Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao taking place? Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao will take place on Sunday 23rd January, 2022 at 17:30 (UK)

Where is Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao taking place? Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao will take place at Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid

Where can I get tickets for Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao? Ticket information for Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao can be found on each club’s official website

What TV channel is Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao on in the UK? Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao will be televised live on LaLigaTV (Sky channel 435, Virgin channel 554) for those with a Premier Sports subscription, while Sky and Virgin customers can also sign up to the channel

Where can I stream Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao in the UK? Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao can be streamed live on Premier Player

THE PREDICTION

The home team come into this on the back of a 2-1 win away at Girona in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey in midweek. Rayo Vallecano have been exceptional at home in La Liga and have the best home record so far this season. They come up against an Athletic side that might come into this slightly fatigued after they had to play extra time against Barcelona in midweek. The Basque side won that match but also came off the back of two matches in Saudi Arabia in Supercopa, too. Given that, a double chance bet in favour of Rayo looks the way to go for this one.