Rayo Vallecano – Ath Bilbao : Preview & Prediction
Athletic showed their enormous character and after losing in the Super Cup final against Madrid, they knew how to get up to stand in the Cup quarterfinals, defeating Barcelona in extra time in a vibrant match (3-2). Without much time for celebrations, the lions are already thinking about this Sunday’s league match against Rayo in Vallecas. The team from the Madrid neighborhood is another of the teams that has been in the hype for the quarterfinals, after eliminating Girona in the round of 16 (1-2). In the table, Rayo is seventh with 31 points, three more than Athletic, tenth. Thus, depending on what happens, the distances can be reduced even more in the fight for Europe or on the contrary, the Lightning could open an interesting gap. We can get little clear from the precedents, since in the last three confrontations, one victory per side and one draw.
The last 3 duels between both teams saw goals from both teams.
The last 2 Rayo matches left us goals from both contenders.
Athletic comes from defeating Barcelona 3-2.
In their last home game, Rayo drew 1-1 against Betis.
Nice match, where predicting a score is complicated, given that Athletic’s morale is through the roof after eliminating Barça. That is why we believe that we will see a clash with goals from both sides in Vallecas.
Rayo Vallecano – Ath Bilbao : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
