Rayo Vallecano - Real Betis predictions

Though the match can honestly go either way, Rayo Vallecano will be at a bit of a disadvantage. Their victory is priced at 2.54 despite the home-field advantage, so they’ll need to bring their A-game.

Real Betis are coming into this match as underdogs, though the difference is not overwhelming. Even so, they’re not all that likely to win. An Away Win bet is priced at 3.18 with top online bookies, which could bring a decent profit.

While Rayo Vallecano’s previous loss will hurt their La Liga standings, it shouldn’t have affected their confidence too much. After all, they were fighting against overwhelming odds as visitors, so the narrow 1:0 loss against Deportivo Alavés isn’t exactly devastating.

Real Betis stumbled and dropped a first-half lead in their previous home game against Villarreal. The 2:3 loss was a narrow one, even though they were considered slightly stronger by most experts going in.

Rayo Vallecano have a notably poor defensive record when it comes to playing as visitors. We’re mostly referring to the 5 conceded goals over their latest 3 away games. They are playing as hosts this time around, but you should be aware before you put down any money.

Maintaining their defences has been a bit of a struggle for Betis lately. They ended up conceding 5 goals over the 3 most recent matches alone, leaving many fans disappointed.

With the season’s end rapidly approaching, Rayo Vallecano will need to take care not to stumble into the relegation zone. They have 4 points separating them so far, so at least a draw here would do a lot of good for them.

Rayo Vallecano were soundly defeated by Betis last season, and the 2+ goal difference was nothing to scoff at. However, they’re seen as the favourites this time around, so the balance of power has changed quite a bit.

A string of injuries put a large chunk of the visitors’ lineup out of contention. They’ll have to make do without Claudio Bravo, Abner, Aitor Ruibal, Bartra, Isco, Cédric Bakambu. Given that they were already underdogs anyhow, this puts them at a severely disadvantaged position.

Betting on a Draw is likely to be your best option, though it’s a relatively risky wager. It offers decent value with the 3.30 odds, though, which can be found at top online bookmakers such as Pncl.