Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(29) 12 Goals 17 (46)
(12) 8 Assists 7 (31)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.6)
30.2 Average Age 27.8
179.2 Average Height (cm) 181.7
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.8)
(47%) 50% Aerial Duel Success 55% (49%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1) 1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Rayo Vallecano
Real Betis
Player Reason Status Rating
Diego Méndez Out 6.34
Player Reason Status Rating
Nabil Fekir Out 6.73
Isco Out 7.4
Marc Bartra Out 6.28
Héctor Bellerín Out 6.5
Chimy Ávila Out 6.16

Team News

Rayo Vallecano
Real Betis
  • Pathe Ciss returned to the first team - and for the first time under Inigo Perez - and should keep his place there despite the 1-0 loss to Alaves.
  • Miguel Crespo, who was Rayo's February player of the month, could make his third start of the season against Osasuna as his manager continues to experiment with the starting XI.
  • Chimy Avila is suspended in this one after picking up his fourth ban of the season thanks to a double yellow against Villarreal.
  • German Pezella returns from his one-match ban and should replace Sokratis in defence, who scored an own goal last week.
  • Guido Rodriguez returned last week against Villarreal and could keep his place at the heart of midfield.

Prediction

  • Rayo Vallecano welcome Real Betis to the capital on Sunday evening to try and avoid having the double done on them by Manuel Pellegrini's men. Betis were the 1-0 victors last time out thanks to a sole Willian Jose strike. Rayo haven't won a La Liga match since the 2nd of January, while Betis have recorded four victories since that date.
  • The hosts could move seven points clear of the dropzone with an unlikely home victory, while a loss could drag them a within a point of the drop if results go against them this weekend. Betis could move into sixth with a victory, potentially leapfrogging Real Sociedad for the first time this season.
  • The form of Betis could decide the outcome of this one, but Rayo will be glad to be playing at home for this one.
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