Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club

Rayo Vallecano
l l d w d
1 - 1
1.33
xG
0.54
Full Time
Athletic Club
l d w w w
J. de Frutos
35'
I. Williams
47'
Predictions
Stats
Odds
Predictions

Double chance : draw or Athletic Club

Rayo Vallecano has not been winning much lately, with a couple of draws and losses in their recent games. Athletic Club's recent form has been mixed, with a win, a draw, and a couple of losses.

Looking at their past meetings, the results have gone back and forth, and some of those games have seen a few goals scored. Based on their current form, this match could be quite a close contest.

Last Updated: 26 Feb 2026 10:40 AM
starting lineups
6.3
13
A. Batalla
6.9
22
Pacha
7
32
N. Mendy
7.2
24
F. Lejeune
6.5
2
A. Ratiu
6.3
15
G. Gumbau
7
6
P. Ciss
6.3
18
A. Garcia
6.9
7
I. Palazon
6.3
12
I. Akhomach
7.7
19
J. de Frutos
7.3
1
U. Simon
6.9
17
Y. Berchiche
6.3
14
A. Laporte
6.7
3
D. Vivian
6.6
12
J. Areso
6.9
16
I. Ruiz de Galarreta
6.2
18
M. Jauregizar
6.5
20
U. Gomez
6.7
8
O. Sancet
7.2
9
I. Williams
5.9
11
G. Guruzeta
field field
substitutes
Substitutes for Rayo Vallecano
U. Lopez
61' Out: G. Gumbau
61
F. Perez
61' Out: A. Garcia
61
O. Valentin
61' Out: N. Mendy
61
P. Diaz
69' Out: I. Palazon
69
Alemao
86' Out: I. Akhomach
86
Substitutes for Athletic Club
A. Berenguer
46' Out: U. Gomez
46
A. Rego
59' Out: I. Ruiz de Galarreta
59
A. Gorosabel
73' Out: J. Areso
73
M. Vesga
86' Out: M. Jauregizar
86
S. Sanchez
86' Out: O. Sancet
86
statistics
50 Ball Possession 50
1 Goals 1
1.33 Expected Goals 0.54
match facts

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  • This is a La Liga 2025-2026 clash between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Club.
  • The match kicks off on February 28, 2026, at 13:00 GMT.
  • In the last 9 head-to-head meetings, Athletic Club has dominated with 6 wins to Rayo's 3.
  • Rayo Vallecano's recent form is mixed, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5.
  • Athletic Club also has 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches.
  • Rayo Vallecano averages 1.00 goals per match, slightly less than Athletic's 1.22.
  • Both teams have similar average possession stats, with Rayo at 51.6% and Athletic at 49.2%.
  • The statistical prediction heavily favors Athletic Club with a 63.0% chance of winning or drawing.
  • Head-to-head history is the most lopsided factor, giving Athletic a 100% advantage.
  • The key betting advice is a Double Chance for a Draw or Athletic Club win.
  • The best odds for that outcome are 1.53 from bookmaker 1xBet.
  • Median stats suggest Athletic Club receives more yellow cards on average (2 vs 1).
Last Updated: 26 Feb 2026 10:40 AM
head to head team stats
Total
Per Match
47 Corners 50
109 Fouls 144
27 Offsides 18
133 Shots 107
32 Shots on Goal 36
22 Yellow Cards 19
0 Red Cards 1
7 Goals 17
17 Goals Conceded 7
1 Clean Sheets 5
la liga standings
#
Team
PL
W
D
L
GD
PTS
#10
33
12
5
16
-12
41
#15
33
8
13
12
-11
37