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Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic: prediction for the La Liga fixture
On January 23, Vallecans will host the Lions in La Liga. What to expect from this match? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Rayo Vallecano
SpainRayo Vallecano put up a confident performance in the first half of the season. Team just got back from Segunda, but managed to quickly adapt to the top-tier division. In 20 rounds team recorded nine victories and four draws, which brought 31 points and a 7th spot in the standings. After a victory over Alaves (2:0) Vallecans suffered an away defeat to Atletico (0:2) and drew to Betis (1:1).
Capital team won four matches in the Spanish Cup. In two most recent matches The Red Sashes beat Mirandes (1:0) and Girona (2:1), so they advanced into the quarter-final of Copa del Rey.
Merquelanz and Catena won't feature in the match.
Athletic Bilbao
SpainAthletic managed to prove their status of a cup team for another time. On the previous week, team advanced into the final of the Super Cup, in which they suffered a defeat to Real Madrid (0:2) and then Lions managed to eliminate Barcelona from the Spanish Cup on extra time (3:2 a.e.t.).
Everything is not so great in La Liga - after 21 rounds The Red-Whites have six victories and 10 draws, which brought 28 points and a 10th spot in the standings. In 2022 Basques beat Osasuna (3:1) and drew to Alaves (0:0).
Vencedor and Villalibre won't feature in the match.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 5
This bet played in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of the visitors
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
In three most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored by both opponents
Tip and bets
Rayo Vallecano got off to a great start in the new season, team earned a spot in the Top-10. Bilbao team lacks consistency, but team has some experienced and skilled players, who are able to secure a positive result. We think that hosts will have more chances for a victory. Vallecans will have a home advantage, plus Basques will come after a difficult cup game.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Rayo Vallecano
We are expecting a tight clash with not too many goal opportunities. We think that the outcome will be decided by one or two goals, so we offer to place a bet on total under.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
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