Match Analysis: Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-25
- Time: 5:30 PM UTC
- Location: San Mamés, Bilbao, Spain
Game Overview
Athletic Bilbao hosts Rayo Vallecano in a key La Liga encounter. Bilbao are currently 5th in the league and have won their opening game at home, while Rayo are in 3rd place and coming off a strong 3-1 win against Girona. Bilbao have a solid recent record against Rayo and are unbeaten in their last seven meetings, with the last four being wins.
Key Factors to Consider
- Athletic Bilbao won their last La Liga match 3-2 against Sevilla and have shown strong home form. Rayo Vallecano are in excellent form, holding third place and having just defeated Girona 3-1. Both teams have scored well recently, with Bilbao scoring 10 goals and Rayo 7 in their last five matches.
- Athletic Bilbao lead the historical head-to-head with 17 wins in the last 30 matches against Rayo, who have only 7 wins. Bilbao are unbeaten in their last 7 matches against Rayo in La Liga (6 wins, 1 draw).
- No specific injury reports were found in the data, suggesting relatively full squads ahead of the game.
- The match is played at Athletic Bilbao’s home ground San Mamés, which historically gives Bilbao a significant advantage. There are no notable external factors like weather or extreme travel fatigue stated.
- Both teams are motivated, with Rayo aiming to consolidate a higher top-table position and Bilbao seeking back-to-back home wins to start the campaign positively, a feat they last achieved in the 2019-20 season.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Athletic Bilbao: -145, Rayo Vallecano: 445, Draw: 260 | Athletic Bilbao win | ★★★★☆ 75% |
| Spread | Athletic Bilbao: -0.75 -112, Rayo Vallecano: +75 -108 | Athletic Bilbao -0.75 | ★★★★☆ 70% |
| Over/under | Over: 2.25 -108, Under: 2.25 -112 | Over 2.25 goals | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Athletic Bilbao 1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 2.25 6% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 2.25 at 6% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 6.4% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Athletic Bilbao is favored to win due to home advantage, better historical performance against Rayo, and recent form. Expect a competitive match with a moderate likelihood of a Bilbao victory or a draw.
Predicted Score: 2-1 Athletic Bilbao