Preview & Prediction: Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis Balompié

In the upcoming clash, Rayo Vallecano is up against Real Betis on 17th March 2024 in the La Liga. Based on their track record, Rayo Vallecano has displayed a not-so-promising performance recently, managing to secure only 2 points from the last 5 games both home and away, averaging 0.4 points per game. They have been struggling to convert their opportunities, with 43% of their games ending with them drawing blanks. While their home side advantage showed signs of favoring them, going unbeaten in 2 games, their inability to secure a win in the last 5 matches might pose a challenge.

On the contrary, Real Betis is heading into the game on a rather upbeat note, having accumulated 7 points from their last 5 games both home and away. With an average of 1.4 points per game, they have exhibited a stronger offensive front, scoring 8 times in their last 5 fixtures. Further, their matches tend to be high-scoring, with 3 or more goals being netted in their last 3 games, and a total of 14 goals in their last 5 combined home and away games.

Interestingly, both teams have seen ‘Both Teams To Score’ (BTTS) outcome in 3 of their last 5 games. However, the previous results from when these teams met does tilt the scales towards Real Betis. They managed to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-0 in the last game. Moreover, out of the 22 meetings between these two, Real Betis has come out on top 9 times compared to Rayo Vallecano’s 6 wins.

Considering Rayo Vallecano’s current poor home form and Real Betis’s successful away matches, alongside their recent performances, Real Betis seems to hold an upper hand in the upcoming match. However, with football being the unpredictable game that it is, the outcomes could always surprise us.

Insights

• Rayo Vallecano has shown poor performance recently, garnering just 2 points from their last 5 games, with an average of 0.4 points per game.
• Rayo Vallecano has struggled to score, with just 3 goals in their last 5 fixtures and have failed to score in 43% of their games this season.
• Despite recent challenges, Rayo Vallecano have proved strong at home, remaining unbeaten in their last 2 home games and scoring in their last 3 home matches.
• Real Betis has demonstrated stronger performance, picking up 7 points from their last 5 games, equating to 1.4 points per game on average.
• Real Betis also presents strong offensive skills, scoring 8 times in the last 5 games, with the last 3 games ending with 3 or more goals.
• Both teams have seen ‘BTTS (Both Teams to Score)’ landing in their recent games; 3 out of the last 5 for Rayo Vallecano and the same for Real Betis.
• In previous face-offs, Real Betis has had the upper hand, winning the last meeting with a score of 2-0, and out of 22 meetings, Real Betis has won 9 times against Rayo Vallecano’s 6 wins.
• Real Betis has performed well on away matches with an average of 1.15 Points Per Game, while Rayo Vallecano has struggled at home with an average score of 0.77 Points Per Game.
• Given the teams’ recent trends and previous encounters, we may anticipate an intense game with potential for both teams to score. However, Real Betis appears likely to maintain its winning streak based on form and historical records.

Match Forecast

• The game will likely see multiple attempts from direct free kicks as both teams are strong in this aspect.
• Expect Real Betis to capitalize on their wing attacks and set pieces, which are their strengths and are areas where Rayo Vallecano often struggles.
• Rayo Vallecano may have a hard time keeping the ball due to their tendency to play long balls and their difficulties in maintaining possession.
• The likelihood of individual errors and offside decisions against Rayo Vallecano is high, as these are their identified weaknesses.
• Real Betis may exploit Vallecano’s weakness at defending against skillful players by using their short-passing style to control the gameplay.
• Rayo Vallecano’s defensive vulnerabilities, particularly counter-attacks, might be exposed by Real Betis’ proficiency in stealing the ball from the opposition.
• Although both teams are weak in aerial duels, winning these could be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
• Rayo Vallecano is likely to spend more time in their own half due to their defensive style, while Real Betis will be looking to maintain possession with their non-aggressive play.
• Both teams struggle with finishing scoring chances, so the game might have a low goal score.
• As both teams have a weak record in protecting a lead, expect to see late drama if either team scores early.

Match Facts

• When Rayo Vallecano hosts Real Betis Seville, a 1-1 draw has been the most frequent outcome, happening 4 times.
• Out of the matches played between Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis Seville, no matter the location, a 1-1 result has been the most recurring, happening in 6 games.
• Out of the past 16 encounters where Rayo hosted, they’ve secured victory 4 times, 6 games ended in draw, and Betis won 6 times. Betis leads in goals with a 22-20 difference.
• Over 32 games that have taken place between Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis Seville, Rayo has triumphed 7 times, Betis has won 14 times, and 11 games have ended in a draw. There has been a 50-35 goal difference favoring Real Betis Seville.
• Rayo Vallecano last tasted victory at home against Real Betis Seville in 2014.
• Last season, Real Betis Seville claimed victory in both matches against Rayo Vallecano, with game scores of 3-1 and 2-1.
• Approximately 30% of Rayo Vallecano’s goals occur between the 16th and 30th minute of play.
• The lowest percentage of Rayo Vallecano’s goals, specifically 4%, are scored between the 46th and the 60th minute in the league.
• Real Betis Seville scores most of their goals, 22%, within the first 15 minutes of the match.
• Rayo Vallecano is yet to win in their last 10 games.
• Rayo Vallecano has seen an 11-match streak without a victory at home.
• Rayo Vallecano has lost against Real Betis Seville in their last 3 encounters.
• In 4 out of their 13 home matches in this season’s LaLiga, Rayo Vallecano didn’t score.
• There were 3 instances in 13 away games in this season’s La Liga where Real Betis Seville couldn’t score.
• The home records for this season show Rayo Vallecano with 1 win, 7 draws and 5 losses.
• This season, on the road, Real Betis Seville has 3 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.
• Alvaro Garcia and Willian Jose are the current top scorers for their respective teams, Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis Seville, with 6 and 7 goals respectively.
• For Rayo Vallecano, Raul De Tomas has the highest number of assists with 3 as does Isco for Real Betis.
• Alfonso Espino from Rayo Vallecano has collected 8 yellow cards, the most within their team, while Isco from Betis has gotten 7.
• One year prior, Rayo Vallecano stood at 9th in the table, now they are at the 16th place.
• In their past 7 games, Rayo Vallecano has conceded at least one goal.
• Rayo Vallecano’s chances of winning the first half lies at 22%, while that for Real Betis is slightly higher at 26%.
• Real Betis Seville emerged as the winner in their most recent game against Rayo Vallecano.
• In the game where they had a lead of 1 goal, Real Betis Seville won half of those matches.
• If Rayo Vallecano is trailing by 1 at home, they haven’t managed to pull a win.
• When facing a 1-goal deficit away from home, Real Betis Seville manages to secure a win in 16% of their games.
• Real Betis Seville has shown a stronger performance than Rayo Vallecano in the LaLiga this season.
• Over their last 5 matches, Real Betis Seville’s performance has been superior to Rayo Vallecano’s.
• Rayo Vallecano has failed to win any of their last 5 LaLiga matches against Real Betis Seville.
• In matches against Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano usually scores an average of 0.8 goals while Betis manages to score an average of 1.8 goals against Rayo.
• Typically, the Rayo Vallecano vs Real Betis Seville match sees an average of 2.6 goals.
• Typically, these matches witness an average of 1.4 goals in the first half.
• Neither team won their most recent match in LaLiga.
• Rayo Vallecano averages 1.16 goals when playing at home, while Real Betis Seville records an average of 1.24 goals when playing away.
• Both teams suffered defeat in their last match.