Tomás Yelmini
Spanish La Liga soccer is getting more exciting than ever, and not only because of what is happening at the top of the standings, but also because of the fight to escape from relegation. In this context, eight teams are separated by just three points from the last relegation spot. For this reason, the Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria will be a crucial match with more than three points at stake.
The home team is two points away from entering the European Cup qualification zone, while the visitors need an away win to move away from the red zone.
Today, at JefeBet we tell you how both teams come into this game. Stay with us and read our preview, where you will have access to our predictions, the available betting odds, and probable lineups for this Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria.
Predictions, odds, and betting preview for the Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria La Liga Matchday 20 Game on February 6, 2023
- Where: Vallecas Stadium – Madrid, Spain
- When: Monday, February 6, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Rayo Vallecano (-150) / Tie (+260) / Almeria (+370)
- Asian Handicap: Rayo Vallecano (-0.5, -150) / Almeria (+0.5, +105)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+100) / Under (-130)
- Both teams score: Yes (-110) / No (-115).
Odds provided by DraftKings.
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Rayo Vallecano Preview
Rayo Vallecano’s campaign so far has been formidable. They register 29 points in 19 games, and occupy the seventh place in the standings, just two points behind Betis, the last team to enter the continental competitions for the time being.
They have won five of their last nine games in La Liga (the rest, two draws and two defeats), and are a team that defends well (they conceded only 22 goals). What’s more, they know how to take advantage of their opponents’ mistakes.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Stole Dimitrievski, Iván Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Alejandro Catena, Fran García, Pathé Ciss, Santi Comesaña, Isaac Camacho, Óscar Trejo, Álvaro García, Sergio Camello.
UD Almeria Preview
Almeria is a winning machine at home, but the opposite is true when it’s their turn to play away. Together with Elche (who are in last place with six points), they are the only team that have not won away from home.
In 19 games, they accumulated 22 points that have them eleventh in the standings. It is not bad, but the reality is that they are only three units away from the relegation zone (that place is now occupied by Cádiz). For this reason, ending their bad streak away from home will help to gain confidence for the upcoming vital matches in the fight for the permanence.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Fernando Rubio, Houboulang Mendes, Rodrigo Ely, Srdjan Babic, Sergio Akieme, Lucas Robertone, César De la Hoz, Gonzalo Melero, Adrián Embarba, Luis Suárez, Leo Baptistao.
JefeBet Prediction
Rayo Vallecano has won four of its last five games against Almeria in La Liga, although it is also worth noting that the visitors have gone three games unbeaten.
It will be a very interesting duel to watch, since both teams have a lot at stake. That is why at JefeBet we believe that there will be action, but that this Rayo Vallecano vs Almeria will end up evenly matched.
Prediction: A 2-2 draw.
