LiontipsBetis vs Rayo Vallecano. Predictions and Betting Tips for Copa del Rey
Command Analysis
Betis had a difficult path to the Copa del Rey semifinals. Team eliminated cross-town rivals, Sevilla, from the tournament (2:1). After that club had to handle Real Sociedad, a favourite in any domestic cup. Nonetheless, Sociedad was unable to provide any competition this time and Betis bagged a 4:0 victory.
Beticos are looking impressive in the current La Liga season - after 26 rounds The White-Greens have 14 victories and four draws to their name, delivering 46 points and a 3rd spot in the standings.
Team has the second best offensive record in the league, however, their defensive performance could've been better. After a 2:1 victory over Mallorca, Manuel Pellegrini's men suffered a defeat to Sevilla (1:2), who have an eight-point advantage. Team succeeded in the first play-off round of Europa League, beating Zenit (3:2 on aggregate).
Camarasa, Lainez, Montoya, Miranda, Rodri and Sabaly won't feature in the upcoming match.
On their way to the Spanish Cup semi-final visitors easily went past the first stages, after that they have recorded confident victories over Mirandes (1:0) and Girona (2:1). In the quarter-final, Vallecans recorded a narrow victory over Mallorca (1:0), but couldn't withstand in the first leg against Betis (1:2).
After 25 rounds of La Liga, Andoni Iraola's men have nine victories and four draws, delivering 31 points and a 12th spot in the standings. Team's offensive line is looking weak right now,
Madrid side is currently on a five-game losing streak. In two latest matches The Red Sashes lost to Elche (1:2) and cross-town rivals, Real Madrid (0:1).
Merquelanz and Lopez won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
2 of 5 latest head-to-head matches finished with that score
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 5
This bet played in 4 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
In five latest head-to-head matches no penalties were given
Tip and bets
Head-to-head matches between these teams are always fun to watch. Now a spot in the final is at stake, so both teams will be extremely motivated. We think that visitors will try to find their luck in front of goal, because they have no other options. In five latest head-to-head matches both clubs managed to score, so we are expecting the same result this time.
Our prediction - both to score
We are expecting a tight clash here and we can't rule out a possibility of a draw, hosts will be happy with that result, despite being a favourite. We offer to place a risky bet on a draw.
Our second bet is on a draw
