Our Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction: 1-1
Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Monday August 25, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao will look to get back on track following a 0-3 Emirates Cup loss against Arsenal on August 9. In that match, Athletic Bilbao recorded 42% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arsenal | 58% | 0 (5) | - | 39 |
Athletic Bilbao | 42% | 0 (2) | - | 20 |
Rayo Vallecano's Last Match – Girona vs Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano will hope to extend their good run following a 3-1 Spain La Liga win against Girona on August 15. In that match, Rayo Vallecano had 56% possession and 13 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Girona | 44% | 4 (2) | 0.56 | 37 |
Rayo Vallecano | 56% | 13 (4) | 3.11 | 48 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano Stats
Key Stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athletic Bilbao are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Rayo Vallecano average 2.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Athletic Bilbao 9-18
Rayo Vallecano 20-8
What are the odds for this match?
Athletic Bilbao to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.5
Rayo Vallecano to win: @5.5