LaLiga: Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 18 match between Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Both Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the LaLiga. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe on Sunday.

Placed nineth in the table Real Betis have amassed 24 points after 17 matches. On 21 points, Rayo Vallecano rank 12th with 17 matches played this season.

Team form: Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano

Real Betis Form

Real Betis swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 0-1 against CS Petrocub. They went on to defeat Villarreal 1-2 and made it three on the spin against HJK in a 1-0 victory. Real Betis won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the LaLiga, while also drawing two. They suffered one defeats, while they scored nine and conceded seven goals.

Rayo Vallecano Form

In their previous three outings, Rayo Vallecano won by 0-1 against Valencia, drew 3-3 with Real Madrid, before also drawing 1-1 against Villarreal. Rayo Vallecano claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the LaLiga. The scoreline from these matches reads four goals conceded and four scored.

Betting stats and facts for Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

In-form players: Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano

While only scoring two goals in his last six outings for Real Betis, Giovani Lo Celso has been good for them over the course of the season with seven goals to his name so far. He should be highly motivated to expand of his tally against Rayo Vallecano, and he looks well worth a place in an accumulator on Sunday, depending on your betting strategy.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Estadio Benito Villamarin across all tournaments Real Betis won six times, drew three and lost one times. Rayo Vallecano claimed four wins, three draw and three defeats in their last 10 games away. Real Betis have not lost to Rayo Vallecano in 7 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Real Betis scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Rayo Vallecano scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Rayo Vallecano managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Real Betis have scored in 8 consecutive home meetings with Rayo Vallecano.

Total goals

Real Betis saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Rayo Vallecano’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.6 goals in these matches. Real Betis conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.