Rayo Vallecano vs Betis Prediction & Betting Tips (17 March)

Disappointing, this Rayo Vallecano team never confirms its ambitions in the championship. Capable of the best by playing in Europe at the start of the season, it is also capable of the worst by finding itself involved in the race to maintain itself at the end of the year. Indeed, Vallecano occupies the 16th spot in the championship at the start of this day with only four points ahead of Cadiz and two over Celta Vigo, two opponents who will have already played their championship match earlier in the weekend. The residents of Vallecas have not won in the elite since January 2, on the lawn of Getafe 0-2, thus giving way to a terrible series of 9 days without success for a record of 6 defeats and three 3 draws . Last weekend, from a trip to Alaves, Rayo came home empty-handed, losing 1-0. A defeat which comes on top of the draw conceded against Cadiz at home in a 1-1 loss and a heavy defeat experienced by Girona 3-0.

On the other hand, Manuel Pellegrini probably expected better this season with a fierce battle for the Champions and a more successful run in the European Cup. This is not the case since the European adventure ended in the 1/16 finals of the Conference League defeat against Dinamo Zagreb. The objective at the start of the season is still the same today, namely to qualify for Europe through the championship in order to remain attractive. At the start of this 29th day, Bétis occupies 7th place in La Liga with a small point behind 6th, Real Sociedad. The fault in particular is the two recent defeats of the Andalusians in La Liga against Atlético Madrid 2-1 and last weekend at home for the reception of Villarreal 2-3.

Apart from the young Diego Mendez (20 years old, replacement) who could be missing for this part, everyone should be available to the coach. This is the case for the disappointing Isi Palazon (only 3 goals this season), Camello (2 pawns), Raul de Tomas (1 goal) or even Bebe (Cape Verdean international, 2 pawns). The main offensive threat of this team is Alvaro Garcia (6 goals) who should make his return to the competition following his absence last weekend against Alaves.

Be careful though, it is still uncertain this Sunday.