Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Athletic Club

Current streaks

Recent form

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano's recent form has been rather inconsistent, with the team alternating between wins and losses in their last six matches. They have struggled in their two most recent La Liga fixtures, suffering consecutive defeats against Las Palmas and Sevilla. However, their standout performance came in the Copa del Rey, where they thrashed Villamuriel 5-0, demonstrating their attacking prowess. Despite their mid-table position, Rayo Vallecano have managed to maintain a positive goal difference, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game whilst conceding only one. Interestingly, half of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting an tendency towards high-scoring encounters. The team have also shown defensive resilience at times, keeping two clean sheets in their last six outings.

Athletic Club

Athletic Club have been in impressive form recently, boasting an unbeaten run of seven matches across all competitions. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, with three clean sheets in their last six games and a miserly average of just 0.5 goals conceded per match. Whilst their attacking output has been somewhat modest, averaging only one goal per game, their defensive solidity has ensured they remain competitive, as evidenced by their current 5th position in La Liga. The Basque side have shown a penchant for tight, low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Their ability to grind out results is further underlined by their three draws in this period, all of which ended either 0-0 or 1-1, demonstrating their resilience and consistency.

Recent home/away form

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano's recent home form has been somewhat inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches at their own ground. The team have struggled to maintain a winning streak, alternating between positive and negative results. Notably, their most recent home match resulted in a 3-1 defeat against Las Palmas, which was the highest-scoring game in this stretch. Rayo Vallecano have managed to score in every home game during this period, with their best offensive performance coming in a 3-1 victory over Osasuna. Defensively, they've kept only one clean sheet, which came in a narrow 1-0 win against Deportivo Alavés. The team's goal difference at home is even, having scored and conceded eight goals each across these six matches, averaging 1.33 goals both for and against per game. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 83% of these fixtures, highlighting Rayo Vallecano's tendency to be involved in open, competitive matches at home.

Athletic Club

Athletic Club have shown a mixed form in their recent away fixtures, displaying resilience but struggling to secure consistent victories. The Basque side have managed to remain unbeaten in four of their last six away matches, with two wins, three draws, and only one loss. Their defensive prowess is evident, conceding just 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets in this period. However, their attacking output has been somewhat modest, scoring 1.17 goals per game. Interestingly, 67% of their away matches have seen both teams score, while the same percentage of games have ended with under 2.5 goals, suggesting tightly contested affairs. Although there are no notable winning or losing streaks, Athletic Club's ability to avoid defeat in most of their recent away games demonstrates their competitive spirit on the road.