Rayo Vallecano vs Atl. Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips (22 September)

The last time that Rayo Vallecano hosted its neighbor Atlético, it was not a pleasure for the locals who took 7 in the bag without managing to find the fault on the other side of the lawn 0-7. It is clear that Rayo want to avoid a second humiliation and they will be able to build on their victory last weekend against Osasuna at home 3-1. A success which does good for the heads of the Franjirrojos who were left with two defeats against Espanyol Barcelona 2-1 and against the other Barcelona club, Barça, but this time at home 1-2. In the standings, Rayo was in 8th place in LaLiga at the start of this day. On the other side of the median, we find Atlético Madrid which appears among the main favorites, like every season in itself, to win the title.

But this year even more so, given its XXL transfer window. And suffice to say that for the moment, apart from an avoidable parity score conceded at home against Espanyol Barcelona 0-0, the Colchoneros do not disappoint at all and they are even undefeated. They will also move on to two successive victories obtained with forceps, in San Mamés against Athletic Bilbao 0-1, and last weekend, easily against the red lantern of LaLiga, Valencia 3-0. 

Exited due to injury against Espanyol in the league, Espino will not return until November. Injured but less seriously, Diego Mendez will still miss this meeting. For the rest, the group will be complete with in particular the MVP of the Copa America, James Rodriguez who took his first steps in his new colors during the previous day. Furthermore, against Osasuna, it was defenders Ratiu and Mumin (both scorers) who appeared alongside midfielder Unai Lopez, scorer coming off the bench.

 Opposite, midfielder Pablo Barrios and Frenchman Thomas Lemar occupy the infirmary and they will probably be absent for this short trip. The vice-captain of the French team, Antoine Griezmann (2 goals, 2 assists in the championship) will be present as will the recruits Julian Alvarez (scorer of his first goal with Atlético against Valencia), and Sörloth (ex -Villarreal).