Both sides are heading into the match on the back victories almost ten days ago, with the hosts edging past Athletic Bilbao 1-0, while Rayo got the better of Real Valladolid 2-1.
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Real Betis will host Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga fixture at Benito Villamarin on Monday evening. Both sides are heading into the match on the back victories almost ten days ago, with the hosts edging past Athletic Bilbao 1-0, while Rayo got the better of Real Valladolid 2-1. As of now, Betis are occupying sixth spot in the Spanish top flight standings, having collected 52 points from 33 games, ten points adrift of fourth-placed Real Sociedad who have played a game more. The visitors, meanwhile, are sitting at the 11th position, with 46 points to their name.
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Betis secured their 15th league-win of the season against Athletic Bilbao last time out thanks to Willian Jose’s lone goal inside the opening six minutes. The result ended their three game winless streak. The poor run of form has almost certainly ended Manuel Pellegrini’s side’s top four hopes, with the Green and Whites trailing fourth-placed Real Sociedad by ten points but they are in a strong position qualify for the Europa League next season. Los Verdiblancos are currently sitting four points clear of seventh-placed Girona and five shy of fifth placed Villarreal. Finishing fifth would see them earn a spot in group stages of the Europa League next season, while the team in seventh will go into the Europa Conference League playoff round. Meanwhile, Betis have been relatively strong at home this term, having picked up 28 points from 16 matches.
Rayo, on the other hand, are winless in their last six away games in the La Liga, while they have collected just 17 points from a possible 48 on the road. The Red Stripes are heading into the match on the back of three wins from their last five outings. Last time out, Franjirrojos got the better of Valladolid courtesy of second-half efforts from Raul de Tomas and Sergio Camello. It was their 12th top flight victory of the season. Andoni Iraola’s side have a game in hand over the seventh-placed Girona and are just two points adrift of Gironistes. A victory on Monday will help Rayo leapfrog Red-Whites into the Europa Conference League spot. Meanwhile, Iraola’s side still have to travel to Real Madrid before the end of the season and three of their final five games are away from home, which could be crucial in their chances of securing a European qualification.
Real Betis probable starting lineup: Bravo, Sabaly, Pezzella, Gonzalez, Miranda, Rodriguez, Guardado, Canales, Carvalho, Perez, Jose
Rayo Vallecano probable starting lineup: Dimitrievski, Balliu, Lejeune, Catena, F Garcia, Valentin, Comesana, Palazon, Trejo, A Garcia, De Tomas
Real Betis
| Opponents | Score |
| Athletic Bilbao | 0-1 (W) |
| Barcelona | 4-0 (L) |
| Real Sociedad | 0-0 (D) |
| Osasuna | 3-2 (L) |
| Espanyol | 3-1 (W) |
Rayo Vallecano
| Opponents | Score |
| Valladolid | 2-1 (W) |
| Elche | 4-0 (L) |
| Barcelona | 2-1 (W) |
| Real Sociedad | 2-1 (L) |
| Osasuna | 2-1 (W) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Betis beat Rayo Vallecano | 1-2 |
| Betis draw Rayo Vallecano | 1-1 |
| Betis beat Rayo Vallecano | 1-2 |
| Rayo Vallecano draw Betis | 1-1 |
| Betis beat Rayo vallecano | 3-2 |
The La Liga match between Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano will take place at Benito Villamarin on Tuesday at 12:30 am IST.
| Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano | Key Details |
| Date | May 15 (Spain) |
| Venue | Benito Villamarin |
| Kickoff time in Spain | 9:00 pm (Monday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Tuesday) |
Football fans in India can live stream the match through Jio TV. Meanwhile, those in Spain can catch the live action via GOL PLAY, DAZN La Liga and DAZN.
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