Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano prediction 31.01.2024

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: 31st January 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Civitas Metropolitan Stadium, Madrid

Atlético Madrid will be looking for three points that will cement their place in the top four of the La Liga table when they host Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night.

The hosts seem to be in for a repeat of last season. Diego Simeone's men only got into their stride in the second half of the 2022-23 season and things are looking similar this term, as they've only failed to win one of their three league games so far in 2024. 

Rayo Vallecano meanwhile have not had a great start to the new year, winning just one of their three league games so far and have also been knocked out of the Copa del Rey. While their hosts are aiming for a place in the top four and possibly the title, Los Franjirrojos are one of the La Liga sides whose main objective is to avoid relegation. Francisco’s side managed to do so in the last three campaigns and are in a good position to do it again.

Atlético Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Tips: Atlético to win

The Civitas Metropolitan Stadium has been a real fortress for Atlético Madrid this season. Los Colchoneros are still unbeaten at home in La Liga, having won ten and drawn one of their eleven games this season. Atletico also have a strong record against Vallecano.

Rayo Vallecano have picked up just one point from the last eight league encounters between these two sides, and lost the last meeting 0-7. Francisco's side have also been underwhelming on their travels of late, not winning four of their last five away league matches and failed to score in as many games.

• Best Tip: Home team to win
• Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano prediction: 2-0