Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid vs Athletic Club — La Liga at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas.
- Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Athletic Club 6 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pau Cebrian
- Referee Ignacio Iglesias
- Referee Adrian Cordero
- Referee Antonio Cerezo
- Referee Ruben Porras
- Referee Ivan Munoz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Athletic Club | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | Real Betis Balompié | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Club Atlético de Madrid | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Dec | Deportivo Alavés | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Villarreal CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Dec | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Deportivo Alavés | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Jan | CA Osasuna | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Real Madrid CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Dec | Real Betis Balompié | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Dec | Sevilla FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | Athletic Club | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #12 |
| 8 | Points | 8 |
| 7 | Played | 6 |
| 2 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 2 / 2 / 2 |
| 11 | Scored | 7 |
| 16 | Conceded | 6 |
| -5 | GD | +1 |
| 1.14 | PPG | 1.33 |
| 29% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Athletic Club this season
Athletic Club this season
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid are 10th (8 pts). Athletic Club are 12th (8 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0-15
3/2
16-30
2/5
31-45
1/1
46-60
5/2
61-75
–/1
76+
–/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Athletic Club
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Sergio Camello | 7 G | 1 A |
| Alvaro Garcia | 2 G | 2 A |
Athletic Club
| Roberto Navarro | 2 G |
| Aitor Paredes Casamichana | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas!
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' It looks surprising Athletic Club does not make any changes. Esteban Saveljich has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 17' It’s a booking for Athletic Club player. Inaki Williams gets a Yellow card.
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' Mikel Vesga has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' GOAL! Nico Serrano scores on 30.
- 35' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 40' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' It is a cagey affair so far. Rayo Vallecano de Madrid in their trying to find a way past Athletic Club's compact .
- 55' It looks like no one’s ball. Athletic Club is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' With 1 assists to his name this season, Alvaro Garcia is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Athletic Club.
- 62' The Athletic Club bench stirs into life. Nico Serrano is withdrawn and Mikel Vesga gets his opportunity.
- 62' Oier Zarraga was booked on 62.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Mikel Vesga. He replaces Nico Serrano on 64 minute.
- 69' Another change for Rayo Vallecano de Madrid made on 69 minute. Radamel Falcao leaves to be changed by Sergi Guardiola.
- 69' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Dani Garcia on 69 minutes.
- 70' Dani Garcia has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 70.
- 75' The crowd applauds Oier Zarraga as he leaves the pitch. Nico Williams steps in for Athletic Club.
- 76' Unai Lopez is replacing Oscar Trejo for the Rayo Vallecano de Madrid side.
- 81' Rayo Vallecano de Madrid is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 82' Unai Simon picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Unai Simon.
- 84' Athletic Club manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuri Berchiche is hanging Raul Garcia on the field on 84 minute.
- 86' Poor challenge from Inigo Lekue. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 86' The whistle greets Isi Palazon as he departs to be replaced by Bebe.
- 88' That is a Yellow card for Athletic Club. Nico Williams will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Unai Lopez on 90 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Athletic Club take all three points.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 20
- 1
- 24
- 6
-
8
Oscar Trejo ↓ Unai Lopez 76'
- 18
- 5
-
7
Isi Palazon ↓ Bebe 86'
- 33
-
21
Pathe Ciss ↓ Randy Ntekja 76'
Bench
- 14
- 19
-
12
Unai Lopez ↑ 76'
-
16
Sergi Guardiola ↑ 69'
- 2
- 32
-
10
Bebe ↑ 86'
- 13
- 11
- 4
-
9
Randy Ntekja ↑ 76'
- 25
Coach
Iraola
Athletic Club Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 24
- 15
- 4
-
22
Raul Garcia ↓ Yuri Berchiche 84'
- 12
- 9
- 14
- 7
-
19
Oier Zarraga ↓ Nico Williams 75'
-
33
Nico Serrano ↓ Mikel Vesga 62'
Bench
-
6
Mikel Vesga ↑ 62'
-
17
Yuri Berchiche ↑ 84'
- 3
- 21
- 13
-
30
Nico Williams ↑ 75'
- 2
- 34
Coach
Marcelino Garcia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Oihan Sancet | 6 |
| Nico Williams | 5 |
| Inaki Williams | 5 |
| Radamel Falcao | 3 |
| Sergio Camello | 1 |
| Muniain | 1 |
| Alex Moreno | 1 |
| Raul de Tomas | 1 |
Head to Head
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid Form
2022-01-23
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
0–1
Athletic Club
L
2022-01-09
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–1
Real Betis Balompié
D
2022-01-02
Club Atlético de Madrid
2–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2021-12-18
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
2–0
Deportivo Alavés
W
2021-12-12
Villarreal CF
2–0
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
L
2021-12-05
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
W
Athletic Club Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Athletic Club xG
I would bet for:
Athletic Club or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Athletic Club win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Draw
58%
Draw or Athletic Club
72%
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid or Athletic Club
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Athletic Club win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.6%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
| Handicap | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid covers | Push | Athletic Club covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 22% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.