Henry Roldán
The final stretch of La Liga continues this weekend with the action of matchday 30, and a pretty interesting clash is coming up when Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid face off next Sunday.
Rayo Vallecano fell a little further away from Europe after drawing 1-1 with Valencia during the week. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid remains unstoppable after adding another triumph with its 1-0 win over Real Betis.
In the previous matchday 10, both clubs clashed, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of the Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid match.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid La Liga Matchday 28 Game on April 9, 2023
- Where: Vallecas soccer field – Madrid, Spain
- When: Sunday, April 9, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Rayo Vallecano (+320) / Tie (+240) / Atletico Madrid (-120)
- Asian Handicap: Rayo Vallecano (+0.75, -150) / Atletico Madrid (-0.75, +110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+135) / Under (-165)
- Both teams score: Yes (+105) / No (-125)
All odds shown are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
Of course, not losing is important in soccer, but being able to win is vital to achieving important goals. Rayo Vallecano could miss out on a ticket to Europe due to its inability to grab three points this season.
The Rayo only has two losses in its last seven games, but the problem is that the other five matches have ended in draws. So, the team shares the lead for draws in La Liga with Cádiz, both with 10 draws.
Its difficulty in closing out games has left the team in eighth place in the La Liga standings with 37 points, seven points behind Villarreal in a Conference League spot, and eight points behind Real Betis in a Europa League spot.
Therefore, with 11 games left in the calendar, including matches against the teams mentioned before, Rayo Vallecano could overcome this difference. However, to do so, the Rayo must start winning games and be aware that it will most likely drop points when facing Barcelona and Real Madrid.
As for its home performance, Rayo Vallecano has gone four games without losing, but in the last three, it ended up drawing. Besides, throughout the year, the team has only lost three out of 13 games at home, but it has drawn five times, including three 0-0 draws.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Stole Dimitrievski; Iván Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Alejandro Catena, Fran García; Santi Comesaña, Óscar Valentín; Isi Palazón, Óscar Trejo, Andrés Martín; Sergio Camello.
Betting on Club Atletico de Madrid
Since the return from the World Cup break, only Barcelona has better numbers than Atletico Madrid in La Liga. The team seems determined to take the second spot from Real Madrid, which currently holds it in the standings.
Under the coaching of Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid has not lost a game in 11 matchdays, and is currently third in the standings with 54 points. This virtually guarantees the team a spot in the upcoming Champions League, especially considering that Betis, which holds fifth place, is nine points behind.
During its positive run, Atletico Madrid has kept a clean sheet in seven games, conceding only four goals. Its offense has also registered 20 goals, keeping the team within five points of Real Madrid.
Simeone’s teams are known for their strong defense, and Atletico Madrid is has second-best defense in the league, having only conceded 19 goals. However, its offensive display, which ranks the team third in the league with 43 goals, is a new weapon that the Argentine seems to have added to his team.
As the visiting team, Atletico Madrid is also a force to be reckoned with. In fact, it is currently unbeaten in five consecutive away games, and has the third-highest number of points earned on the road, with 27 in 13 matches. Besides, it is also the second-least conceded team on enemy grounds, having only conceded eight goals.
Possible Lineup (5-3-2): Jan Oblak; Nahuel Molina, José María Giménez, Mario Hermoso, Stefan Savic, Yannick Carrasco; Koke, Rodrigo de Paul, Marcos Llorente; Antoine Griezmann, Álvaro Morata.
JefeBet Prediction
It’s true that Atletico Madrid has been a bit more offensive than usual in recent weeks, but this upcoming match on Sunday will be more closed than many think.
In three of its last four home games, Rayo Vallecano conceded one goal or less, while in the last six away games, Atletico Madrid conceded only three goals to the home team.
Moreover, their attacking production is not up to par. In the last seven home games, Rayo Vallecano only scored five times, while Atletico Madrid has had six away matches without scoring more than one goal.
Furthermore, the last six direct matches between both clubs ended with a total score of two goals or less.
Prediction: Under (RAY 0 – ATM 2).
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