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La Liga Matchweek 18
Rayo Vallecano crestRayo VallecanoDLWWL
16:00
Sunday 3 January 2027 · UK time
Atletico Madrid crestAtletico MadridDWWLL
Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Rayo Vallecano host Atletico Madrid in La Liga Matchweek 18 on Sunday 3 January 2027, 16:00 (UK time) at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid.

Rayo Vallecano sit 14th with 12 points from 11 matches, 16 points behind of 3rd-placed Atletico Madrid.

Rayo Vallecano are in mixed form (2W 1D 2L in their last 5). Atletico Madrid are in mixed form (2W 1D 2L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Rayo Vallecano a 27% chance of victory, Atletico Madrid 49% and the draw 24%. It makes Atletico Madrid the favourites, with expected goals of 1.22 against 1.7.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid?

Kick-off is Sunday 3 January 2027, 16:00 UK time.

Where is Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid played?

The match is played at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid.

Who is predicted to win Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid?

Our Poisson data model rates Rayo Vallecano at 27%, the draw at 24% and Atletico Madrid at 49%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.