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Our Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction Sees Atleti Bounce Back with Three Points

After losing at Las Palmas last time out, Atletico Madrid are desperate to get back to winning ways. On Thursday night, Diego Simeone’s men welcome Inigo Perez’s Rayo Vallecano to Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

La Liga Betting Picks

Atletico Madrid to Win -1 – 1.86

Conor Gallagher to Score Anytime – 5.00

Bet on Atletico Madrid vs Vallecano

Atleti to Keep Up Incredible Run Against Rayo

With Barcelona winning on Tuesday night, Atleti dropped 13 points behind the leaders. The title may be out of reach, but Colchoneros are in a great position to secure UEFA Champions League football again.

Vallecano are mid-table as we approach the end of the campaign. Perez’s boys have had a solid season in Spain’s top tier, keeping themselves clear of danger. The Red Sashes would love to secure a top-half finish.

Atleti have seemingly run out of steam, losing three of their last six in La Liga. Since their stunning eight-game winning run was ended at Leganes in January, the Madrid giants have won just five of 13 league fixtures.

Vallecano have also struggled for wins in recent weeks, picking up just one from their past nine in La Liga. However, after back-to-back defeats to Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao, Little Thunderbolt drew with in-form Valencia last time out.

Recent Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head Results

In September’s meeting at El Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, the Madrid pair played out a 1-1 draw. Isi Palazon opened the scoring before half time, but Conor Gallagher levelled the game five minutes into the second half.

Atleti are unbeaten in 17 league and cup matches against Vallecano. Rayo’s last victory came in the league over 12 years ago.

Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips & Predictions

Simeone’s Rojiblancos will want to get back to winning ways after the Las Palmas setback, and they should make home advantage count on Thursday. There is good value in 1.86 for the hosts to win -1.

Gallagher has scored some important goals for Atleti this season, including the equaliser in Villa de Vallecas in September. The England international is available at 5.00 to net in this one.