Rayo Vallecano vs Ath Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips (25 May)

Rayo Vallecano's season was much more complicated than expected but the essentials were obtained as they are now assured of playing in the elite next season, more thanks to the weakness of their competitors than to their own qualities. . The residents of Vellecas have won only one of their last 5 matches in the league, when the relegated Granada came 2-1, for a record of three defeats and a draw. To list the defeats, they took place at Villarreal 3-0, at home, against the red lantern Almeria 0-1 and during the most recent day, last weekend, on the pitch of FC Barcelona 3 -0.Athletic Bilbao will surely be satisfied with its 5th place acquired and its final victory in the Copa del Rey after 3 years of disappointment with 2 lost finals and a semi-final last year.

Qualified for the next Europa League, the Basque team could however, in the back of their minds, be disappointed with their end of the La Liga campaign where they were still in the running in the race for the Champions until their defeat on the field of Atlético Madrid on April 27, 3-1. Since their coronation against Mallorca in the Copa del Rey, the Basques have only won 2 of their 7 championship matches for a record of 2 defeats and 3 draws. In the wake of their misstep at Balaidos against Celta Vigo 2-1, the Rojiblancos offered the best farewell tour to their captain Iker Munian by beating Sevilla FC last weekend on behalf of the last day of the championship at home 2-0 with a goal from the latter at the same time.

2 players will be deprived of a match this evening for the last of the season. These are in this case the midfielder Valentin (34 appearances) and the central defender Munin, both suspended for accumulations of yellow cards. Argentinian midfielder Trejo will be available (suspension served last weekend) while Diego Mendez is still unwell (OUT this evening).

With 6 goals to his name, Alvaro Garcia is the top scorer in this team.