| Barcelona wins | Draw | Rayo Vallecano wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.17 | 7.7 | 14 |
| Barcelona | Rayo Vallecano |
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All Competitions
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LAST GAME: Sevilla 1 - 4 Barcelona
| LAST GAME: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 0 Valladolid
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Monday, February 17, 2025, 3 PM ET
- Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain
- Competition: La Liga
| Odds via 20bet | |
| Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano | February 17, 2025, 3 PM ET |
| Barcelona Odds | -476 |
| Rayo Vallecano Odds | +900 |
| Draw | +580 |
| Over\Under 2.5 | -323/+225 |
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Preview and Team News
Barcelona Team News
The race for the La Liga title is heating up, and Barcelona will have their sights set on the summit this weekend. Barcelona have won each of their last three matches, and their attacking style of play has flourished under Hansi Flick this term after netting a league-high of 64 goals.
Barcelona are exceeding their xG of 50.41 this term, scoring 51 goals from open play. However, they are narrowly underperforming in terms of their xGA of 20.92 after allowing 21 goals from open play.
Flick continues to combat a lengthy injury list at this stage of the season, with Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araújo, and Marc Bernal all out. Goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen also isn’t set to return until next season. Fermín López is suspended for Monday’s match against Rayo Vallecano.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Koundé, Araújo, Martínez, Balde; de Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Rayo Vallecano Team News
Rayo Vallecano have been a surprise package in Spain this season, and they come into this round in excellent form after winning five of their last six to sit sixth in the standings. Their defensive approach has been a successful tactic this term, allowing just 24 goals, which is the fifth-best in La Liga.
The Spanish side are giving away limited high-quality chances, evident from their xGA of 23.34, and they have allowed just 20 goals from open play. However, they have struggled in the final third after scoring just 22 goals from an open play xG of 27.18.
Rayo Vallecano will welcome back Randy Nteka from suspension on Monday, but Raul de Tomas is a doubt due to illness. Unai López, Sergio Camello, and Jonathan Montiel are all ruled out due to injury.
Rayo Vallecano predicted lineup vs Barcelona: (4-2-3-1): Batalla; Rațiu, Lejeune, Mumin, Chavarría; Ciss, López; de Frutos, Palazón, García; Nteka.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
- Pick: Barcelona (-1.5)
- Odds: -172 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona’s attacking quality looks set to be too strong for one of the best defenses in La Liga this weekend.
The hosts are incredibly short on the moneyline, meaning that the better value when making a Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano comes on the spread.
Barcelona scored a staggering 12 goals in their last three matches, and their high productivity is highlighted by the fact that they have scored 51 goals from an xG of 50.41 this season. It only enhances the chances of a home win that Barcelona have won their last two against Rayo Vallecano.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Raphinha to Score
- Odds: -104 (20Bet)
Brazilian superstar Raphinha could be the interesting scoring angle this weekend. The forward has scored 13 goals in 23 appearances this season from an xG of 13.14. He attempts an average of 3.38 shots per 90 in La Liga, and he is particularly efficient from long range after cutting in on his left foot.
Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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