Rayo Vallecano vs Ath Bilbao: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Rayo Vallecano prepare to host Athletic on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Rayo Vallecano, currently 14th in the standings with 26 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 35 points. They've earned 15 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals. The attack has been led by Jorge De Frutos Sebastian, the leading goalscorer this season with 7 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Alvaro Garcia, Isi Palazon, Nobel Mendy, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Athletic, sitting 8th with 34 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Robert Navarro, who leads the scoring with 5 goals. Support has come from Gorka Guruzeta, Nico Williams, Alejandro Berenguer, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic have favored Athletic, with Athletic claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Over the past few seasons, Athletic have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Betis, Rayo Vallecano recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Batalla, Espino, Mendy, Lejeune, Ratiu, Gumbau, Valentin, Perez, Palazon, Akhomach, De Frutos Sebastian. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Athletic's last outing came against Elche, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Simon, Berchiche, Laporte, Vivian, Lekue, Rego Mora, De Galarreta, Williams, Sancet, Gomez Echevarria, Guruzeta. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Rayo Vallecano are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rayo Vallecano and Athletic are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Rayo Vallecano's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Athletic's games average 3.6 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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