Rayo Vallecano vs. Atletico Madrid Prediction: Can Atletico Continue Their Hot Streak Against Rayo?
Rayo Vallecano vs. Atletico Madrid Prediction: Can Atletico Continue Their Hot Streak Against Rayo?
Rayo Vallecano hosts a historically tough matchup for them in Atletico Madrid. Atletico has dominated this matchup, and historically, the two are quite tame, without a lot of goals between the pairs. Can Atletico continue their dominance against Rayo Vallecano on the road?
We have one of my classic soccer builders here today, so we will focus on three pieces to the play. We are looking at the result, the total goals, and the corners.
Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: August 28, 2023
- Time: 3:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+
Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
First, the result. I will be taking Atletico Madrid Double Chance as my first leg. Atletico have won or drawn in 11 of 12 matchups and 17 of their 18-ever matchups against Vallecano. Dating back to last year, they won or drew 15 of their 19 away games and 31 of their total 38 games.
The goals are an interesting one as well. These two teams have gone under 3.5 total goals in 11 of their last 12 matchups. On top of this, Rayo goes over this line in 10% of games, while Atletico wins only 25% of their games. Away from home, Atletico goes over 2.5 in only 35% of games, let alone the 21% hit rate at home.
Finally, we have the corners. Atletico averages 9.71 corners per game, and they went over the 6.5 line in 84% of all games and 89% of away games. Rayo Vallecano averages 9.9 corners per game at home, and they have gone over the 6.5 line in 89% of their home games.
Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Pick
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