Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano: Head-to-Head Record & Stats
22 competitive meetings since 2011 · La Liga
Head-to-head summary
Athletic Bilbao have dominated this fixture in La Liga since the 2011/12 season, winning 14 of the 22 meetings between the sides. Rayo Vallecano have won just 3 times alongside 5 draws. Home advantage has favoured Athletic Bilbao, who have won 8 of 11 home games and drawn 1. Rayo Vallecano have managed only 1 clean sheet across all 22 matches, compared to 9 clean sheets recorded by Athletic Bilbao.
Recent encounters show a strong run for Athletic Bilbao, who put together a 5-game winning streak against Rayo Vallecano from December 2023 to August 2025. That spell included a 4–0 home win on 2 December 2023, which was their biggest victory in this period, as well as a 3–1 scoreline on 13 April 2025. Rayo Vallecano stopped that sequence in their most recent clash on 28 February 2026, holding Athletic Bilbao to a 1–1 draw.
Matches between these teams average 2.68 goals per game, with over 1.5 goals in 16 of 22 fixtures and both teams scoring in 13 of 22. Half-time levels are common, with 12 games level at the interval, while 54% of all goals come in the second half. When trailing at half-time, Rayo Vallecano have lost all 6 matches. Conversely, Athletic Bilbao have avoided defeat all 4 times they trailed at half-time, winning 2. The most frequent scoreline is 1–0 to Athletic Bilbao, occurring 5 times.
Next meeting
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Goals & betting stats
Half-time and full-time
HT/FT results
| Half-time ↓ / Full-time → | Athletic Bilbao | Draw | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Bilbao ahead at HT | 627% | 0 | 0 |
| Level at HT | 627% | 314% | 314% |
| Rayo Vallecano ahead at HT | 29% | 29% | 0 |
22 matches decided in 90 minutes with a recorded half-time score. The side ahead at the break went on to win 6 of 10 times (60%).
Trailed at the break 4 times, came back to win 2.
Trailed at the break 6 times, came back to win 0.
Most common scores
- Athletic Bilbao 1–0 Rayo Vallecano 5× · 23%
- Athletic Bilbao 1–1 Rayo Vallecano 3× · 14%
- Athletic Bilbao 3–2 Rayo Vallecano 3× · 14%
- Athletic Bilbao 1–2 Rayo Vallecano 3× · 14%
- Athletic Bilbao 2–1 Rayo Vallecano 2× · 9%
- Athletic Bilbao 3–0 Rayo Vallecano 2× · 9%
Home and away record
When Athletic Bilbao play at home (11 games)
Athletic Bilbao 8 · Draws 1 · Rayo Vallecano 2
When Rayo Vallecano play at home (11 games)
Athletic Bilbao 6 · Draws 4 · Rayo Vallecano 1
Last Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–1HT 1–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 26 | |
| Athletic Club | 1–0HT 0–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 2 | |
| Athletic Club | 3–1HT 0–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 31 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–2HT 1–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 15 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 0–1HT 0–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 38 | |
| Athletic Club | 4–0HT 1–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 15 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 0–0HT 0–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 24 | |
| Athletic Club | 3–2HT 3–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 6 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 0–1HT 0–1 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 22 | |
| Athletic Club | 1–2HT 1–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 6 |
Show all 22 meetings
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club | 3–2HT 1–1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 32 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 1–1HT 1–0 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 3 | |
| Athletic Club | 1–0HT 0–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 32 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 0–3HT 0–2 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 13 | |
| Athletic Club | 1–0HT 0–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 24 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 2–1HT 1–1 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 5 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 0–3HT 0–2 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 36 | |
| Athletic Club | 2–1HT 1–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 17 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 2–2HT 1–1 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 38 | |
| Athletic Club | 1–2HT 0–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 19 | |
| Rayo Vallecano | 2–3HT 2–2 | Athletic Club | La Liga · Matchday 21 | |
| Athletic Club | 1–1HT 0–0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga · Matchday 2 |
Records
2 Dec 2023 · La Liga · San Mamés Barria
21 Sep 2021 · La Liga · San Mamés Barria
Athletic Club 3–2 Rayo Vallecano (Sep 2022); Athletic Club 3–2 Rayo Vallecano (Apr 2019); Rayo Vallecano 2–3 Athletic Club (Jan 2012)
Dec 2023 – Aug 2025
Current form
Athletic Bilbao
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- W
- D
- D
- W
10th in La Liga · 8 pts from 6 games. Last: Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Athletic Bilbao (La Liga).
Rayo Vallecano
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- D
- W
- L
- W
13th in La Liga · 8 pts from 7 games. Last: Rayo Vallecano 0–0 Athletic Club (La Liga).
Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano FAQ
Who has won more Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano matches?
Athletic Bilbao have won more: 14 wins to Rayo Vallecano's 3, with 5 draws, from 22 competitive meetings since the 2011/12 season.
What was the last Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano result?
Rayo Vallecano 1–1 Athletic Club, played on 28 February 2026 (La Liga).
How many goals are scored in Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano games?
The fixture averages 2.68 goals per game. Over 2.5 goals landed in 59% of meetings and both teams scored in 59%.
What is the most common score in Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano?
Athletic Bilbao 1–0 Rayo Vallecano, which has happened 5 times in 22 meetings since the 2011/12 season.
What is the biggest win in Athletic Bilbao vs Rayo Vallecano history?
In our records (since the 2011/12 season) the biggest margin is Athletic Club 4–0 Rayo Vallecano, on 2 December 2023 (La Liga).
When do Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano play next?
Athletic Club host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday 30 May 2027 at 15:00 UTC (La Liga).
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