Our Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction: 2-1
Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Monday August 25, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
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 – Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla
Athletic Bilbao will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-2 Spain La Liga victory over Sevilla on August 17. In that match, Athletic Bilbao recorded 46% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athletic Bilbao | 46% | 5 (3) | 2.83 | 48 |
 Sevilla | 54% | 10 (6) | 0.87 | 28 |
Rayo Vallecano's Last Match – Neman Grodno vs Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano will hope to extend their good run following a 1-0 UEFA Conference League Qualifying win against Neman Grodno on August 21. In that match, Rayo Vallecano had 75% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Neman Grodno | 25% | 0 (4) | 0.64 | 30 |
 Rayo Vallecano | 75% | 0 (6) | 1.41 | 66 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano Stats
Key Stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.32 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athletic Bilbao are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Rayo Vallecano average 2.0 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Athletic Bilbao 10-20
Rayo Vallecano 20-8
What are the odds for this match?
Athletic Bilbao to win: @1.666
Draw: @3.5
Rayo Vallecano to win: @5.75
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1) : Unai Simon, Jesus Areso, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Inaki Williams, Alex Berenguer, Nico Williams, Maroan Sannadi
Rayo Vallecano (4-4-2) : Augusto Batalla, Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Luiz Felipe, Pep Chavarria, Isi Palazon, Unai Lopez, Pathe Ciss, Alvaro Garcia, Jorge De Frutos, Pedro Díaz
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