Athletic vs Rayo Vallecano. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga

Eight-time Spanish champions have almost the same squad as in the previous season. Marcelino's men got off to a great start in the new season, they are unbeaten after five rounds. 

In first three matches Athletic played three draws - with Elche (0:0), Barcelona (1:1) and Atletico (0:0). Red-Whites also managed to record a victory over Celta (1:0) and over Mallorca (2:0), which brought them nine points and a fifth spot in the standings.

Team has a great defensive line, they conceded only one goal so far.

Alvarez, Berchiche, Nolaskoain, Paredes and Sancet are unavailable for an upcoming match. 

Rayo Vallecano started the season in a poor form and suffered two defeats in first two matches. But capital club managed to bounce back and in the third round they recorded a first victory, trashing Granada at home (4:0).

This success gained Andoni Iraola's men self-confidence. Current manager of The Vallecans is well-known by his performance for Athletic Bilbao. In the most recent match The Red Sashes recorded an easy victory over Getafe (3:0) at home. Now team has seven points and they are at ninth spot in the standings. 

Merquelanz is the only injured player in the squad, he is down with muscle injury.