Tomás Yelmini
La Liga catches the eye of the audience with its good teams and parade of stars. Soccer fans know they have to pay close attention whenever there is a match for the Spanish first division. In this case, Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao marks the clash between two teams that are eager to enter the international cups.
Thus, the match that will take place in Vallecas this Sunday, March 5, presents the home team as a true revelation of this tournament against a veteran team like Bilbao. However, they are not going through their best moment.
Taking all into consideration, we at JefeBet bring you the odds, betting preview, predictions, and all the relevant information for this Spanish league match between Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Matchday 24 Game on March 5, 2023
- Where: Vallecas Soccer Field – Madrid, Spain
- When: Sunday, March 5, 2023, 12:30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Rayo Vallecano (+180) / Tie (+200) / Athletic Bilbao (+150)
- Asian Handicap: Rayo Vallecano (+0.5, -210) / Athletic Bilbao (-0.5, 145)
- Over/Under (1.5): Over (-225) / Under (+170)
- Both teams score: Yes (-105) / No (-125).
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Betting on Rayo Vallecano
Although they are in a better position (sixth, in a Europa League spot, with 34 points), Rayo Vallecano comes into this match after suffering an unexpected 1-0 defeat against Cadiz. This is a bad omen for a team that had won their last four games.
To make matters worse, they will be hit by the absence of center-back Alejandro Catena, who has been sent off and will probably be replaced by Ghana’s Abdul Mumin. Their captain, Santiago Comesaña, was injured in the match against Cádiz, but will be fit for the match against Bilbao.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Stole Dimitrievski; Iván Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Abdul Mumin, Francisco García; Isi Palazón, Óscar Valentín, Santiago Comesaña, Álvaro García; Sergio Pérez Camello. Raúl de Tomás.
Betting on Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao comes from several consecutive blows. First the league defeat against Girona, at home, and then the elimination from the Copa del Rey at the hands of their neighbors Osasuna. To make matters worse, they have lost Unai Simón, their goalkeeper, due to an injury.
Bilbao are walking a tightrope and are out of the cup zone, sitting in ninth place with 32 points. They have lost five of their last seven games, and their campaign has been highly irregular with 9 wins, 5 draws and 9 losses. Ohian Sancet is their best player, with 8 goals. When they clashed in the first round, Bilbao won by 3-2 at their home stadium.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala; Óscar de Marcos, Dani Vivian, Íñigo Martínez, Yuri; Dani García, Mikel Vesga; Ohian Sancet, Alex Berenguer, Iker Muniain; Iñaki Williams.
JefeBet Prediction
They are two teams that do not have a guaranteed win. Although Rayo Vallecano comes into this match with high hopes, Bilbao is a complicated opponent by tradition. It will likely be a tied game with many risky plays and several goals.
Prediction: Tie 2-2
