The Facts
- Two mid-table squads battle for vital points to solidify their season (ranked 12th and 10th).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rayo Vallecano won 0.
- Rayo Vallecano has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
- Athletic is in good shape currently (last 5 matches: 3 wins).
- Rayo Vallecano could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
- Confirmed absences for Rayo Vallecano: Batalla A. (Broken calfbone).
- Confirmed absences for Athletic: Djalo A. (Illness) Egiluz U. (Knee Injury) Sancet O. (Muscle Injury) Williams N. (Thigh Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Rayo Vallecano: Balliu I. (Ankle Injury) Luiz Felipe (Hamstring Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Rayo Vallecano has recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 13 losses, with a goal aggregate of 17:35 (averaging 0.9:1.8 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Rayo Vallecano against this opponent, the record stands at 1 win, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with 7:15 goals (averaging 0.7:1.5 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31:7 | 24 | 21 |
| 2 | Atl. Madrid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16:7 | 9 | 16 |
| 3 | Betis | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 2 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18:8 | 10 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10:9 | 1 | 13 |
| 6 | Alaves | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:6 | 5 | 11 |
| 7 | Dep. A Coruna | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10:8 | 2 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9:13 | -4 | 10 |
| 9 | Villarreal | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:12 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 | Ath Bilbao | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 1 | 8 |
| 11 | Espanyol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:11 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Getafe | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4:7 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 | Osasuna | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:13 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 | Celta Vigo | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8:6 | 2 | 7 |
| 16 | Racing Santander | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11:21 | -10 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:12 | -4 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11:17 | -6 | 5 |
| 19 | Malaga | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4:13 | -9 | 4 |
| 20 | Valencia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4:13 | -9 | 4 |
Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Europa League (League phase: )
Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )
Relegation ~ LaLiga2
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