Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction & Betting Tips (19 May)

It was not flamboyant but FC Barcelona retained its second place in La Liga during the week by beating an Almeria team that had already been relegated for a few weeks 2-0. A victory to the credit of Firmin Lopez who, in addition to his double, was one of the only Catalan side to bring pep to the game. Out of the race to achieve the back-to-back following their setback during the Clasico against Real Madrid at the Bernabéu on April 21, 3-2, the Culers subsequently recorded three victories in the space of four days against Valencia 4-2, Real Sociedad 2-0 and therefore at Almeria this week. And despite the fact that they have been beaten twice by Girona this season 2-4 in the first leg, 4-2 in the return at the beginning of May, they should finish well ahead of their neighbors in the standings since they have 4 points of advantage. advances before the last two days. Rayo Vallecano has greatly disappointed this season and can thank the weakness of teams like Cadiz, Granada and Almeria who will a priori be the 3 to go down the last 2 cities are already doomed. Indeed, Vallecano lost crucial mid-table matches and showed irregularity in his scores.

15th at the start of this day, the visitors however have a comfortable lead of 6 points over the Cadistas and only need one point to definitively ensure their maintenance in La Liga barring a misstep from the Andalusians. This week, Falcao and his teammates defeated Granada 2-1, despite the very early expulsion of Trejo in the 8th minute. This victory put an end to their series of three days without a victory for a record of 2 defeats against Villarreal without possible dispute 3-0 and against... Almeria 0-1.

Injured and OUT until the end of the season, Frenkie de Jong and Gavi will logically be out this evening like Araujo while Baldé has returned to team training but he will probably be too tight to play this evening. Suspended for Almeria, German international Gundogan should be back home. Author of a victorious double against Almeria, Fermin Lopez (7 league goals this season) makes the most of the little playing time that Xavi gives him. Robert Lewandowski (17 goals, 8 assists) can still hope to win the Pichichi for the second successive season with 3 goals behind Dovbyk. Excluded very early against Granada this week, Oscar Trejo will be suspended this evening while midfielder Diego Mendez still seems physically just able to hold his place.

For the rest, the group will be full. On a personal level, we can cite Alvaro Garcia's great campaign (6 goals) and that's it. Disappointment around Isi Palazon (4 pawns) and Sergio Camello (only 3 goals) who were unable to confirm their good season last year.