Rayo Vallecano take on Real Betis at the Estadio de Vallecas in Spain’s La Liga on Thursday, 15 May. Read our La Liga predictions for the clash below.
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Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis prediction: Goals at both ends expected
Key Stats
- Each of Real Betis’s last six away assignments in La Liga have produced goals at both ends.
- Real Betis have lost only one of their last 12 fixtures in La Liga.
- Antony has scored four times in his last six appearances in all competitions for Real Betis.
- Rayo Vallecano have notched exactly once in four of their last five games.
Correct score prediction: Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Real Betis
Real Betis have won four and drawn one of their last five away matches in La Liga, scoring an average of 2.20 goals per game along the way and they have enough firepower to outgun modest scorers Rayo Vallecano here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Real Betis have the edge
- HOME: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Rayo Vallecano enjoyed successive 1-0 wins over Getafe and Las Palmas in their last two games, though they have been given just a 34.5% chance of completing a hattrick at Real Betis’s expense on Thursday.
Real Betis dropped two points in a 1-1 draw with Osasuna last time out, however, they are unbeaten in four league games and the visitors will kick off this week’s clash as 6/4 favourites. View more of our free football predictions and La Liga analysis on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: Results have been mixed
The last three meetings between the clubs produced one win for Rayo Vallecano, one victory for Real Betis and a draw.
Spain La Liga 22/12/24
Real Betis
Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga 17/03/24
Rayo Vallecano
Real Betis
Spain La Liga 02/09/23
Real Betis
Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga 15/05/23
Real Betis
Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga 08/01/23
Rayo Vallecano
Real Betis
Rayo Vallecano preview: Ciss could return
Raul de Tomas, Randy Nteka, Joni Montiel and Abdul Mumin are injured for Rayo Vallecano though Pathe Ciss could be available again following a recent ban. Rayo (8th) are two places and 11 points behind Real Betis in the La Liga standings.
Predicted lineup: Batalla (GK), Balliu, Lejeune, Hernandez, Chavarria, Valentin, Lopez, Ratiu, Palazon, Embarba, Garcia
Spain La Liga 09/05/25
W
Las Palmas
0
Rayo Vallecano
1
Spain La Liga 02/05/25
W
Getafe
0
Rayo Vallecano
1
Spain La Liga 24/04/25
L
Atletico Madrid
3
Rayo Vallecano
0
Spain La Liga 19/04/25
D
Valencia
1
Rayo Vallecano
1
Spain La Liga 13/04/25
L
Athletic Bilbao
3
Rayo Vallecano
1
Real Betis preview: Four out for visitors
Real Betis could be without the services of injured quartet Hector Bellerin, Marc Roca, Diego Llorente and Ezequiel Avila. Antony should come back into the starting XI having been named on the bench against Osasuna last time out.
Predicted lineup: Vieites (GK), Sabaly, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez, Cardoso, Lo Celso, Antony, Isco, Fornals, Bakambu
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
D
Osasuna
1
Real Betis
1
UEFA Conference League 08/05/25
D
Fiorentina
2
Real Betis
2
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
W
Espanyol
1
Real Betis
2
UEFA Conference League 01/05/25
W
Fiorentina
1
Real Betis
2
Spain La Liga 24/04/25
W
Valladolid
1
Real Betis
5
Player to watch – Johnny Cardoso
Johnny Cardoso has been catching the eye at the base of Real Betis’s midfield this season and the combative 23-year-old’s strong ball-winning and tackling attributes could make him a key player again on Thursday.
Cardoso is a workhorse for Betis
Cardoso has been averaging 2.00 tackles, 1.80 interceptions and 1.30 fouls per game in La Liga this season and the American anchorman should be right in the thick of the action again on Thursday.
