Rayo Vallecano – Real Betis

Rayo Vallecano host a hungry Real Betis at the Estadio de Vallecas, with the hosts languishing in 16th place on just four points from five games (one win, one draw and three defeats, 8‑14 on goal‑difference). Betis arrive in better shape, sitting seventh with nine points after a flawless three‑win start, their attack and defence perfectly balanced at five goals each. The gap between the two sides is stark: Vallecano will need to tighten a porous back line that has conceded twice as many as they have scored, while Betis will look to extend a steady run that has seen them unbeaten in the league so far. Historically the clubs have traded blows, but the current form heavily favours the Andalusians, who will be keen to close the gap on the European places.