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

Atletico Madrid

Spain

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2 January 10:15

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Rayo Vallecano

Spain

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On January 2, two capital teams, Atletico and Rayo Vallecano, will face each other in La Liga match. What to expect from the first Madrid derby in 2022? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Atletico Madrid

11-time champion and nine-time Spanish Cup holder lost control of the top spot in the current season. Start of the La Liga tournament was unsuccessful for the Red-Whites, after 18 rounds team has eight victories and five draws.

After a victory over Cadiz (4:1) hosts suffered four consecutive defeats - to Mallorca (1:2), Real Madrid (0:2), Sevilla (1:2) and Granada (1:2). We should note that Diego Simeone's men are conceding way too many goals in the current season - more than one goal per game.

Team ended the Champions League group stage quite successfully - after an away victory over Porto (3:1) Indians secured a 2nd spot and advanced into the playoffs.

Savic, Llorente and Griezmann won't feature in this match. Herrera, Koke and Joao Felixare isolated with coronavirus.

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano have secured a spot in La Liga after a 6th placed finish in Segunda, which proves that everything is possible.

Capital team got off to a confident start in the Spanish Cup, in first two matches they eliminated Guijuelo and Bergantinos.

Club also got off to a strong start in La Liga and before the start of the next match team is among the top four teams of the league. The Vallecans recorded nine victories and three draws, which brought 30 points and a 4th spot in the standings.

After a defeat to Villarreal (0:2) The Red Sashes recorded a home victory over Alaves (2:0).

Team has serious problems in the squad - Merquelanz, Garcia and Arboleda will miss the game due to injuries. Also 12 players of the club are isolated with coronavirus.

Tip and bets

TipHandicap (-1,5) on Atletico

2.12

Current champion is a clear favourite of the upcoming match. Atletico has many experienced and skilled players, so they can beat any opponent. Visitors had many great matches in the current season, but in recent games capital team slowed down. In our opinion, Vallecans won't have many chances for success, too many of their players are unavailable. We are expecting a confident victory from the Mattresses due to their class and home advantage.

Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Atletico

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Tiptotal over 2,5 goals

1.98

We think that both teams will create many goal opportunities in this match. Opponents will be motivated for the derby, so we offer to place a bet on total over.

Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals

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