Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 16/03/2022, 21:54  by Indran | Modified on 16/03/2022 at 22:54 in LaLiga Predictions

Rayo Vallecano welcomes Atletico Madrid to the Campo de Football de Vallecas for this La Liga fixture. The hosts are currently in 13th position with 32 points while the visitors are in fourth position with 51 points. Vallecano held second placed Sevilla to a 1-1 draw in their last match which brought to an end a horror run of six consecutive defeats. They have been equally poor at home and have not won in their last five home matches. Rayo Vallecano have lost their last six matches against Atletico Madrid and have failed to score in the last five of those matches. It is their worst ever run of results against Atletico. They are also without a win in their last nine league matches, a run that extends back to December. The last time they went 10 matches without a win was in 2018.

Atletico Madrid are coming into form at the right time of the season as they won 1-0 away to Manchester United in their last match to knock the English giants out of the Champions League. Their league form has also been excellent recently as they have won their last four league matches. They are now in the top four but the competition for Champions League places are very congested with just six points separating fourth place and seventh place. Their remarkable turnaround is evidenced by them only winning three of their 10 matches prior to their current winning run. Atletico Madrid have also won their last three away matches across all competitions.