Preview
- Tournament: La Liga
- Date: Sunday, Sep 22
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Estadio de Vallecas, Spain
Rayo Vallecano will host Atletico Madrid in their sixth game of the 2024/25 La Liga season at Estadio de Vallecas. The Colchoneros remain unbeaten across all competitions this season and have made a dream start to their Champions League campaign.
Hosts Rayo Vallecano have made a decent start to their domestic campaign and have shown signs of improvement from their disastrous 2023/24 campaign. They turned in a fine show in their 3-1 comeback victory against Osasuna in their last game. But they have lost each of their last three league games against Atletico and have struggled for a win since February 2013.
Meanwhile, Atletico had a robust start to the new campaign and are currently languishing second in the league table. They are better positioned to win this weekend’s tie and claim all three points against the home side.
Rayo Vallecano Team News
The hosts will be without the services of Alfonso Espino and Diego Mendez for this match. But there are no suspended players for Los Vallecanos.
Atletico Madrid Team News
As for Atletico, they will be without Pablo Barrios and Reinildo Mandava who are sidelined with their respective injuries. Players like Samuel Lino, Conor Gallagher and Alexander Sorloth are all expected to return to the first-team picture.
Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups
Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup: (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Batalla
Defenders: Ratiu, Lejeune, Mumin, Chavarria
Midfielders: Valentin, Trejo, U Lopez
Forwards: Palazon, Camello, A Garcia
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup: (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Oblak
Defenders: Le Normand, Gimenez, Reinildo
Midfielders: Llorente, Gallagher, Koke, Lino
Forwards: Alvarez, Sorloth, Griezmann
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 30 times in the past, with Atletico Madrid winning 19 of those games. Rayo Vallecano have won only three between both sides, whereas the remaining eight games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| January 31, 2024 | Atletico Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano | La Liga |
| August 28, 2023 | Rayo Vallecano 0-7 Atletico Madrid | La Liga |
| April 9, 2023 | Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Atletico Madrid | La Liga |
| October 18, 2022 | Atletico Madrid 1-1 Rayo Vallecano | La Liga |
| March 19, 2022 | Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Atletico Madrid | La Liga |
Key Players to Watch in Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid
Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
The French striker inspired his side to a late 2-1 win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League. He was once again the standout player for the Colchoneros when he scored an equaliser and provided an assist for Jose Gimenez’s game-winning goal.
Unai Lopez (Rayo Vallecano)
Rayo Vallecano midfielder Unai Lopez made a sensational strike to give his side a 3-1 win over Osasuna in La Liga last weekend. Lopez played one of the best games of his Vallecano career and will play a key role for Los Vallecanos this season.
Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Just like every season, Atletico Madrid are expected to secure an easy win against the hosts. The Colchoneros have made a strong start to the La Liga campaign and have picked up 11 points from their last five league fixtures. Atletico made significant reinforcements this summer in players like Julián Álvarez, Conor Gallagher, and Le Normand.
As for Rayo Vallecano, they also made a decent to their La Liga campaign as they bagged four points from their opening two league matches. But they lost back-to-back games against Barcelona and Espanyol and currently sit on seven points from five matches. They have lost each of their last three league games against Atletico and have struggled for a win since February 2013.
Predicted Score: Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Atletico Madrid (Watch Live)
Also Read: Villarreal vs FC Barcelona Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | LaLiga, September 22, 2024
Where to Watch Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | gxr.world |
FAQs
Q. When is Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid?
The Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid game will be played on 22nd September at Estadio de Vallecas.
Q. Where to watch Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid?
The predicted score for Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid is 1-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid?
Both Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid played 30 games. Atletico Madrid recorded 19 wins, Rayo Vallecano managed three whereas the eight other games ended in a draw.