The 2022-23 Spanish La Liga season goes on Sunday, February 12, with four games on the schedule, including the clash between Getafe and Rayo Vallecano at Coliseum Alfonso Perez in Getafe.
Getafe – Rayo Vallecano Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (12.2.2023)
Getafe desperately needs a win, as the Azulones are sitting in the relegation zone. On the other side, Rayo Vallecano is fighting for the Champions League football next season, so we are expecting a great battle between a couple of old foes.
Getafe vs. Rayo Vallecano: Initial Situation
The Azulones are laying at the 19th spot in La Liga with just 18 points out of their first 20 games and an underwhelming 17:27 goal difference. Still, they are only a couple of points behind Valencia, who occupy the 17th place. The Red Sashes are fifth with 32 points and a 27:22 goal difference, three points behind the fourth spot that leads to the Champions League.
Getafe Stats & Form
The Azulones put an end to their five-game losing streak in all competitions last weekend, playing a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid on the road in Round 20 of the 2022-23 La Liga season. After four straight league losses to Sevilla 2-1, Espanyol 2-1, Barcelona 1-0, and Betis 1-0, the Azulones pulled off an upset at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, as Enes Unal scored from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute to tie the game.
Getafe has earned nine points (W2, D3, L5) in ten home games in La Liga. In their previous two showings at home, the Azulones have lost to Espanyol 2-1 and Betis 1-0. Keep your eyes on Enes Unal, who’s scored seven goals in 23 appearances in all competitions this season.
Rayo Vallecano Stats & Form
The Red Sashes are coming off Monday’s 2-0 home win over Almeria. It was their second straight victory and the third in four games. Rodrigo Ely scored an own goal in the 54th minute to give Rayo Vallecano the lead, while Alvaro Garcia made it 2-0 nine minutes later, tallying his fourth goal of the season.
The 21-year-old striker Sergio Camello is Rayo’s leading scorer with six goals in 23 appearances in all competitions. The Red Sashes are undefeated in five consecutive La Liga games on the road, recording three wins and a pair of draws in the process.
Getafe – Rayo Vallecano: Head-to-Head
Getafe meets Rayo fort the second time this season. Back in October, they drew 0-0 at Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, the home of the Red Sashes. The hosts held the ball in possession for 65 percent of the time and outshot Getafe 16-6, but it wasn’t enough, as they missed a penalty kick in the second half. Both teams have emerged victorious once in their last four encounters along with a couple of goalless draws.
Getafe – Rayo Vallecano Odds
The odds tell the story, as we should see a tight game that could easily go three-way. The bookmakers don’t expect both teams to score, and the Under 2.5 Goals pays just 1.40 on the vast majority of the sportsbooks.
There’s no easy money in this game. Although Rayo Vallecano is playing in a much better form than Getafe, the hosts are certainly capable of getting something from Sunday’s clash. The last two meetings between Getafe and Rayo Vallecano have seen no goals, so taking a draw at 2.90 might be a way to go. If you prefer the totals, take the Under 2.0 goals at 1.72 on bet365. Getafe’s last three games and Rayo’s previous four have seen less than three goals on the scoreboard.
Betting tip and prediction: Getafe – Rayo Vallecano (12.2.2023)