Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 13/05/2023, 08:30  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 15/05/2023 at 07:00 in LaLiga Prediction

With just five matches left in La Liga, the battles for Europa and Conference League qualification spots are heating up, and this week Real Betis will play a crucial match against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday evening. The hosts are currently in sixth place in La Liga, with 52 points, five points clear of Girona in seventh place, and nine points behind Real Sociedad in the fourth and final Champions League qualification spot. Real Betis won their last league match 1-0 against Athletic Bilbao to bring a three-match winless run to an end, which included two losses and a draw. Their home record this term has been fairly good, with eight wins, four draws, and four losses in 16 matches at Estadio Benito Villamarin, though they haven’t been able to put in a sustained run of results for the most part. Betis won the reverse fixture 2-1 in January and will be expecting to complete the double over this opponent as they look to keep the pressure on the sides above them. 

Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano will be eyeing up a late push to break into Conference League qualification contention, currently in ninth place and just one point behind Girona in seventh. Following a 2-1 win in their last match over Real Valladolid, the visitors have now won three and lost three of their last six league matches. However, their away record this season has been poor, with four wins, five draws, and seven losses. Rayo Vallecano have failed to win any of their last six away matches, drawing two and losing four. The visitors have failed to beat this opponent in their last seven attempts, losing four and drawing three, and with poor away form, they are likely to find it tough to get a result in this one.