Three points will be at stake when Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano draw swords in the 25th round of La Liga at Estadio Benito Villamarin on Saturday, 21 February 2026.
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Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- At least three goals were scored in five of Real Betis’ last six matches.
- Six of Rayo Vallecano's last seven games went above the 2.5-goal mark.
- Five of the last seven H2Hs produced at least 11 corners.
Correct score prediction: Real Betis 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Although Rayo Vallecano are coming off a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, their have lost their last three away games, conceding multiple goals in each defeat.
On the other hand, Real Betis have four wins in their last five matches across all competitions, three of which ended 2-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Betis clearly favoured
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Real Betis extended their winning run in La Liga to three games with a 2-1 win at Mallorca last weekend. Manuel Pellegrini's men are now fifth in the Spanish top flight and have won seven of their 11 home games this season.
On the other hand, Rayo Vallecano's four-game losing streak ended with a surprising 3-0 win against Atletico Madrid last time out. They are now just above the relegation zone in 17th place, having won only six of 23 La Liga games this season.
Ahead of this skirmish, Real Betis are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds generally have a 52.4% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that there were at least 11 corners in six of Rayo Vallecano's last seven matches. Keeping in mind that this was also the case in five of the last seven H2Hs, over 10.5 total corners has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Evenly contested
In the last five meetings between Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano, both teams have one win apiece with three draws between them.
Interestingly, the last three skirmishes between these outfits ended in stalemates.
Spain La Liga 15/12/25
Rayo Vallecano
Real Betis
Spain La Liga 15/05/25
Rayo Vallecano
Real Betis
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
Real Betis preview: Few key absences
Coach Pellegrini will not be able to call upon the services of long-term absentees Isco Alarcon (ankle), Giovani Lo Celso (thigh), and Sofyan Amrabat (ankle), due to the aforementioned injuries.
Moreover, Chimy Avila and Cucho Hernandez continued their injury rehabilitation and are definitely out of this weekend's game, but Hector Bellerin could be fit enough to have a place on the bench.
Predicted lineup: Valles (GK), Ruibal, Bartra, Ortiz, Rodriguez, Altimira, Roca, Fornals, Antony, Bakambu & Ezzalzouli
Last five matches
- 15/02/26: Mallorca 1-2 Real Betis (La Liga)
- 08/02/26: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Real Betis (La Liga)
- 05/02/26: Real Betis 0-5 Atletico Madrid (Copa del Rey)
- 01/02/26: Real Betis 2-1 Valencia (La Liga)
- 29/01/26: Real Betis 2-1 Feyenoord (UEFA Europa League)
Rayo Vallecano preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins
Rayo Vallecano will enter this clash with just Diego Mendez unavailable because of a knee injury.
The visitors, who until last weekend were on a four-game losing streak, will have Unai Lopez, Pep Chavarria, and Pathe Ciss all available for this important away game, with those three missing out last time against Atleti.
Predicted lineup: Batalla (GK), Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Espino, Martin, Gumbau, Akhomach, Palazon, Garcia & De Frutos
Last five matches
- 15/02/26: Rayo Vallecano 3-0 Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
- 01/02/26: Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)
- 24/01/26: Rayo Vallecano 1-3 Osasuna (La Liga)
- 18/01/26: Celta Vigo 3-0 Rayo Vallecano (La Liga)
- 14/01/26: Deportivo Alaves 2-0 Rayo Vallecano (Copa del Rey)
Player to watch: Antony
Antony set up Real Betis' second goal in their 2-1 win at Mallorca last weekend. The former Manchester United player has four goal contributions in his last five appearances and will fancy his chances against Rayo Vallecano.