LiontipsAthletic vs Rayo Vallecano. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous season Athletic failed to live up to the expectations and ended up only at the 8th position in the standings. Team had high hopes for the Spanish Cup, but Ernesto Valverde's men got eliminated by Valencia in the semi-final.
At the start of a new La Liga season Bilbao team secured three victories and a draw in five matches, club sits at 6th position at the moment. Team put up a great offensive performance, scoring nine goals. In the latest game Basques secured an away victory over Elche (4:1). Aguirrezabala, Williams, Berchiche, Balenziaga, Herrera and Martinez will miss the upcoming game.
Rayo Vallecano got off to a great start in the previous season, but lack of focus brought the team into the lower half of the standings. Team got off to a great start in Copa del Rey, the Vallecans have reached the quarter-final and got eliminated by the eventual winner of the tournament.
Andoni Iraola's men got off to a great start of a new season - two victories and a draw brought seven points and a 9th spot in the standings. In the previous game Madrid team managed to beat Valencia (2:1). Salvi, de Tomas, Lopez and Martin won't play in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In three latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Athletic
Tip and bets
We are expecting a disciplined defensive performance from both sides today. In matches like this any mistake may cost too much. In 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches only opponents scored no more than one goal and we are expecting the same result today.
Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals
Opponents are worthy of each other and both surely need points. Hosts will have support of home fans, plus Basques have injury concerns. The Vallecans are on a good run, so they should be able to avoid defeat today.
Our second bet is on a draw
