Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: 1-1

Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.

This Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Rayo Vallecano's Last Match – Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Spain La Liga share of the spoils with Real Betis on February 21. In that match, Rayo Vallecano recorded 53% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Real Betis	47%	8 (3)	1.83	49
Rayo Vallecano	53%	6 (3)	0.83	51

Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Athletic Bilbao vs Elche

Determined to maintain their recent success, Athletic Bilbao must win following their 2-1 Spain La Liga victory against Elche on February 20. In that match, Athletic Bilbao controlled 46% of possession and managed 12 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Athletic Bilbao	46%	12 (8)	3.18	64
Elche	54%	2 (2)	0.82	29

Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Rayo Vallecano are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Athletic Bilbao average 1.9 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.

What are the odds for this match?

Rayo Vallecano to win: @2.4

Draw: @3.1

Athletic Bilbao to win: @3.2

Lineups

Rayo Vallecano (4-3-3) : Augusto Batalla, Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Nobel Mendy, Alfonso Espino, Isi Palazon, Pathe Ciss, Gerard Gumbau, Ilias Akhomach, Jorge De Frutos, Alvaro Garcia

Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1) : Unai Simon, Jesus Areso, Dani Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Unai Gomez, Gorka Guruzeta

Rayo Vallecano Fixtures

Athletic Bilbao Fixtures