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Barcelona — Rayo Vallecano: forecast and bets with odds of 2.25
Barcelona will host Rayo Vallecano on February 17 in the 24th round of the Spanish championship. Will the "blue-garnet" be able to justify the status of the favorite, get three points and match the main competitor on points, or will the "bees" play a strong match and remain undefeated? In the forecast, we assessed the prospects of each of the teams and selected the most reliable bets. What choice should I make?
Command Analysis
Barcelona
SpainCurrent form
Barcelona traditionally approached the start of the season as a clear contender for the championship title along with Real Madrid - despite the Galacticos' summer gains, Hansi Flick's team was quite capable of setting maximum goals. In addition, it was necessary to maintain a balance, being torn on two fronts, in the Champions League the Catalans probably also counted on the title.
Barcelona got off to a perfect start in the championship, scoring seven wins in the first seven rounds and confidently topping the table. However, the defeat by Osasuna in the eighth round did not become a catalyst for the crisis and the blue-garnet continued to take their points regularly, giving out only in December a series of two defeats in a row in the championship, which the competitors took advantage of.
At the moment, Barcelona is in third place in the table, three points behind the leader of Real Madrid, two points ahead of Atletico, but both competitors have already played their matches in the 24th round and lost points, today there is a chance to match the cream. In the last round, Barcelona beat Sevilla 4-1 away, thus gaining their third victory in a row and their 15th of the season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Lopez is disqualified. Christensen, Bernal and Ter Stegen are injured.
Interesting betting trends
- Barcelona have won their last three matches.
- Barcelona has beaten Rayo Vallecano in the last two matches
- Barcelona have not conceded in two of their last three matches.
Approximate line—up: Szczensny - Kunde, Martinez, Kubarsi, Balde — Gavi, de Jong, Pedri — Yamal, Lewandowski, Rafinha.
Rayo Vallecano
SpainCurrent form
Before the start of the season, Rayo Vallecano was not considered a contender for European cups – it was very difficult to count on anything more than maintaining a residence permit in the elite with the existing selection of players, and the Bees were not obvious candidates for relegation. Predictably, Inigo Perez's team had a difficult start, scoring only one win in four rounds, but they were able to improve.
Gradually, from match to match, Rayo Vallecano gained form and moved up the table, and since December, it began to work wonders. Combining their participation in the Spanish Cup and the championship, the Bees were successful on each of the fronts, but eventually they were eliminated from Real Sociedad in the Cup, having the opportunity to concentrate on the championship, where they sensationally managed to join the fight for European cups.
At the moment, Rayo Vallecano occupies the sixth place in the table with 35 points and is three points ahead of the seventh Osasuna, which has already played its match in the 24th round, Real Sociedad and Girona are also serious competitors. In the last round, the Bees beat Valladolid 1-0, thus gaining their third victory in a row and their ninth of the season.
Disqualifications and injuries
De Tomas, Camello, Montiel and Lopez are injured.
Interesting betting trends
- In the last nine league matches, Rayo Vallecano has not lost – five wins and four draws.
- In the last 13 matches, Rayo Vallecano has scored
- In the last two matches, Rayo Vallecano did not concede.
Approximate composition: Battaglia — Ratu, Lejeune, Mumin, Chavarria — Diaz, Ciss De Frutos, Palazon, Garcia — Nteka.
Trends
The bet is an accurate score of 4:1
Barcelona have scored two of their last 16 wins with this score.
12.75Bet Barcelona will score in each of the halves
This bet has been successful in Barcelona's last two matches.
1.55Rayo Vallecano'sbetwill score in the second half
In the last three matches of Rayo Vallecano, such a bet played
2.45The bet Total of the first half is more than 1.5 goals
This scenario has been implemented in Barcelona's last two matches.
1.89Tip and bets
Barcelona has a great opportunity today to match Real Madrid on points - for this it is necessary to get a victory. In general, the task for the "blue-garnet" is quite feasible – the opponent is significantly inferior in class, and has not created any special problems in face-to-face meetings in recent years. Despite all their recent achievements, Rayo Vallecano is unlikely to be able to deprive Barcelona of a confident victory at such a crucial moment, when the Catalans are eager to regain their leadership, it makes sense to give preference to the favorite, who has recently regained excellent form.
We believe that the guests have no chance. The forecast is an Asian handicap (-2) for Barcelona. This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.90
Bet on the total
Barcelona has recently regained its game, shows bright attacking football, scores a lot – Valencia and Sevilla have scored nine goals between them in the last two matches. Obviously, Rayo Vallecano also has problems in defense, the Catalans will be extremely motivated, and the visitors will not be left without conceding goals. At the same time, the Bees demonstrate the wonders of implementation and score in 13 consecutive matches, they are quite capable of responding with one goal.
The bet is that both will score. This bet is offered with a coefficient of 1.75
Combined bid
Barcelona is definitely the favorite and will only bet on victory today – the Blue-Garnet team has a great opportunity to get ahead after the mistakes of their competitors. It is unlikely that the Catalans will miss such a chance, especially since the opponent's level allows them to set maximum goals. At the same time, it will be difficult to beat Rayo Vallecano dry – the Bees make perfect use of their chances, are in great shape, and have tournament motivation.
The bet is Barcelona's victory and both will score. This bet is offered for 2.25
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