Our Soccer Bet Prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Will Surprise You

Most recently, they put up a good fight against Girona, the team atop the standings, but ended up losing 2-1. Rayo Vallecano scored the opener only five minutes into the game, but the defense couldn’t hold up, and Girona turned things around in the second half.

Regardless of the result, Rayo scored in four of their last five games and already qualified for the second round of the Copa del Rey after crushing Atletico Luganes 6-0 in its debut.

Alvaro Garcia is the team’s top scorer with four goals, but the team’s attacking unit also includes Radamel Falcao, Raul de Tomas, and Tiago Correia. If you were looking for a good underdog bet to include in your soccer picks, you just found it.

Barcelona Without Gavi for a While

Very bad news for Barcelona. Midfielder Gavi was injured while playing for Spain during the most recent international break. The youngster will be out for several months, which means head coach Xavi Hernandez needs to find a proper, reliable backup.

The good news is that Frenkie de Jong is expected to return after missing several games due to injury, including El Clasico, which Barcelona lost 2-1. Goalkeeper Marc Andre ter-Stegen, who suffered from a back injury while training with Germany, is also expected to be available.

Look who’s back 🫶 pic.twitter.com/zJWwV3OWwn

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 20, 2023

Before the international break, Barcelona fulfilled its role as betting online favorites against Deportivo Alaves with a 2-1 victory. Robert Lewandowski was named Player of the Match after scoring both goals. Lewandowski is the team’s top scorer with seven goals, and you can expect him to be highly motivated after scoring for Poland during the international break.

Finally, Barcelona remains undefeated on the road thanks to a 3-3-0 record. They scored in five of those matches and finished with a clean sheet twice. It hasn’t been a particularly good season for Barcelona, but we’re still talking about a powerhouse, don’t forget that.

Barcelona Winless in Last Four Meetings

Believe it or not, Barcelona hasn’t defeated Rayo Vallecano in their last four encounters. Last season, the meeting at Camp Nou finished with a goalless draw, while the rematch in Madrid finished with a 2-1 victory for the home side.

The total has gone over 2½ goals in six of their last 10 meetings, with both teams scoring in each one, something I expect to happen again on Saturday. That means you should include the over in your La Liga betting ticket.

Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Game Information

• Game: Rayo Vallecano (4-6-3) vs Barcelona (9-3-1)
• Date: Saturday, Nov. 25
• Time: 8 a.m. ET
• Location: Estadio Vallecas, Madrid
• Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Live Stream: Fubo.tv

Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Betting Lines

Soccer Pick Prediction for Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona

Gavi will be missed, but Barcelona is a team with talent to spare, at least enough to put up a good fight against Rayo Vallecano. However, I don’t expect Barcelona to win.

Besides injuries, Barcelona’s top players won’t be at 100% after the international break, something Rayo Vallecano doesn’t have to worry about.

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