Barcelona - Rayo Vallecano predictions

Best bookmaker online do not see past Barcelona in this game and we wholeheartedly agree. The betting odds work largely in their favour and there is a good reason for it. Rayo Vallecano will have extremely difficult time running away with anything from this match.

The current perspective makes the situation plain as day. Given the superiority of Blaugrana and the 12.17 odds given to Rayo Vallecano to win, it is clear that anything but a home win would be a stunning upset.

The hosts’ previous match is mostly noted for the very strong form they displayed in the second half, culminating in a 1:4 away win. That said, most La Liga betting tips easily predicted them winning, and the odds were overwhelmingly in their favour going in despite the fact they were playing as visitors.

The away team are here after a successful home showdown against Real Valladolid. The home-field advantage and favourable odds implied that the victory would be more decisive than a 1-goal difference in the second half, but they secured 3 points either way.

Barcelona are on a bit of a streak when it comes to scoring. With more than 12 over their last 3 matches, fans are feeling fairly confident in their goal-scoring ability. Likewise, bookmakers online are fairly confident the Monday match will yield Over 4.5 goals.

With at least one goal on the board in all 7 of their most recent matches, Rayo Vallecano are doing well offensively. Especially if you’re interested in something like a Both Teams to Score bet.

The 35 points they earned in the previous 24 games brought Rayo Vallecano to a Europa League qualifying spot. However, realizing and ambitions for international competitions will still require a lot of work on their part. For example, the matchup on Monday is still not in their favour, with most bookies pricing an away win at 12.17.

The two teams already met this season in the La Liga, with Blaugrana taking the victory. It’s understandable why most bookies consider them the favourites, though the advantage is not overwhelming.

Monday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

Decent offers are in short supply for this match, so our best tip is to risk an HT/FT bet and go for Draw/Home. It’s quite a bold offer to take at odds of 7.52, but the betting value makes it interesting.