Rayo Vallecano vs Betis: prediction for the La Liga fixture
On January 8, Rayo Vallecano will host Beticos for the La Liga clash. What to expect from this battle? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Rayo Vallecano

Just a few points separate Rayo from the Champions League zone. An upcoming game will be a crucial one for the hosts. Club currently has the longest unbeaten run among all La Liga teams.
After a 2:2 draw in Girona, in which team conceded both goals from penalties, Vallecans are unbeaten for six consecutive home games. On November, team secured a memorable 3:2 victory over Real, so head coach Andoni Iraola finally has a chance to secure his first ever victory over Betis. Hosts are going into this game with six victories and five defeats, delivering 23 points and an 8th position in the standings.

Real Betis

Unfortunately for Betis, they failed to get a victory on their return to La Liga. A draw against Athletic (0:0) became team's third consecutive game in La Liga without a victory.
Nonetheless, Manuel Pellegrini's men have seven victories and four draws, delivering 25 points and a 6th position in the standings. Team put up a weak offensive performance, scoring only 17 goals so far.
Camarasa, Sabaly, Luis Felipe, Cruz and Akouokou will miss the upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In three latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves

СтавкаCorrect score 1:0
2 of 5 latest head-to-head matches finished by that score

СтавкаPenalty: no
In 3 of 6 latest matches of the visitors no penalties were given

Tip and bets
We offer to place a bet on the visitors - Seville team has no margin for error in a fight for European places. Vallecans were impressive in recent matches, but their unbeaten run is going on for way too long.
Our prediction - Betis to win the match
We are expecting a tight clash without too many goal opportunities. Opponents are unlikely to score more than two goals.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals