Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Predictions and Betting Tips

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Real Betis, having secured a first leg advantage, now play hosts to Rayo Vallecano looking to book a place in the Copa Del Rey final. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Real Betis' 2-1 victory at the Vallecas put them one ahead of Rayo Vallecano on the head-to-head side of things. Would they make it back to back wins against their opponents this Thursday ?

The hosts in the driving seat heading into the return leg

Goals from Borja Iglesias and William Carvalho secured a comeback victory for Pellegrini and his troops who head into this return leg holding all the aces. The first leg victory marked the beginning of an amazing run as we saw the Green and Whites string together a run of four consecutive victories in all competitions. A 0-0 stalemate in the return leg of their Europa League playoff tie with Zenit did put an end to this run, nonetheless, they still went through following a 3-2 victory in the first leg. Most recently, they were downed by Sevilla in what was their first loss in six games across all competitions. Now focused on Thursday's matchup, Real Betis would be looking to secure a spot in the Copa Del Rey final for the first time ever, bidding to do one better than their semifinal loss back in 2019.

Rayo Vallecano don't exactly head into this game in the most encouraging form. Alvaro Garcia did give them an early lead in the first leg and although this goal still puts them in the tie, they do have one mountain to climb in Seville this Thursday. Not exactly the best travellers this season- with just one win away from home in the Spanish top-flight-, Rayo's prospects of making it to the Copa Del Rey final for the first time in over forty years isn't promising. Still and all, we expect them to fight the good fight at the Benito Villamarin.

Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Team News

Real Betis possible starting XI:

Silva; Bellerín, Pezzella, Bartra, Moreno; Carvalho, Rodriguez; Canales, Fekir, Juanmi; Willian Jose

Rayo Vallecano possible starting XI:

Zidane; Balliu, Suarez, Catena, Garcia; Ciss, Comesana; Bebe, Trejo, García; Guardiola

Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction: 2-0

Both sides were on the losing side of things last weekend, however, Real Betis not only have the first-leg advantage, but they've also been the better side in recent weeks. As such, we're backing them to secure a spot in the Copa Del Rey final this Thursday.