Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao predictions, Feb 28, 2026

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As Rayo Vallecano prepares to host Athletic Bilbao on February 28, 2026, both teams enter this LaLiga matchup with contrasting recent forms. Rayo Vallecano has struggled, securing only one win in their last five matches. This downturn in performance has raised concerns for their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity, which will be critical against a well-organized Athletic Bilbao side.

On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao enters the fixture with a more positive trajectory, winning three of their last five encounters. Their recent success can be attributed to a robust defensive setup and a fluid attacking strategy, which has often posed significant challenges for their opponents.

Bookmakers currently place the odds at 2.59 for a home win and 2.93 for an away victory, reflecting the competitive nature of this matchup. According to predictive models, Rayo Vallecano has a 38.5% chance of winning, while Athletic Bilbao stands at a closely contested 30.9% for an away win, with a 32.4% probability of a draw.

Ultimately, this clash promises an intriguing contest, where tactical execution and current form will be pivotal in determining the outcome. Both teams will be eager to assert their dominance as they seek crucial points in the league.

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Rayo Vallecano 36.7%

Draw 31.2%

Athletic 32.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Spanish LaLiga Ath Bilbao: 0.13% Rayo Vallecano: 0.09%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.64	3.1	2.97
	2.58	3.05	2.98
	2.69	3.15	3.07	Watch and Bet
	2.5	2.9	2.9
	2.59	3.08	2.93

Latest Results

21.02.26 Real Betis – Rayo Vallecano – 1:1 15.02.26 Rayo Vallecano – Atlético Madrid – 3:0 01.02.26 Real Madrid – Rayo Vallecano – 2:1 24.01.26 Rayo Vallecano – Osasuna – 1:3 18.01.26 Celta de Vigo – Rayo Vallecano – 3:0

20.02.26 Athletic Bilbao – Elche CF – 2:1 15.02.26 Real Oviedo – Athletic Bilbao – 1:2 11.02.26 Athletic Bilbao – Real Sociedad – 0:1 08.02.26 Athletic Bilbao – Levante UD – 4:2 04.02.26 CF Valencia – Athletic Bilbao – 1:2

Facts

Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 14 and 8).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rayo Vallecano won 0.

Rayo Vallecano has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Athletic is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Athletic may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Rayo Vallecano won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 16:34. (average 0.8:1.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Rayo Vallecano won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 6:14. (average 0.6:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

25.08.25 Athletic Bilbao – Rayo Vallecano – 1:0 13.04.25 Athletic Bilbao – Rayo Vallecano – 3:1 01.12.24 Rayo Vallecano – Athletic Bilbao – 1:2 25.05.24 Rayo Vallecano – Athletic Bilbao – 0:1 02.12.23 Athletic Bilbao – Rayo Vallecano – 4:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Real Madrid	25	19	3	3	54:21	33	60
2	Barcelona	24	19	1	4	64:25	39	58
3	Villarreal	24	15	3	6	45:26	19	48
4	Atl. Madrid	25	14	6	5	42:23	19	48
5	Betis	25	11	9	5	40:30	10	42
6	Espanyol	25	10	5	10	31:37	-6	35
7	Celta Vigo	24	8	10	6	32:27	5	34
8	Ath Bilbao	25	10	4	11	29:35	-6	34
9	Osasuna	25	9	6	10	30:29	1	33
10	Real Sociedad	25	8	8	9	37:38	-1	32
11	Getafe	24	8	5	11	20:28	-8	29
12	Girona	24	7	8	9	24:38	-14	29
13	Sevilla	24	7	5	12	31:39	-8	26
14	Rayo Vallecano	24	6	8	10	22:31	-9	26
15	Alaves	24	7	5	12	21:30	-9	26
16	Valencia	24	6	8	10	25:37	-12	26
17	Elche	25	5	10	10	32:37	-5	25
18	Mallorca	24	6	6	12	29:39	-10	24
19	Levante	24	4	6	14	26:41	-15	18
20	Oviedo	24	3	8	13	16:39	-23	17

Spanish LaLiga Outrights

1. Real Madrid: 1.86 (48.96%)

2. Barcelona: 1.93 (47.14%)

3. Real Oviedo: 100 (0.91%)

4. Villarreal: 158.67 (0.57%)

5. Atl. Madrid: 175.33 (0.52%)

6. Betis: 380.2 (0.24%)

7. Real Sociedad: 480.2 (0.19%)

8. Espanyol: 480.2 (0.19%)

9. Celta Vigo: 580.2 (0.16%)

10. Girona: 680.2 (0.13%)

11. Ath Bilbao: 680.2 (0.13%)

12. Osasuna: 880.2 (0.1%)

13. Alaves: 880.2 (0.1%)

14. Rayo Vallecano: 980.2 (0.09%)

15. Sevilla: 980.2 (0.09%)

16. Mallorca: 980.2 (0.09%)

17. Valencia: 980.2 (0.09%)

18. Getafe: 980.2 (0.09%)

19. Levante: 980.2 (0.09%)

20. Elche: 980.2 (0.09%)

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