Rayo Vallecano
Football Spain - La Liga Estadio de Vallecas Mon 15 Dec 15:00
Real Betis Balompié
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

La Liga Betting Preview: Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis

Rayo Vallecano clash with Real Betis at Estadio de Vallecas, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Monday 15 December.

Betis to Make it a Close Encounter

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Betis +0.25 at -147 against Rayo. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

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2-2 Draw in Pair’s Previous H2H

Rayo Vallecano were beaten in their last La Liga game and this was on the road at RCDE Stadium. Espanyol claimed a 1-0 victory. Los Franjirrojos enjoyed 63% possession and had two shots on target.

Four days ago, Rayo won 2-1 when visiting Polish Ekstraklasa side Jagiellonia Bialystok in the Europa Conference League.

Real Betis suffered a 5-3 home defeat at Estadio de La Cartuja in their previous La Liga game, being turned over by La Liga leaders Barcelona. The Seville club had just 37% possession and recorded five shots on goal, while Antony, Diego Llorente and Juan Hernandez were on the scoresheet.

On Thursday night, Betis claimed a 3-1 victory when facing Croatian 1. HNL club Dinamo Zagreb away in the Europa League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rayo are unbeaten when it comes to the past three games against Betis, with the last clash ending in a 2-2 draw at Estadio de Vallecas. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in five Betis victories, four draws and one Rayo win.

La Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Real Betis logo Real Betis 21 8 8 5 34 27 7 34:27 32
16 Rayo Vallecano logo Rayo Vallecano 21 5 7 9 17 28 -11 17:28 22
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Rayo Vallecano – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 12.1 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Rayo have had 52.9% possession, 419.3 passes and 6.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.0 goals from 12.7 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal, while earning 6.3 corners.

Alvaro Garcia and Jorge de Frutos are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Nobel Mendy has 1. Leading assistors have been Unai Lopez and Pep Chavarria with 2, while goalkeeper Augusto Batalla has 5 clean sheets.

Real Betis – Last 10 League Games

Betis have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 14.8 attempts, 4.9 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. Manuel Pellegrini's team average 50.4% possession, 455.6 passes, 4.6 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

Juan Hernandez and Antony have scored 5 goals, followed by Abdessamad Ezzalzouli with 3. Pablo Fornals has clocked up 4 assists, with Alvaro Valles and Pau Lopez collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Rayo Vallecano confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Augusto Batalla (GK), Andrei Ratiu, Florian Lejeune, Nobel Mendy, Pep Chavarria, Pathe Ciss, Oscar Valentin, Jorge de Frutos, Isi Palazon, Alfonso Espino, Alvaro Garcia.

Real Betis confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alvaro Valles (GK), Aitor Ruibal, Diego Llorente, Natan, Ricardo Rodriguez, Nelson Deossa, Marc Roca, Antony, Pablo Fornals, Rodrigo Riquelme, Juan Hernandez.

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

When Betis kick off this La Liga match, we will wager them at -147 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the La Liga form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Betis in 7 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Betis in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Betis in 16 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rayo in 5 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rayo in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rayo in 14 of their last 19 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Rayo in 2 consecutive games against Betis.
Betis +0.25 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Rayo Rayo logo 0 - 1 Betis logo Betis

We’re predicting Betis to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +750. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jorge de Frutos Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154 BetMGM logo

We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Shots on Target line which is available at odds of -154.

Latest Jorge de Frutos Player Prop Odds

Cucho Hernández To Score +200 BetMGM logo

Cucho Hernández (Betis) can be wagered to find the net at +200. We think this is the pick of the player props, with generous odds available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Cucho Hernández Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -143 BetMGM logo

There has been nine straight Rayo Vallecano home matches where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 12.20 corners in the previous five Real Betis away games. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Total Corners line being covered, with odds of -143 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Rayo Logo Rayo
Total
12.50 6.20 6.30
Home
12.90 8.10 4.80
Away
10.30 4.60 5.70
Betis Logo Betis
Total
10.00 4.60 5.40
Home
9.50 4.80 4.70
Away
11.70 5.40 6.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Betis +0.25 -147
Both Team To Score No +104
Shots On Target Jorge de Frutos Over 0.5 -154

We’ve got a bet builder and the legs include Real Betis with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, No on the BTTS market as well as Jorge de Frutos (Rayo) to end up with one or more shots on target.

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Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Real Betis are +160 for a La Liga victory, while Rayo Vallecano are +165. The draw is trading at +235 should you think the game will end all square.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Betis at -122 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Rayo at -116.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Over and Under 2.5 Goals available at similar odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -147 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Antony Matheus dos Santos is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Those interested in Antony Matheus dos Santos to find the net anytime can get +150, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +390.

Player Goals
Antony Matheus dos Santos (Betis)
First
+150
Anytime
+390
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Cucho Hernández (Betis)
First
+170
Anytime
+450
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Abde Ezzalzouli (Betis)
First
+220
Anytime
+550
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Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)
First
+240
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Cucho Hernández (Betis)
Over 0.5
-233
Under 0.5
+130
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Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)
Over 0.5
-161
Under 0.5
-109
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Abde Ezzalzouli (Betis)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-109
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Cédric Bakambu (Betis)
Over 0.5
-130
Under 0.5
-133
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Player Shots
Antony Matheus dos Santos (Betis)
Over 3.5
+135
Under 3.5
-
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Abde Ezzalzouli (Betis)
Over 2.5
+130
Under 2.5
-
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Jorge de Frutos (Rayo)
Over 2.5
+120
Under 2.5
-
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Cucho Hernández (Betis)
Over 2.5
-149
Under 2.5
-
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Rayo Difficult to Beat on Home Soil

Rayo haven’t been beaten in five straight games at Estadio de Vallecas. Los Franjirrojos have five draws, four wins and one loss in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.60.

Betis have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous seven matches. The Seville club have six draws, three wins and one loss in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

It was a 2-2 draw when Rayo last played Betis at Estadio de Vallecas. In the previous 6 H2H meetings at Estadio de Vallecas, we have seen three draws, two Betis victories and one Rayo win.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Rayo Vallecano logo Rayo Vallecano Home Stats 4-5-1 1.90 1.30 0.60 2 8 4 6
Real Betis logo Real Betis Away Stats 3-6-1 3.10 1.60 1.50 6 4 9 1
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Rayo Vallecano logo Rayo Vallecano League Stats
Real Betis logo Real Betis League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 1 defeat and 7 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Rayo vs Betis before you bet. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for La Liga, along with current injury news.

Rayo Vallecano Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Real Betis Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Rayo Vallecano Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

13 Augusto Batalla
2 Andrei Ratiu 24 Florian Lejeune 32 Nobel Mendy 3 Pep Chavarria
6 Pathe Ciss 23 Oscar Valentin
19 Jorge de Frutos 7 Isi Palazon 22 Alfonso Espino
18 Alvaro Garcia
1 Alvaro Valles
24 Aitor Ruibal 3 Diego Llorente 4 Natan 12 Ricardo Rodriguez
18 Nelson Deossa 21 Marc Roca
7 Antony 8 Pablo Fornals 17 Rodrigo Riquelme
19 Juan Hernandez

Real Betis Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Rayo Vallecano Substitutes

  • 1Dani Cardenas
  • 4Pedro Diaz
  • 5Luiz Felipe
  • 10Sergio Camello
  • 15Gerard Gumbau
  • 20Ivan Balliu
  • 21Fran Perez
  • 28Samuel Becerra
  • 30Gil Juanpe
  • 33Jozhua Vertrouwd

Real Betis Substitutes

  • 5Marc Bartra
  • 6Sergi Altimira
  • 9Ezequiel Avila
  • 13Adrian
  • 16Valentin Gomez
  • 20Giovani Lo Celso
  • 25Pau Lopez
  • 40Angel Ortiz
  • 52Pablo Garcia

Previous Rayo Vallecano Lineups

11 Dec Europa Conference League
Jagiellonia 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
07 Dec La Liga
Espanyol 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
04 Dec Copa del Rey
Real Avila 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
01 Dec La Liga
Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia
27 Nov Europa Conference League
Slovan Bratislava 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
23 Nov La Liga
Real Oviedo 0-0 Rayo Vallecano

Previous Real Betis Lineups

11 Dec Europa League
Dinamo Zagreb 1-3 Real Betis
06 Dec La Liga
Real Betis 3-5 Barcelona
03 Dec Copa del Rey
Torrent CF 1-4 Real Betis
30 Nov La Liga
Sevilla 0-2 Real Betis
27 Nov Europa League
Real Betis 2-1 Utrecht
23 Nov La Liga
Real Betis 1-1 Girona

Injuries & Suspensions

Rayo Vallecano Injury Table
Type Name Info
Ivan Balliu Physical discom
Abdul Mumin Knee
Andrei Ratiu Lower leg
Real Betis Injury Table
Type Name Info
Natan Yellow cards
Nobel Mendy Red card (direc
A. Ezzalzouli Groin
Aitor Ruibal Muscle
Giovani Lo Celso Muscle
Rodrigo Riquelme Groin
Hector Bellerin Muscle
Juan Hernandez Muscle
Junior Firpo Hamstring
Isco Other
Team Squads

Rayo Vallecano Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Inigo Perez

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Augusto Batalla 13 G 15 1350 15 0 0 0 2 0
Andrei Ratiu 2 D 15 1350 15 0 0 1 4 0
Florian Lejeune 19 D 15 1340 15 0 0 0 2 0
Pep Chavarria 3 D 15 1283 14 1 1 2 4 0
Jorge de Frutos 12 F 14 1086 14 1 4 1 1 0

Real Betis Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Manuel Pellegrini

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Natan 6 D 15 1319 15 0 0 0 4 0
Juan Hernandez 19 F 15 1296 15 0 6 2 2 0
Pablo Fornals 8 M 15 1231 15 0 3 4 1 0
Hector Bellerin 19 D 13 1001 12 1 0 2 1 0
Marc Bartra 5 D 11 914 10 2 1 0 2 0
Spain FlagLa Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 21 17 1 3 57:22 52
2 Real Madrid 21 16 3 2 45:17 51
3 Atlético Madrid 21 13 5 3 38:17 44
4 Villarreal 20 13 2 5 37:21 41
5 Espanyol 21 10 4 7 25:25 34
6 Real Betis 21 8 8 5 34:27 32
7 Celta Vigo 21 8 8 5 29:23 32
8 Real Sociedad 21 7 6 8 29:29 27
9 Osasuna 21 7 4 10 24:25 25
10 Girona 21 6 7 8 21:35 25
11 Elche 21 5 9 7 29:29 24
12 Sevilla 21 7 3 11 28:33 24
13 Athletic Club 21 7 3 11 20:30 24
14 Valencia 21 5 8 8 22:33 23
15 Alavés 21 6 4 11 18:26 22
16 Rayo Vallecano 21 5 7 9 17:28 22
17 Getafe 21 6 4 11 16:27 22
18 Mallorca 21 5 6 10 24:33 21
19 Levante 20 4 5 11 24:34 17
20 Real Oviedo 21 2 7 12 11:34 13
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Atlético Madrid 11 10 1 0 26:7 31
2 Barcelona 10 10 0 0 31:5 30
3 Real Madrid 10 9 0 1 23:6 27
4 Villarreal 11 8 1 2 23:9 25
5 Elche 11 5 5 1 19:10 20
6 Osasuna 10 6 2 2 18:11 20
7 Real Betis 10 6 1 3 20:11 19
8 Espanyol 11 6 1 4 13:14 19
9 Alavés 11 5 3 3 14:11 18
10 Valencia 11 4 5 2 15:11 17
11 Real Sociedad 11 5 2 4 18:16 17
12 Mallorca 10 4 4 2 14:13 16
13 Athletic Club 10 5 1 4 10:11 16
14 Celta Vigo 11 3 5 3 16:13 14
15 Sevilla 11 4 1 6 16:17 13
16 Girona 11 3 4 4 10:18 13
17 Rayo Vallecano 10 2 6 2 8:9 12
18 Getafe 10 3 2 5 8:9 11
19 Real Oviedo 10 1 5 4 3:11 8
20 Levante 9 1 3 5 11:20 6