Rayo Vallecano's dream push for European places continues this Monday as they visit FC Barcelona.
Here's my Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano prediction and LaLiga odds for today's match.
Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Pick, Odds
| Barcelona Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 +135 | 3.5 -125o / +100u | -550 |
| Rayo Vallecano Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -165" | 3.5 -125o / +100u | +1000 |
- Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano moneyline odds: Barcelona -550, Draw +600, Rayo Vallecano +1000
- Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano over/under: 3.5 Goals (-125o / +100u)
- Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano spread: Barcelona -2.5 (+135), Rayo Vallecano (-165)
I am backing Barcelona to Win and Over 2.5 Goals in the Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano match.
Barcelona Prediction
Undoubtedly favorites for this one, Hansi Flick's Barcelona have been flying of late. Goal barrages — such as a 4-1 win over Sevilla, 5-0 and 7-1 over Valencia, and the resounding Spanish Super Cup 5-2 win over Real Madrid — make it easy to forget about less stellar performances, like the 2-2 tie against Atalanta in the Champions League.
Sitting third in LaLiga, the Blaugranas are just two points behind leaders Real Madrid, and a win could see them move to the top of the league table.
While the whole team has been contributing, it's hard to overlook the attacking trio of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha. They have combined for 51 goals and assists and have inspired comparisons with the mythical MSN (Messi, Suarez, Neymar) trio.
Without injuries or suspensions, this should be a full-strength Barça team.
Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Rayo Vallecano is in for a bid to become this season's Girona.
Iñigo Pérez, who took over from his former boss Andoni Iraola, has his team surprising many with a high-intensity playstyle, moving the ball quickly from the back to the front and pressing with intent.
They've secured impressive results, beating Atletico Madrid at Vallecas and coming from behind to draw with Real Madrid. Sitting sixth, four points clear of seventh-placed Real Sociedad and four from Villareal in fifth, any extra point could prove key for Rayo.
Unbeaten in their last four matches, Perez's team comes in swinging for the fences and is not a rival to underestimate. Expect a full-strength team, with no injuries or suspensions.
Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano Prediction
While Perez's team might be the talk of the season, some things are hard to overcome, and the quality in Barcelona's squad is certainly one of those.
Rayo's high-risk, high-reward style earned them important points against big teams, but they also haven't kept a clean sheet in the previous four meetings between the two teams.
Their dream will not end at Barcelona's temporal home of the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, but it will most certainly stumble. Back Flick's men to win and do it in style.
Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano Pick: Barcelona to Win · Over 2.5 Goals
