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Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao: lineups

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Rayo Vallecano 13 · 8 points
Athletic Bilbao 10 · 8 points

Predicted lineups Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao

Rayo Vallecano 4-2-3-1
25 Audero or Cárdenas
17 Pedrosa or Kumbulla
15 Sadick
24 Lejeune
2 Ratiu
6 Ciss
8 López
18 García
7 Palazón or Valentín
19 De Frutos
10 Camello

Predicted lineup for Rayo Vallecano: Audero, Pedrosa, Sadick, Lejeune, Ratiu, Ciss, López, García, Palazón, De Frutos, Camello

Athletic Bilbao 4-2-3-1
1 Simón
17 Yuri or Berchiche
14 Laporte
5 Yeray or Paredes
12 Areso
24 Gerenabarrena or Jauregizar
16 de Galarreta
7 Berenguer
28 Canales or Urtasan
23 Navarro
9 Williams

Predicted lineup for Athletic Bilbao: Simón, Yuri, Laporte, Yeray, Areso, Gerenabarrena, de Galarreta, Berenguer, Canales, Navarro, Williams

Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano will be without Unai López for the visit of Athletic Bilbao, with the midfielder suspended after reaching the yellow-card limit. He has started each of the last five matches and supplied three assists in that period.

Isi Palazón has a muscle problem but is still expected to start, while Luiz Felipe is doubtful with a hamstring injury. Sergio Camello, who has scored six goals in his last five appearances, should continue to lead the attack after being substituted in each of those matches.

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao will again be without Oihan Sancet, who has a moderate muscle injury in his left soleus, having started each of the side's last five matches. Nico Williams remains doubtful with a thigh problem and is not expected to start.

Iñaki Williams is set to continue up front, with Robert Navarro and Álex Berenguer in support. Dani Vivian has recovered from his own injury and is available for selection again.

Jesús Areso is expected at right-back, with Johaneko Louis-Jean the alternative, while Aitor Paredes and Yeray are competing for the other centre-back spot alongside Aymeric Laporte.

Injuries and suspensions

Rayo Vallecano

  • Iván Balliu Ankle injury Doubtful
  • Luiz Felipe Hamstring injury Doubtful
  • Augusto Batalla Broken fibula Unavailable

Athletic Bilbao

  • Álvaro Djaló Illness Unavailable
  • Nico Williams Thigh injury Unavailable
  • Oihan Sancet Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Unai Egiluz Knee injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Rayo Vallecano

  1. Sergio Camello 7 goals 1 assists
  2. Álvaro García 2 goals 2 assists
  3. Unai López 0 goals 3 assists
  4. Adrià Pedrosa 1 goals 1 assists
  5. Andrei Ratiu 1 goals 0 assists

Athletic Bilbao

  1. Iñaki Williams 1 goals 2 assists
  2. Robert Navarro 2 goals 0 assists
  3. Álex Berenguer 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Oihan Sancet 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Nico Williams 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Rayo Vallecano

Player Starts Min. Form
Florian Lejeune 5/5 450 mixed
Pathé Ciss 5/5 450 mixed
Álvaro García 5/5 425 mixed
Adrià Pedrosa 4/5 399 solid
Unai López 5/5 388 solid
Andrei Ratiu 4/4 360 mixed
Sergio Camello 5/5 354 excellent
Pedro Díaz 3/5 310 mixed

Athletic Bilbao

Player Starts Min. Form
Unai Simón 5/5 450 excellent
Aymeric Laporte 5/5 450 solid
Oihan Sancet 5/5 425 solid
Yuri 4/4 356 strong
Iñaki Williams 5/5 334 solid
Nico Williams 4/5 332 solid
Robert Navarro 4/5 317 strong
Beñat Gerenabarrena 3/4 290 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.48 1.24
  • Predicted goals2.7
  • Both teams to score50%
  • Over 2.5 goals34%
  • Corners13.0

Team comparison

RAY home Per match ATH away
2.33 Points 1.50
2.00 Goals for 1.00
1.33 Goals against 1.00
1.48 xG for 1.24
1.55 xG against 1.72
7.0 Corners 6.0
DWW Home and away form LW

Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao: head-to-head record

24 previous meetings
4 Rayo Vallecano 6 draws 14 Athletic Bilbao
  • Goals per match2.71
  • Both teams scored58%
  • Over 2.5 goals58%
  • Feb 2026 Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Bilbao
  • Aug 2025 Athletic Bilbao 1 - 0 Rayo Vallecano
  • Apr 2025 Athletic Bilbao 3 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
  • Dec 2024 Rayo Vallecano 1 - 2 Athletic Bilbao
  • May 2024 Rayo Vallecano 0 - 1 Athletic Bilbao
  • Dec 2023 Athletic Bilbao 4 - 0 Rayo Vallecano
  • Mar 2023 Rayo Vallecano 0 - 0 Athletic Bilbao
  • Sep 2022 Athletic Bilbao 3 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
  • Jan 2022 Rayo Vallecano 0 - 1 Athletic Bilbao
  • Sep 2021 Athletic Bilbao 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Rayo Vallecano against Athletic Bilbao?

Rayo Vallecano are without Iván Balliu (ankle injury), Luiz Felipe (hamstring injury) and Augusto Batalla (broken fibula).

Who is unavailable for Athletic Bilbao against Rayo Vallecano?

Athletic Bilbao are without Álvaro Djaló (illness), Nico Williams (thigh injury), Oihan Sancet (muscle injury) and Unai Egiluz (knee injury).

What formation do Rayo Vallecano play?

Rayo Vallecano have used a 4-3-3 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

What formation do Athletic Bilbao play?

Athletic Bilbao have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Terzić.

How did the last meeting between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao finish?

On 28 February 2026, Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao finished 1-1.

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