LiontipsBarcelona vs Rayo Vallecano. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Barcelona got off to an unsuccessful start in the Champions League, which led the team into the Europa League playoffs. Catalan club advanced past two first play-off rounds, beating Napoli (5:3 on aggregate) and Galatasaray (2:1).
In the quarter-final of the secondary European tournament Xavi's men were eliminated by Eintracht - match in Frankfurt ended on level terms, but German club beat the Blaugrana at Camp Nou.
After 32 rounds of La Liga Barca have 18 victories and nine draws, delivering 63 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. Team is 15 points adrift from the leader, so it will be nearly impossible to catch up to Real. After a defeat to Cadiz (0:1) hosts managed to beat Real Sociedad (1:0).
Umtiti, Alves, Fati, Roberto, Pedri and Araujo won't feature in the upcoming match.
Rayo Vallecano got off to a perfect start in the current La Liga season, team returned to the top-flight division from Segunda. A great performance in the first half of the season helped the club to stay clear of relegation battle.
Team also put up a decent performance in the Spanish Cup, where the Vallecans easily advanced past first rounds, beating Gijuelo (2:1, pens), Bergantinos (3:1), Mirandes (1:0) and Girona (2:1).
However, club was unable to beat Betis in the semi-final of that competition. After 32 rounds of La Liga Madrid team has 10 victories and seven draws, delivering 37 points and a 14th spot in the standings. In the previous round the Red Sashes have recorded an away victory over Espanyol (1:0).
Merquelanz and Saveljic will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:0
Hosts won four of five latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: yes
Penalties were awarded in every third head-to-head match
Tip and bets
We are expecting a confident victory from the hosts in this match, they are in a wonderful form, fighting for a 2nd spot in the league, so Catalan club has no margin for error. The Blaugrana have a great chance to take their revenge for a defeat to the capital club in the first half of the season. We are expecting a confident victory from Barcelona.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Barcelona
Aside from a defeat in the previous head-to-head match, Catalan club is more successful in head-to-head matches. Barcelona should be able to record a confident victory for the fans.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by three goals
