Match for the 36th round of the La Liga, at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas, home of Rayo Vallecano.
What We Know
- Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano played 1-1 in their first match.
- Two straight league wins for Rayo, while Betis are four games unbeaten.
- 6 straight games with BTTS for Betis.
- Just two games with Over 2.5 Goals in Rayo’s last 6 at home.
Betting Tip Rayo Vallecano - Real Betis
This is a game that both teams need to secure the best finish possible, ideally leading to a higher-level European competition. We do not expect them to be content with a draw, and that might lead to several goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 Goals.
- Prediction: Over 2.5
- Odds: 2.00
- Stake: 5
Rayo Vallecano
Very important away win at Las Palmas - the three points are crucial in keeping up with their competitors in the struggle for a ticket that leads to European football. Rayo were the better side throughout the contest, missing a few chances before grabbing the winner in the 66th minute thanks to Alvaro Garcia’s beautiful solo effort. They were not particularly threatened for the remainder of the game and managed to hold on to the win rather easily.
They remain in 8th place with 47 points, a spot that will lead them to the Conference League qualifiers, should they finish the season there.
This has been a positive stretch of games for Inigo Perez and his team, winning their second game in a row with the same final score (1-0). Perez emphasised how important it would be for everyone around the club to participate in European competitions, and called on the fans to support the team in their home games.
Rayo have struggled recently at home, winning just once in their last 6 such games. Half of the latter ended with BTTS, while Rayo failed to score in two of them. Their games have generally been low-scoring affairs, with just 15 of their 35 being over 2.5 Goals. Next week, they will travel away from home for the last time this season, to face Celta.
Real Betis
Betis missed a huge chance to move closer to the spots leading to Champions League football next season in their 1-1 home draw vs Osasuna. The team entered the game sluggishly, clearly influenced by fatigue and the squad rotations in the starting lineup, and failed to threaten Osasuna. The second half was a different story, and substitute Isco assisted Cucho Hernandez in the 64th for the Colombian’s fourth goal of the campaign.
The lead did not last, as just 11 minutes later, Osasuna equalised with Budimir. Betis then took risks to try and secure a winner, but almost paid for it. Osasuna missed three major opportunities to come away with a win. Thanks to both luck and goalkeeper Adrian, Betis managed to avoid a catastrophe. The Andalusian side is now 6th with 58 points, 3 away from 5th place, Villarreal, and Champions League football.
This season has been a remarkable success for Manuel Pellegrini’s side, as Betis feature high up in the league standings and have reached the Conference League final (facing Chelsea). Lots of goals in their games, 19 of their 35 ending with over 2.5 Goals, and Betis have scored at least once in 16 straight games. They will face Atletico in Madrid next week.
