The 2022-23 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this week as Rayo Vallecano lock horns with Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis side in an important clash at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on Monday.
Football team Rayo Vallecano are currently in 11th place in the La Liga standings and have been inconsistent so far this season. The away side edged Real Valladolid to a 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Real Betis, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table at the moment and have been fairly impressive over the past year. The Andalusians defeated Athletic Bilbao by a narrow 1-0 margin in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this week.
Match Details:
- Match: Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano
- Date: 16 May 2023
- Time: 12:30 am
- Venue: Benito Villamarín
Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Real Betis have good players in their ranks but have flattered to deceive since the turn of the year. The likes of Nabil Fekir and Sergio Canales are seasoned campaigners and will need to bring their experience to the fore this week.
Rayo Vallecano can pack a punch on their day but have struggled at the Benito Villamarin in the recent past. Real Betis are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Real Betis 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Head-To-Head
- Real Betis have a good recent record against Rayo Vallecano and have won nine out of the last 26 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Rayo Vallecano’s seven victories.
- After a run of six defeats in eight matches against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, Real Betis are unbeaten in their last seven such games in the competition.
- Real Betis are unbeaten in their last four matches at home against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga and have won their last two such games in the competition.
- After finding the back of the net in 10 of their first 11 matches at home in La Liga this season. Real Betis have failed to score goals in three of their last five such games.
- After a winless run of eight matches in La Liga, Rayo Vallecano have managed to win three of their last five games in the competition.
Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Live Stream Time
This match will start from 12:30 am
Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Date
This match will take place on 16 May 2023
Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Team News
Real Betis will be missing four players through injury on Monday, with Luiz Felipe, Joaquin, Victor Ruiz and Nabil Fekir on the sidelines.
However, Edgar Gonzalez is available for the hosts after serving a suspension, and the 26-year-old is likely to be handed a starting role in the middle of the defence for this contest.
Head coach Pellegrini would have been pleased with his team’s performance against Athletic last time out, so it could be close to the same XI for this match, with Willian Jose set to retain his spot at centre-forward despite pressure from Borja Iglesias.
Rayo, meanwhile, have just one absentee at this moment in time, with experienced forward Radamel Falcao on the sidelines due to a muscular issue.
Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Lineups
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Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Odds
We say: Real Betis 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Rayo have lost four of their last five La Liga games on their travels, while as mentioned, they have not managed to overcome Real Betis in Spain’s top flight since April 2014. We are expecting a close game on Monday night but believe that the hosts will be able to navigate their way to all three points.
Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Stats
- Real Betis 43.15%
- Rayo Vallecano 29.91%
- Draw 26.92%
Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Tips
Tip 1: Result – Real Betis
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Real Betis to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Borja Iglesias to score – Yes
Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Trends
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Real Betis win with a probability of 43.15%. A win for Rayo Vallecano has a probability of 29.91% and a draw has a probability of 26.9%.
Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Where To Watch Live Spanish LaLiga Today Match
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