Rayo Vallecano vs Sevilla Prediction & Betting Tips (5 February)

Rayo Vallecano finds itself once again in discussions of maintenance, proof that its great season last year was only a flash in the pan. Installed on the 13th step of the ranking at the start of this day, the residents of Vallecas will perhaps have seen Villarreal move in front during the weekend. At home, which is their strength as a general rule, they have not raised their arms for eight matches for a record of three defeats, including two successive defeats against Valencia 0-1 and against Las Palmas 0-2. Last weekend, the players from the Madrid suburbs logically lost at the Wanda against Atlético Madrid 2-1 following their draw in the Basque Country against Real Sociedad 0-0.

Sevilla FC are in the doldrums and a defeat this evening would compromise their chances of returning to at least the top 10 with ten points behind their evening opponent. Victory is obligatory but it seems impossible to find success with the outgoing winner of the Europa League who has not won for five days and who has even lost 4 times over this period Last weekend, for the arrival of the Basque team of Osasuna, the Andalusians put out the fire somewhat by settling for a 1-1 draw. In the standings, the Sevillians were 16th with 17 points but they remain within shooting range of Cadiz and .

Qualified for the CAN quarter-finals with Cape Verde, Bebe (2 goals this season) will be out this evening. The Senegalese Pathe Ciss should be back following the elimination of Senegal in the 1/8th round. Suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards last weekend, Unai Lopez should be back in the group while Mendez (sporadic within the rotation) is injured. Little used with Fenerbahce, midfielder Miguel Crespo arrived at Vallecas on loan for the second half of the season while Jonathan Montiel left on loan but this time to Burgos (Valladolid in the first half of season). End clap for former Croatian international Ivan Rakitic (club legend and European champion with Barça in 2015)  who joined Saudi Arabia (Al-Shabab) last week. Remember that the captain Fernando returned to the country (Brazil) while Gattoni joined Anderlecht on loan. In the arrivals section, the Frenchman Agoumé (loan, Inter) and the young Hannibal Mejbri (United, loan) have arrived.

The second mentioned would pose some problems due to his behavior in training. Excluded against Osasuna, the crack Suso (1 goal, 3 assists this season) will logically be suspended this evening while Sergio Ramos will serve his suspension for an accumulation of yellow cards. In the defensive sector, we already note the crucial absence of Gudelj (injured) or even Kike Salas. Lukebakio (11 pawns last year in the Bundesliga with Hertha) is still on the flank (glitch) like Lamela (important) or Mariano Diaz (ex-Lyon/Real Madrid). Eliminated from the CAN with Morocco, scorer Youssef En-Nesyri (5 pawns in La Liga) should a priori be back in time to play this game.