Rayo Vallecano take on the visitors Betis in the round 16 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Monday, December 15th at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas (Madrid).
Rayo Vallecano have established themselves as solid mid-table contenders despite very modest financial resources. Last season, they managed to edge Osasuna to eighth place after a very tight race, with both sides finishing on 53 points. That result earned the Spaniards a place in the Conference League, where they overcame Neman in qualification and opened the main stage with victories. Their European autumn, however, ended in Bratislava against Slovan, although Jagiellonia were beaten away this week. At the same time, the heavy schedule often took its toll in La Liga, even though there was a positive spell in October. In the previous round, they suffered a defeat to Espanyol. In the Copa del Rey, they progressed past Real Avila, but only thanks to goals scored in the 90+4th minute and in extra time. Overall, recent results suggest that Rayo have struggled to maintain consistency across competitions. The accumulated fatigue has clearly affected their domestic form, especially against direct rivals.
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Betis are delivering strong results despite missing a key leader. The Verdiblancos are very much a coach-driven team, with much of their success credited to Pellegrini. He has been in charge since 2020, won the Copa del Rey, and reached the Conference League final six months ago. Finishing sixth in La Liga with 60 points secured a place in the more prestigious Europa League. There, Betis have been collecting points steadily. This Thursday, they produced a confident away win over Dinamo Zagreb. Domestically, they have lost only to Athletic Club at the end of summer and to Atletico Madrid two months ago. In the latest round against Barcelona, they scored three times but still lost 3–5. Prior to that, they enjoyed a comfortable 4–1 victory over Torrent in the cup. Despite occasional setbacks, Betis continue to show a high level of attacking efficiency. Their overall form across competitions indicates a team capable of controlling matches even under pressure.
Between 2015 and 2023, Betis did not lose in regular time. However, they were beaten 0–2 in the capital last spring, and both meetings last season ended in draws. The matchup is seen as fairly even, but the visitors have been more productive this season. We recommend backing Betis with a zero handicap.
Prediction for the match: Betis to win with 0.0 handicap.
