TIPS - Atletico Madrid VS Rayo Vallecano

[(Atletico Madrid) Strength]:
1. Atletico Madrid have scored 12 goals in the last 5 home matches. The team's offensive firepower was not bad at home. Their scoring ability is reliable.
2. Atletico Madrid have got 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 10 home matches, with a win rate up to 60%, which reveals their home field advantage.
3. Atletico Madrid have conceded 3 goals in the last 5 home matches with a solid defense. Their defensive end should not be underestimated.
4. Atletico Madrid have won 4 of the last 5 official home matches in AH with improved ability and good trend.

[(Atletico Madrid) Weakness]:
1. Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is experiencing a goal drought in La Liga. He has played 1082 minutes across the past 21 league matches without scoring and urgently needs to regain his attacking form.
2. In the 72nd minute of the last match, Alexander Sorloth committed a studs-up stamping challenge. After the referee reviewed the incident via VAR, he was shown a straight red card and sent off, ruling him out of this upcoming game.
3. In the previous round, Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 away against RCD Mallorca. With only one win in their first five La Liga matches this season (record: 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss), this marks the first time since late 2005 that the team have got only one victory over a five-game stretch in the league.

[(Rayo Vallecano) Strength]:
1. Rayo Vallecano have got 1 win and 2 losses on the road so far this season, with a win rate of 33.3%. Their winning ability on the road was not good enough and needs to be strengthened.

[(Rayo Vallecano) Neutral]:
1. Rayo Vallecano have scored 5 goals this season, averaging 1 goal per game. The team's offensive performance was mediocre and their overall performance was average.
2. Rayo Vallecano have conceded 5 goals in the last 5 matches with a mediocre defense. They are not a strong defensive team.
3. So far this season, Rayo Vallecano have received a total of 11 yellow cards. The team need to remain cautious in controlling fouls to avoid players being sent off, which would lead to the disadvantage of playing with fewer players.
4. Rayo Vallecano have failed to end any of their last 3 away matches with OVER.

[(Rayo Vallecano) Weakness]:
1. Rayo Vallecano drew 1-1 against RC Celta de Vigo in the last round. After making a good start in the new season, they have been winless in 4 successive rounds, not in ideal form.
2. Rayo Vallecano have got 1 win, 6 draws and 19 losses in 26 encounters. This historical record suggests a psychologically overwhelming advantage for their opponents.

[Tips]:
In the previous round, Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 away against RCD Mallorca. With only 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their first five La Liga matches this season, their performance was unsatisfactory.

These rivals Rayo Vallecano become in unstable form after making a good start for the new season as they haven't tasted a win in the last 4 league matches. And Atletico Madrid are their tough opponents.

In their 26 encounters against Atletico Madrid, Rayo Vallecano have lost 19 and won only once. Atletico Madrid are much stronger overall.

Moreover, the team are currently eager for a win to boost themselves, so Atletico Madrid are in strong morale.

Accordingly, it's hard for Rayo Vallecano to keep unbeaten on this trip, so we expect Atletico Madrid to win.

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