Betis vs Rayo Vallecano: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Betis prepare to host Rayo Vallecano on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:15, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Betis, currently 5th in the standings with 41 points from 24 games, trail the leaders by 19 points. They've earned 22 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. The attack has been led by Cucho Hernandez, the leading goalscorer this season with 8 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Antony, Pablo Fornals, Abde Ezzalzouli, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Rayo Vallecano, sitting 17th with 25 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Jorge De Frutos Sebastian, who leads the scoring with 7 goals. Support has come from Alvaro Garcia, Isi Palazon, Nobel Mendy, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Betis and Rayo Vallecano have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Mallorca, Betis recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Valles, Rodriguez, Natan, Llorente, Ruibal, Fidalgo, Roca, Fornals, Ezzalzouli, Bakambu, Antony. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Rayo Vallecano's last outing came against Atletico Madrid, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Batalla, Espino, Mendy, Lejeune, Ratiu, Gumbau, Valentin, Perez, Palazon, Akhomach, De Frutos Sebastian. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Looking ahead, Betis are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Betis and Rayo Vallecano are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Betis's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Rayo Vallecano's games average 3.1 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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