Athletic Club vs Rayo Vallecano

Current streaks

Recent form

Athletic Club

Athletic Club's recent form presents a mixed picture, with a notable upturn in their latest La Liga match. The Basque side have endured a challenging run, suffering five consecutive defeats before securing a thrilling 3-2 victory against Sevilla in their league opener. This win has propelled them to fifth in the table, though it's early days. Their pre-season friendlies were particularly tough, conceding three goals each to Arsenal and Liverpool. Defensively, Athletic Club have struggled, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches and conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game. However, their matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite the defensive concerns, Athletic Club have shown attacking promise, scoring in four of their last six matches, including a three-goal haul in their most recent outing.

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano are currently enjoying a strong run of form, having won three of their last four matches across all competitions. The team have been particularly impressive in front of goal, netting 14 times in their last six games, with a notable 5-0 thrashing of PEC Zwolle in a friendly. Their defensive record is also commendable, having kept three clean sheets in this period and conceding just 0.83 goals per game. The Vallecanos have shown a tendency for high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Their latest La Liga outing saw them secure a convincing 3-1 away victory against Girona, propelling them to second place in the table after the opening round of fixtures. This promising start, coupled with their pre-season performances, suggests Rayo Vallecano are in fine fettle as they embark on the new campaign.

Recent home/away form

Athletic Club

Athletic Club have shown a mixed but generally positive form at home, winning four of their last six matches at San Mamés. The Basque side have demonstrated resilience, bouncing back from defeats with victories in their subsequent home games. Notably, they have kept three clean sheets in this period, showcasing their defensive strength. However, their goal difference is slightly negative (-1) due to two heavy defeats, conceding three goals each against Barcelona and Manchester United. The most recent match against Sevilla was a high-scoring affair, ending 3-2 in Athletic's favour. Interestingly, both teams have scored in only 17% of these games, indicating that when Athletic win at home, they often do so without conceding. The total goals average of 2.5 per game suggests exciting matches for the fans, with an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals.

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano have been in impressive form away from home, winning four of their last six matches on the road. Their goal-scoring prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with the team netting an impressive 16 goals in these six games, averaging 2.67 goals per match. The standout performance came in a 5-0 thrashing of PEC Zwolle, showcasing their attacking potential. Defensively, they've been relatively solid, conceding only six goals and keeping two clean sheets. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their games seeing over 2.5 goals. Rayo Vallecano are currently enjoying a three-match winning streak away from home, which includes victories in both competitive and friendly matches. Their most recent La Liga away fixture resulted in a convincing 3-1 win against Girona, suggesting they're carrying their strong form into the new season.