Ace Football previews the La Liga game between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Club who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Athletic Club come to Campo de Futbol de Vallecas for the La Liga match this coming Saturday, Rayo Vallecano will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Form: Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club
Rayo Vallecano Form
Consistency has not been a trademark for Rayo Vallecano recently, and their last three matches first saw them sharing the points in a 0-0 draw with Valencia. This was followed by a 2-1 win against Granada, before they lost 3-0 against Barcelona. Rayo Vallecano won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the La Liga, while also drawing two. They suffered one defeats, while they scored seven and conceded four goals.
Athletic Club Form
In their last three matches, Athletic Club drew 2-2 with Osasuna, lost 2-1 against Celta Vigo and beat Sevilla 2-0. Athletic Club claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the La Liga. The scoreline from these matches reads ten goals conceded and seven scored.
Betting facts for Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Club
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 Athletic Club played across all tournaments.
- In the last 21 Rayo Vallecano matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 17 Rayo Vallecano matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 13 Rayo Vallecano home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 13 Rayo Vallecano home matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Rayo Vallecano have not lost 6 of the last 7 home matches
- In 13 of the last 15 Athletic Club away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 matches Athletic Club played, both teams scored
- In 10 of the last 12 Athletic Club away matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Athletic Club have scored in 12 of the last 14 matches
- In 5 of the last 6 matches Athletic Club played in the La Liga, both teams scored
Players in form: Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club
It has been an excellent season for Inaki Williams who managed to score an impressive 12 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target three times in his last six outings. Athletic Club are looking to him against Rayo Vallecano, hoping he keeps his momentum going.
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Full-time result
Rayo Vallecano claimed a modest three wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing four. Athletic Club won three of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost five of the games in this run. Athletic Club have not lost to Rayo Vallecano in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Rayo Vallecano only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Athletic Club scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Athletic Club managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano were first on target in two of their last 10 outings.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Rayo Vallecano’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Athletic Club’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches.
Recommended tip: Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club
To summarize, the upcoming La Liga clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.