Rayo Vallecano have been in decent form recently, with two wins in their last five matches and a couple of draws showing they are hard to beat. Atletico Madrid, however, have had a rougher patch, losing three of their last five games, including a heavy defeat, which suggests they are not in the best shape right now.

When these two teams have met in the past, the matches have often seen plenty of goals, with scores like 3-0 and 3-2 being common. The most recent meetings have favored Atletico Madrid, who have won the last three head-to-head games. Based on Rayo Vallecano's solid recent run and Atletico's struggles, this match looks like it could be close, but Atletico's strong history in this fixture makes them the likely winners.