Athletic Bilbao 3/5 to beat Real Rayo Vallecano in Sunday’s La Liga contest
Competition: La Liga
Market: Athletic Bilbao win
Odds: 3/5 @ Bet 365
Looking to continue what is becoming a very bright end to the season, Athletic Bilbao will host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday afternoon.
Starting with the hosts, really enjoying a bright end to the season, Athletic Bilbao have begun a very impressive rise up the La Liga table. In their 31 matches this year, they have won 10, drawn 13 and lost eight, scoring 33 and conceding 35 in return. With a points tally of 43, the Red and Whites sit just three points adrift of climbing into the European positions. As for their recent run of results, Bilbao have lost just one of their last six matches across all competitions, even more impressive Sunday’s hosts are unbeaten in their last eight matches at the San Mamés Barria.
As for the visitors, continuing with their inconsistencies at the back end of the season, Rayo Vallecano remain at the heart of a relegation battle. In their 31 La Liga matches this year, they have recorded seven wins, six draws and 18 defeats, scoring 34 and conceding 54 in return. Now sat three points adrift of safety, Sunday’s visitors also hold the second worse defensive record in Spain’s top-tier. As for their recent run of results, Vallecano have lost eight of their last 10 La Liga appearances and they have also now lost their last five consecutive matches on the road.
Bet: Athletic Bilbao 3/5 to beat Real Rayo Vallecano in Sunday’s La Liga contest @ Bet 365