Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Match Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks

Real Betis enjoyed a good run in the competition and wants to be back in the European mix next year, but must stay in front of three clubs that remain within striking distance of its current sixth spot. Betis has shown a Jekyll and Hide nature in recent games, alternating between wins and defeats with mixed performances, so it’s difficult to include it in our La Liga picks and parlays.

Real Betis’ success starts with the coach. In Manuel Pellegrini, the team has one of the most experienced coaches in La Liga. After previously finishing as a La Liga runner-up with Villarreal and Real Madrid and leading Malaga to a historic fourth-placed finish, he now hopes to take Real Betis back to the Champions League for the first time since 2005.

Midfielder Edgar Gonzalez is back from suspension, while Luiz Felipe, Victor Ruiz Torre, and Nabil Fekir remain in the recovery room. Deciding to play an attacking brand of football means Betis gives up many chances at the other end, so most of its games are high-scoring affairs.

Rayo Vallecano Struggling on the road

Vallecano has long since secured its third consecutive campaign in the Spanish top flight for only the fourth time in its history, having been relegated to the rock-bottom position after their previous promotion in 2018.

Andoni Iraola, who earned seven caps for the Spanish national team during his playing career, has been in charge of the club since the summer of 2020, guiding the team to promotion via the playoffs before securing an impressive 12th-place finish in its first season back at the elite level.

During its wilderness years languishing in the third Spanish division as recently as 2008, Rayo’s fan base could only have dreamed of witnessing names such as Radamel Falcao lining up for them on a weekly basis. But, under Iraola’s charge, the team appears to be establishing itself as mid-table La Liga staples.

Vallecano is set to remain without talismanic forward Falcao due to a muscle injury. Former Newcastle United defender Florian Lejeune is suspended after being sent off during the first half of the embarrassing 4-0 defeat to rock-bottom Elche, so if you’re betting online, you shouldn’t back Rayo on Monday.

Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head

The hosts have lost only one of their last six at home, a 2-0 defeat to Cadiz, where they were reduced to 10 men in the first half and were down to nine after an hour. Real Betis has won three of its last six home league games and competed well in draws with top-four sides Real Madrid and Real Sociedad.

Rayo Vallecano has lost four of its last five La Liga away games. Betis has kept clean sheets in three of its last five home games, while Vallecano has failed to score in three of its last five road trips.

The visitors have allowed 23 goals in 16 away games. Betis has beat Rayo in the reverse fixture, 2-1 on the road.

Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Match Information

• Match: Real Betis (15-7-11) vs Rayo Vallecano (12-10-11)
• Location: Estadio Benito Villamarin, Sevilla
• Day/Time: Monday, May 15, 3:00 p.m. ET
• Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano: fubo.tv

Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Betting Lines

Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Picks and Prediction

The hosts enter this match as favorites, priced at -110 on the three-way moneyline according to the latest La liga odds, while the goal line is set at 2½.

There should be confidence in the Betis camp, and a win against a struggling away team looks like a good value play. Although the visitors have played great this season, we don’t expect them to leave this match with three points, as their record against Real Betis is very poor, with no wins in the last 10 meetings. We still expect Rayo to find the back of the net, so for better odds, we will combine the moneyline with the goals market.

The Betis is listed at -110 in our Vegas La Liga lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Betis, you have a chance to win $91. The Rayo Vallecano is +315, offering a chance to win $315 on a $100 wager.

The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Betis a 52.38% chance to win, with Rayo Vallecano at 24.10%.

Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Match Detail