Athletic Bilbao seeks to increase their unbeaten streak to 6 matches as they host Rayo Vallecano at San Mames in La Liga on Saturday afternoon.
With Athletic positioned fifth within the league desk, amassing 25 factors from 14 video games, Rayo stands tenth with 19 factors from the identical variety of matches.
Match Preview
Athletic Bilbao entered their match in opposition to Girona following a three-game profitable streak in all competitions, finally settling for a 1-1 draw.
Their unbeaten run of 5 consists of 4 wins and a draw, with their sole defeat within the final 14 matches against Barcelona.
The Lions, with seven wins, 4 attracts, and three losses, are comfortably positioned within the league standings and eyeing a potential Europa League spot this season.
Athletic has been pretty sturdy at dwelling, shedding solely as soon as to Real Madrid on the opening day however securing 4 wins and two attracts of their subsequent six dwelling fixtures.
Rayo Vallecano, whereas troublesome to beat, have encountered challenges with seven attracts and three losses in 14 video games.
Sitting tenth with 19 factors, they’ve held Real Madrid and Barcelona to attracts in three of their final 4 video games, demonstrating resilience in opposition to high sides.
Nonetheless, their winless streak in 4 dwelling video games and a latest defeat to Girona mirror their battle for constant outcomes.
But, they continue to be unbeaten of their final 4 away video games, together with a goalless draw in opposition to Real Madrid.
Crew Information
Athletic Bilbao will miss Dani Garcia and Yeray Alvarez attributable to accidents. There aren’t any anticipated adjustments from their final recreation in opposition to Girona, with Inaki Williams, Nico Williams, and Oihan Sancet supporting Gorka Guruzeta within the assault.
Rayo Vallecano, with a completely match squad, anticipate Alvaro Garcia’s return from suspension. There aren’t any surprises anticipated of their lineup, with Isi Palazon, Sergio Camello, and Oscar Trejo set to function.
Doable Lineups
Athletic Bilbao:(4-3-3)
Simon;
De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue;
Ruiz de Galarreta, Vesga;
I Williams, Sancet, N Williams;
Guruzeta
Rayo Vallecano:(4-4-2)
Dimitrievski;
Balliu, Mumin, Lejeune, Espino;
Palazon, U Lopez, Valentin, A Garcia;
Trejo, Camello
Prediction
Anticipate a carefully contested match between Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano. Regardless of Rayo’s resilience, Athletic’s attacking high quality would possibly edge them forward for a slim win at dwelling.
- Our Prediction: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Athletic’s attacking prowess would possibly show decisive, granting them a vital three factors in a hard-fought encounter in opposition to Rayo Vallecano.
