Rayo Vallecano host Athletic Club with recent meetings finely balanced
Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Club meet at the Campo de Futbol de Vallecas on matchday eight of La Liga, with neither side holding a clear edge over the other in recent matches.
Across their last five league fixtures each side has claimed two wins, leaving the recent head-to-head record level heading into this latest instalment.
Recent form
Rayo Vallecano arrive on the back of a mixed run of results, having taken two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five outings, with their most recent match ending in a draw.
Athletic Club have shown similar inconsistency, collecting two wins, two draws and one defeat over the same span, also coming off a drawn result.
Head-to-head history
The two sides' previous meeting, in February 2026, ended 1-1 at Vallecas. Before that, Athletic Club had won each of their last three encounters, including a 3-1 victory in April 2025 and a 1-0 success the previous August.
Athletic Club's run of victories in that stretch, including a 2-1 win in December 2024 and a 1-0 success in May 2024, means Rayo Vallecano will be eager to build on the draw they managed last time out.