"Rayo Vallecano has taken more shots than its opponents, 267-244, generating a +23 shot differential which ranks seventh in LaLiga. Rayo Vallecano has attempted 555 crosses this season, No. 4 in the league in that category. Rayo Vallecano is seventh in LaLiga in pass completion percentage (88.1%)."
"Athletic Bilbao is led by Gorka Guruzeta, who has six goals in 24 games this season, 21st in the league. Athletic Bilbao's Robert Navarro also has five goals in 22 games, on eight shots (0.4 shots per game). Alex Berenguer has a team-high 25 chances created for Athletic Bilbao and two assists."
"At +3.7 per match, Athletic Bilbao ranks third in LaLiga in shot differential this season. Athletic Bilbao has attempted 645 crosses this season, second in the league."
Athletic Bilbao, currently in eighth place, travels to face 15th-place Rayo Vallecano on Saturday at Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid. The match will be broadcast on ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and Fubo TV. Rayo Vallecano's offensive attack is led by Jorge De Frutos Sebastian with seven goals, while Athletic Bilbao relies on Gorka Guruzeta with six goals. Rayo Vallecano maintains a +23 shot differential despite a -9 goal differential, ranking seventh in shots taken. Athletic Bilbao ranks third in shot differential at +3.7 per match and second in crosses attempted with 645. Both teams employ crossing-heavy strategies, with Rayo Vallecano attempting 555 crosses, fourth-most in the league.
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