The Seville based club will look to extend their unbeaten run across all competitions as they face a Rayo Vallecano side that has shown resilience in recent games. With both teams vying for crucial points, this encounter promises to be a tactical battle at Estadio Benito Villamarín. The Nerve Africa looks into upcoming game and provides betters with betting tips.
Real Betis are coming into the game on the back of three straight victories, including two in the UEFA Europa Conference League and one in La Liga against Villarreal. Despite being nine points away from a potential Champions League slot, Betis remain in a good position to fight for a European place, having earned 24 points from 17 matches, and are just three points off sixth-placed Mallorca.
For Rayo, back-to-back draws against current league holders Real Madrid and Villarreal have given them some hope. After narrowly escaping relegation last season, the club have started well and are currently six points above the relegation zone.
Abdul Mumin’s Absence a Big Blow to Rayo
The Black Stars defender scored his second league goal of the season against Real Madrid, a personal milestone as he has never scored twice in a single campaign before. Apart from his newfound goalscoring prowess, he has been a vital presence at the back for the club, leading in interceptions (18), blocks (23), and clearances (93).
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With Mumin expected to miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards, Rayo will face a significant challenge in defense. His absence leaves a gap that will be difficult to fill against an in-form Betis side.
Team News
Real Betis will be without five players, including former Arsenal right-back Héctor Bellerín, while Rayo will miss the presence of Abdul Mumin and two other players.
The Odds
Real Betis currently have odds of 1.851 to win, according to 1xbet, while Rayo Vallecano are at 4.88. A draw is priced at 3.7.
Prediction
Without their most reliable defender, Rayo are likely to struggle to keep Real Betis at bay for the majority of the match. The hosts are expected to claim all three points.
Scoreline Prediction: Real Betis 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
