Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 22nd September 2024

Atletico Madrid go up against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday for a LaLiga meeting at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.

A glance at the LaLiga table reveals that the current difference between the teams is four points and seven places.

Both Rayo Vallecano and Atletico Madrid aim to show their respective set of fans they are the better side this coming Sunday, and we are bound to see an exciting game.

Rayo Vallecano scored nine times in the last ten outings for an average of 0.9 goals a game. They conceded 12 and managed two clean sheets.

When it comes to goal-scoring Atletico Madrid are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 17 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.7 goals per game. They conceded six goals for an average of 0.6 a game, achieving a clean sheet in eight of these matches.

Atletico Madrid got the better of Rayo Vallecano in the last two h2h meetings, winning by 2-1 and 7-0, respectively.

Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Prediction

Rayo Vallecano Form

Rayo Vallecano suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches, as they were run over by Barcelona in a 1-2 defeat. Espanyol also proved too hard to handle, as they won 2-1, before Rayo Vallecano were able to strike back last time out in a 3-1 win against Osasuna. Rayo Vallecano won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the LaLiga, while also drawing zero. They suffered three defeats, while they scored eight and conceded seven goals.

Anything lower than at least a second place finish would probably be considered a disappointment for Atletico Madrid, as they look to build a title challenge.

Atletico Madrid Form

Atletico Madrid look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Athletic Club, who were defeated by 0-1. Then, Valencia got outclassed in a 3-0 win, before beating RB Leipzig by 2-1. Atletico Madrid claimed 13 points in their last six LaLiga matches, winning four, drawing once as well as losing once. They conceded four and scored nine goals themselves.

Anything lower than at least a second place finish would probably be considered a disappointment for Atletico Madrid, as they look to build a title challenge.

For whatever reason, Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano usually find goals tough to come by, when facing each other, and history makes under 2.5 goals our call here.

Rayo Vallecano only drew once so far this season after five games played, in stead recording two wins and two defeats in the LaLiga. Atletico Madrid are looking at three wins, two draws and zero defeats in the LaLiga.

Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Squads

Rayo Vallecano Squad

Inigo Perez will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Atletico Madrid from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season):

Augusto Batalla (0/1), Dani Cardenas (0/4), Abdul Mumin (1/5), Alfonso Espino (0/4), Andrei Ratiu (1/3), Aridane Hernandez (0/0), Florian Lejeune (0/5), Ivan Balliu (0/4), Pelayo Fernandez (0/0), Pep Chavarria (0/4), Alvaro Garcia (1/4), Gerard Gumbau (0/3), James Rodriguez (0/1), Jonathan Montiel (0/0), Marco de las Sias (0/0), Oscar Trejo (0/2), Oscar Valentin (0/5), Pathe Ciss (0/4), Pedro Diaz (0/1), Unai Lopez (2/5), Adrian Embarba (0/5), Etienne Eto'o Pineda (0/0), Isi Palazon (0/5), Jorge de Frutos (1/5), Randy Nteka (0/4), Raul de Tomas (0/0), Sergi Guardiola (0/1), Sergio Camello (1/5).

Atletico Madrid Squad

Here is the full team squad of Atletico Madrid. The 54 year-old Diego Simeone will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Bernabe Barragan (0/0), Jan Oblak (0/4), Juan Musso (0/1), Axel Witsel (0/2), Cesar Azpilicueta (0/4), Clement Lenglet (0/0), Javi Galan (0/0), Jose Gimenez (0/4), Nahuel Molina (0/2), Reinildo (0/5), Robin Le Normand (0/5), Conor Gallagher (1/3), Javier Serrano (0/0), Koke (1/5), Marcos Llorente (2/5), Pablo Barrios (0/4), Rodrigo De Paul (0/5), Thomas Lemar (0/0), Alexander Soerloth (1/5), Angel Correa (1/5), Antoine Griezmann (2/5), Borja Garces (0/0), Giuliano Simeone (0/2), Julian Alvarez (1/5), Rodrigo Riquelme (0/4), Samuel Dias Lino (0/5), Victor Mollejo (0/0).

Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Team News

Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Lineups

Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid H2H

Atletico Madrid won 2-1 and 7-0 in the two most recent meetings with Rayo Vallecano, and go into their upcoming match with a psychological advantage. Atletico Madrid look to extend their dominance on their upcoming hosts, who have found it tough to deal with the former. The visitors beat Rayo Vallecano nine times in last ten Encounters. The bookies have Atletico Madrid to win this match at best price odds of 4/5.

Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Results

Over 2.5 goals happened only three times in the last ten matches Rayo Vallecano took on Atletico Madrid. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 2/3 with the bookies.

Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips

Unai Lopez is the most prolific LaLiga marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Atletico Madrid look to Antoine Griezmann, hoping he can add to his current total of two LaLiga goals in his latest games.

Rayo Vallecano claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing three. Atletico Madrid won seven of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost two of the games in this run. Goals are usually flowing for Rayo Vallecano on home soil these days, and at both ends of pitch. Both teams found the back of the net in six of their last 10 matches here. In contrast, both teams to score happened five times for Atletico Madrid in their last 10 league games away from home.

Under 2.5 goals happened three times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals. Rayo Vallecano managed an average of 0.3 goals, with Atletico Madrid averaging two goals in these. Both teams not to score was a winning bet seven times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Rayo Vallecano’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Atletico Madrid, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 2.3 times goals per game.