Rayo vs Athletic Predictions

Rayo vs Athletic is scheduled for kick off on 09 December, at 19:00. The game is set to take place at Estadio de Vallecas, with José María Sánchez Martínez officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Rayo and Athletic. Rayo have lost 5 Spanish La Liga matches to Athletic out of the last 6 they have played. After their recent victory against Celta, Rayo is determined to keep their momentum going. Rayo have won 3 of their last 5 Spanish La Liga matches at Estadio de Vallecas. Athletic's away record stands at 1 victory from 4 games. Following their 2-1 triumph over Real Sociedad, Athletic have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Rayo on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Rayo have scored over 1.5 goals in 91% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 82% of games. Their total stands at 15 goals and 51 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Athletic have scored 14 goals with 40 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 73% of matches but conceded in 45% of games.

In their last 6 head-to-head clashes, Rayo scored 3 goals while Athletic scored 12 goals. Their last match on 28 Feb 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw.