On Sunday evening, Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis clash at Vallecas as the home team looks to stay away from La Liga’s relegation zone.
Rayo’s recent form is concerningThe home team are in major danger of getting dragged into the fight for La Liga survival, as they are six points clear of the relegation zone.
A 1-0 defeat at Alaves last time out means that Rayo has failed to win in nine matches in the Spanish top-flight, including picking up just three draws and suffering six defeats.
Their recent La Liga games have been relatively low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in three of their last four outings in the Spanish top flight.
Rayo has recorded back-to-back home draws against Real Madrid and Cadiz. Los Franjirrojos have also failed to win in their last 11 La Liga games on home soil.
Their recent home games in La Liga have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in six of their last seven outings.
Betis’ damaged European hopes in recent gamesLos Verdiblancos’ top-six hopes have been hindered by back-to-back defeats against Atletico Madrid and Villarreal. Betis have won just one of their last four La Liga games.
Despite their recent underwhelming form, the Andalusians are in seventh place in the table, just a point adrift of the European spots in La Liga.
Real Betis’ recent away form in the Spanish top flight has been highly inconsistent, as they have won just two of their last 12 away games in La Liga.
Manuel Pellegrini’s team has been involved in several low-scoring away games, as eight of their last ten outings in the Spanish top-flight have produced under 2.5 goals.Betis keeping four clean sheets in their last six away games in La Liga has made a big contribution to those recent low-scoring matches.
What am I backing?Both teams are in need of victories to further their objectives in La Liga. I expect this to be an even clash, with few goals, so the bet I am backing is under 2.5 goals.
