La Liga
Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio de Vallecas
Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Stats - La Liga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao carries real history into this round of the La Liga.
The two sides meet on 10/10 (Saturday) at Estadio de Vallecas, 13:00 (UK time).
Read the Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 10-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Athletic Bilbao the side to beat, with roughly 32% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all La Liga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Rayo Vallecano Preview
Rayo Vallecano reach this fixture 7 match into their La Liga. Here is where Rayo Vallecano de Madrid stand:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost
1.14 points per game
11 scored, at 1.57 a game
16 conceded, at 2.29 a game
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Sergio Camello, 7 goals
Most assists: Unai López, 3 assists
Recent results — Rayo Vallecano
19/09/2026 08:00
15/09/2026 13:00
12/09/2026 15:00
05/09/2026 12:30
31/08/2026 15:30
Athletic Bilbao: how they are travelling
Athletic Bilbao come in 6 matches into their La Liga.
Here is what Athletic Club have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
1.33 points per game
7 scored, at 1.17 a game
6 conceded, at 1 a game
Athletic Club, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Robert Navarro, 2 goals
Most assists: Iñaki Williams, 2 assists
Recent results — Athletic Club
19/09/2026 10:15
12/09/2026 12:30
05/09/2026 10:15
30/08/2026 15:30
27/08/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao have generally come out ahead of Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in their recent meetings.
From 24 match(es):
Athletic Bilbao: 14 win(s)
Rayo Vallecano: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao prediction.
Form comparison Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Rayo Vallecano
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.14 |
| Home |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.86 | 3.33 | 4.25 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 2.29 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.48 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.8 | 1.55 | 1.99 |
Away Team
Athletic Bilbao
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
D
W
L
|
1.25 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 25% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 2.25 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.25 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.68 | 1.89 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 0.82 | 1.72 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao
Match: Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao
Competition: La Liga
Date: Saturday, 10/10/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio de Vallecas
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Stats
The statistics for Rayo vs Athletic Bilbao that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.67
League: 3.04
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 57%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
34%
League: 56%
Cards
6.83
League: 4.64
Corners
13
League: 9.65
Home Team
Rayo Vallecano
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
L
|
1.14 |
| Home |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.86 | 3.33 | 4.25 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 2.29 | 1.33 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.48 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.8 | 1.55 | 1.99 |
Away Team
Athletic Bilbao
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
D
W
L
|
1.25 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 25% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 2.25 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.25 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 25% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.68 | 1.89 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 0.82 | 1.72 |
Corners
11.43 / Match
+4% Corners / Match
Rayo Vallecano received +4% more corners than Athletic Bilbao in the La Liga
11 / Match
Osasuna
(4)
Espanyol
(3)
Real Madrid
(5)
Racing Santander
(9)
Barcelona
(5)
Deportivo Alavés
(9)
Sevilla
(2)(5)
Deportivo Alavés
(7)
Elche CF
(3)
Atlético Madrid
(7)
Celta de Vigo
(5)
Barcelona
(10)
Sevilla
Cards
3 / Match
+29% Cards / Match
Rayo Vallecano received +29% more cards than Athletic Bilbao in the La Liga
2.33 / Match
Osasuna
(2)
Espanyol
(5)
Real Madrid
(1)
Racing Santander
(3)
Barcelona
(1)
Deportivo Alavés
(1)
Sevilla
(4)(2)
Deportivo Alavés
(3)
Elche CF
(0)
Atlético Madrid
(3)
Celta de Vigo
(2)
Barcelona
(2)
Sevilla
Goals Scored
1.57 / Match
+34%
Rayo Vallecano is +34% better in terms of goals scored
1.17 / Match
Osasuna
(1)
Espanyol
(2)
Real Madrid
(1)
Racing Santander
(3)
Barcelona
(2)
Deportivo Alavés
(1)
Sevilla
(1)(0)
Deportivo Alavés
(1)
Elche CF
(3)
Atlético Madrid
(2)
Celta de Vigo
(0)
Barcelona
(1)
Sevilla
Goals Conceded
2.29 / Match
+56%
Rayo Vallecano condeded +56% more goals than Athletic Bilbao
1 / Match
Osasuna
(1)
Espanyol
(1)
Real Madrid
(4)
Racing Santander
(2)
Barcelona
(5)
Deportivo Alavés
(1)
Sevilla
(2)(0)
Deportivo Alavés
(1)
Elche CF
(0)
Atlético Madrid
(0)
Celta de Vigo
(2)
Barcelona
(3)
Sevilla
La Liga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barcelona
|
7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 7 | 24 | 21 | 3 |
| 2 |
Atlético Madrid
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 2.29 |
| 3 |
Betis
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 2.29 |
| 4 |
Real Madrid
|
7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 2.14 |
| 5 |
Sevilla
|
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 1.86 |
| 6 |
Deportivo Alavés
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 7 |
Deportivo La Coruña
|
7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 8 |
Real Sociedad
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 9 |
Athletic Bilbao
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Villarreal
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 11 |
Getafe
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 12 |
Rayo Vallecano
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 16 | -5 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 13 |
Osasuna
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 8 | 1.14 |
| 14 |
Celta de Vigo
|
7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 15 |
Espanyol
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 16 |
Racing Santander
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 7 | 1 |
| 17 |
Levante UD
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -4 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 18 |
Elche CF
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 19 |
Valencia
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 20 |
Málaga CF
|
7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3 | 0.43 |
Odds
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