjoy home advantage, when visitors Atletico Madrid swing by on Sunday for a clash in the LaLiga. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Rayo Vallecano are placed 18th with 22 points after 22 matches. Atletico Madrid occupy a position as threeth in the league on 45 points.

Team form: Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid

Rayo Vallecano Form

Rayo Vallecano have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 3-0 by Celta Vigo, before Osasuna ran out 1-3 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Real Madrid, who came out 2-1 winners. Rayo Vallecano only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas in the LaLiga. They also drew four and lost one of these six encounters, in which they scored five and conceded six goals.

Atletico Madrid Form

Their past three matches saw Atletico Madrid beating Real Betis 0-5, losing 0-1 against Real Betis, and beating Barcelona by 4-0. Atletico Madrid won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the LaLiga. The scoreline from these matches says five goals conceded and six scored.

Betting stats for Rayo Vallecano and Atletico Madrid

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Rayo Vallecano and Atletico Madrid played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid

With three goals in six matches Jorge de Frutos has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Atletico Madrid and their defence. The visitors hope Alexander Soerloth adds another to his current tally of three goals in his latest matches.

Popular markets: Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid

Full-time result

Rayo Vallecano won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas. They drew four and lost one as well, while Atletico Madrid won five of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost two. Atletico Madrid have not lost to Rayo Vallecano in 9 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Rayo Vallecano only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Atletico Madrid scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Atletico Madrid were able to win five of these matches without conceding a goal. Perhaps a number worth keeping in mind for an accumulator, depending on your betting strategy. Atletico Madrid have scored in 7 consecutive meetings with Rayo Vallecano when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Rayo Vallecano saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Atletico Madrid’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches. Rayo Vallecano conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches.