Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona
27th October 1800hrs
Football – Spain – La Liga
Pick Rayo Vallecano – Draw Double Chance
Bookmaker BetUK
Odds: 21/20 odds taken 18:51 GMT October 26th, 2021
Barcelona have yet to land an away win in La Liga this season, so will the Catalans be vulnerable on the road on Wednesday?
They pay a visit to Rayo Vallecano who have been on a great tear of form in the league recently.
This one may well be another big test of Barcelona’s fight and character as they look to get through a tricky-looking match.
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Rayo Vallecano Preview – Home side to spring a surprise?
Rayo Vallecano have the chance on Wednesday to put even more pressure on the struggling Barcelona.
They are the 10/3 underdogs in the match outright for the fixture* (odds recorded 18:51 GMT October 26th 2021).
But there has been some good form from Rayo Vallecano this season in the top flight.
It has been a W5 D1 L4 record from them, which currently sees them sitting two points above Barcelona in the league standings.
But the bigger picture of all that is the home form that Rayo Vallecano have produced.
It’s been four wins from four league home games by them this season.
In each of those victories, Rayo Vallecano scored at least two goals and they are averaging three goals per home game this season.
That’s a pretty strong output that would threaten Barcelona.
It should be noted that all of Rayo Vallecano’s home games this season have been against teams who are currently in the bottom six.
In fact, they have played four of the current top six and have lost all of those meetings this season.
Each of those four matches were away from home, however.
So this midweek clash does look delicately balanced.
There will be some big head to head form for them to overturn however as they have lost their last 13 league games against Barcelona.
The last time they beat Barca was in 2002.
But both teams have scored in each of the last six meetings in all competitions which could give the home side a chance.
The Rayo Vallecano – Draw Double Chance football betting option is at a quote of 21/20* (odds recorded 18:51 GMT October 26th 2021)
Barcelona Preview – Can Barca bounce back?
There seems to have been immense pressure on Barca boss Ronaldo Koeman ever since he accepted the job.
With a turbulent summer behind them, things haven’t gone well at the club on the pitch this season.
Barcelona lost three of their last five matches in all competitions (W2).
On the weekend they were beaten by old rivals Real Madrid in an El Clasico league clash.
They don’t look to be in a position where they can afford to lose back to back league games.
The away record in La Liga this season for Barcelona is W0 D2 L1.
That includes a pretty dreadful 0-0 draw at Cadiz.
In their three away games, Barcelona have managed to score just one goal.
Home and away, there has not been a clean sheet from them in any of their last three league outings.
They have bagged only two in their overall season record of W4 D3 L2.
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Barcelona are the 4/5 odds on favourite for football betting in midweek however* (odds recorded 18:51 GMT October 26th 2021).
Memphis Depay is their top goalscorer with four goals in eight appearances so far.
Overall however Barcelona do look to be a little lightweight up front.
Of the goals that Barcelona have conceded on their travels, 67% of them have gone against them in the first half of matches.
In just three of their nine league matches, this season have Barcelona netted the open goal.
This certainly has the look of a game where the Half Time Draw could be featuring at 10/11* (odds recorded 18:51 GMT October 26th 2021).
Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Betting Advice
The Rayo Vallecano – Draw Double Chance bet at 21/20 certainly stands out for football betting in this match* (odds recorded 18:51 GMT October 26th 2021).
Yes, the home side have a frankly terrible record against Barcelona, but they have scored in each of their last six matches against the Catalans.
With some confidence already behind them from positive home results, Rayo Vallecano could pose a threat.
Key Facts – Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona Betting Tip
- Rayo Vallecano have lost their last 13 league games against Barca
- Rayo Vallecano are P4 W4 at home in La Liga this season
- Barcelona have scored 1 goal in 3 away games (D2 L1)
Barcelona have been a little fragile this season and they don’t look a confident side and can be taken on.
We think this fixture is going to produce goals and the Over 2.5 goals option is at a quote of 8/11* (odds recorded 18:51 GMT October 26th 2021).
This could well be another big test of Ronald Koeman’s reign at the Nou Camp.
The best betting odds for Rayo Vallecano vs Barcelona
Rayo Vallecano to win: 10/3 at Bet365
Draw: 11/4 at Bet365
Barcelona to win: 4/5 at Bet365
