Rayo Vallecano will take a trip to Madrid, to come up against Atletico Madrid on matchday 20 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Spanish La Liga season.
Date: 31/01/2024
Time: 21:00
Stadium: Civitas Metropolitan Stadium
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Prediction: Atletico Madrid to win
Atletico Madrid are different beasts at home, having won nine of their last ten home matches across all competitions, while Rayo Vallecano are struggling to win away from home in La Liga, with two wins in their last ten league away matches. Given Atletico’s recent home form, we predict Atletico Madrid to win 2-0.
Although Atleti won 7-0 in the reverse fixture against Rayo Vallecano, both teams’ recent results suggest that the Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano match will end with under 2.5 goals. Five of Atletico’s last ten matches ended with under 2.5 goals, while eight of Rayo’s last ten matches ended with under 2.5 goals.
Atletico Madrid are so strong at home, having won nine of their last ten home matches. They extended their league wins to two last weekend when they beat in-form Valencia 2-0 at home. Diego Simeone’s side will look to push for their third league win on a bounce when they host struggling Rayo Vallecano in midweek.
Rayo Vallecano held Real Sociedad to a frustrating goalless draw away from home, which was a good response to their 2-0 home defeat to Las Palmas two weekends ago in La Liga. Rayo, who are in the 13th position with 24 points, managed only one win in their last five league matches, and they travel to Madrid as the underdogs to face Atleti, who are in the 3rd position with 44 points.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Molina, Witsel, Gimenez, Azpilicueta, Lino, Riquelme, Koke, De Paul, Griezmann, Morata
Rayo Vallecano: Dimitrievski, Ratiu, Mumin, Lejenu, Chavarria, Palazon, Lopez, Ciss, de Frutos, de Tomas, Camello