Laura Rozo
Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis will be a highly anticipated encounter taking place this Sunday at La Liga. The clubs will take part in a derby clash that will surely be full of emotions. While the visitors hope to take the three points to enter the top 5 of the tournament, the home team will be looking for a win to extend their undefeated streak to five (official) matches in a row.
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information about the clash between these two European teams, Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis. This will be a match full of history, passion and anecdotes that only this beautiful game is able to offer.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis La Liga Matchday 16 on January 8, 2023
- Where: Vallecas Stadium, Madrid, Spain
- When: Sunday, January 8, 2023, 10:15 AM (GMT-5)
- BetMGM Moneyline:Rayo Vallecano (+130) / Tie (+225) / Real Betis (+220)
- Unibet Asian Handicap:Rayo Vallecano (AH -0.25, -105) / Real Betis (AH +0.25, -115)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (+115), Under (-160)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-110) / No (-130)
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Rayo Vallecano preview
The team coached by Andoni Iraola has had a season that has improved over time in La Liga, which is why they still have a chance of achieving an important place at the end of the season. With the 0-0 result against Celta de Vigo last time out, the Rayistas have now gone five matches in a row without being defeated, and they occupy the eighth place in the Spanish league.
This Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis match, is a clash that could contribute with the momentum the locals are having to advance in positions, and to aspire to a position that guarantees them a participation in some international competition next season. So far, the Rayo Vallecano team has 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats in La Liga this season, accumulating 23 points.
Possible Rayo Vallecano lineup (4-2-3-1): Stole Dimitrievski; Iván Balliu, Florian Lejeune, Alejandro Catena, Fran García; Santi Comesaña, Óscar Valentín; Isaac Palazón, Unai López, Álvaro García; Radamel Falcao.
Real Betis Preview
The visitors arrive to this Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis match with a great record, as well as with the possibility of advancing to the highest places in La Liga. At home, Los Verdiblancos are in sixth place in the Spanish league with 25 points, attained in seven wins, four draws and four defeats.
In the last Copa del Rey matchday, the team led by Manuel Pellegrini achieved a great 4-1 victory over CD Ibiza as visitors, with goals from Willian José, Edgar González and Nabil Fekir, achiving a dreamed second half for the Real Betis.
The team’s immediate goal is to get into the top four of La Liga, and hold on till the end of the season.
Possible Real Betis lineup (4-5-1): Rui Silva; Youssouf Sabaly, Luiz Felipe, Félix Martí Garreta, Álex Moreno; Andrés Guardado, William Carvalho, Luiz Henrique, Nabil Fekir, Sergio Canales; Borja Iglesias.
JefeBet Prediction
For this derby duel between Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis, we believe there will be a tie. Both teams are coming from similar moments in the local tournament and in the Copa del Rey. Although Betis has been superior, this time the locality will play an important role in unfolding of the match, which will favor Rayo.
Prediction: 1-1 draw.
