Real Betis vs. Rayo Vallecano prediction, odds: Expert reveals Copa del Rey picks, bets for Thursday, March 3
Wed, Mar 2, 2022
Soccer News (AP)
will try to advance to the final of the Copa del Rey for the first time in club history when it takes on in the second leg of a Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday at Estadio Benito Villamarin in Sevilla. Sitting in 12th place in the La Liga standings, Rayo is playing in the semifinals for the first time since 1982. Meanwhile, Real Betis is looking to return to the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2005, when it won its last major trophy. Real Betis enters Thursday's match leading 2-1 in aggregate after the first leg in Madrid on Feb. 9.
Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Real Betis is listed as a -140 favorite in the latest Real Betis vs. Rayo Vallecano odds, while Rayo is a +330 underdog. A draw is +270, and the over-under for total goals is 2.5. Before making any Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Betis picks or Copa del Rey predictions, you need to see what renowned soccer bettor Jon Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining Spotrac, Eimer has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. The Indiana-based handicapper compiled a winning record of 260-133-1 with more than 90 units of profit for his community on various platforms over a recent two-month stretch.
Now, Eimer has taken a close look at Real Betis vs. Rayo Vallecano and locked in a confident pick. He has identified several factors as to why this wager will cash. You can visit Spotrac now to see his Copa del Rey pick.
The Green and Whites are enjoying one of their best seasons in decades. With 46 points, Real Betis sits in third place in the La Liga table, ahead of Spanish superpower . If Real Betis is able to maintain its place in the standings, it would be the team's best finish in the table since it finished second in 1935.
In addition, the Green and Whites have one of La Liga's most dangerous goal scorers in . The 28-year-old forward has 12 goals on 32 shots across 21 matches. Just four players have more goals this season.
Andoni Iraola's side has one of the best playmakers in La Liga in Oscar Trejo. The 33-year-old forward from Argentina has nine assists in 23 matches this season. He is tied with for the most assists in La Liga.
In addition, Rayo is coming off a strong performance in its last match, against La Liga's top team, Real Madrid. On Saturday, Rayo arguably outplayed Real Madrid for 82 minutes until a Benzema goal gave Real Madrid the winning margin. Rayo outshot Real Madrid 19-13 and were only kept scoreless because of two tremendous second half saves by goalkeeper .
Eimer has analyzed both teams and come up with three picks from the Copa del Rey semifinal between Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano. He has identified several factors why these wagers will cash. He's only sharing his Copa del Rey picks at Spotrac.
Who will win Real Betis vs. Rayo Vallecano? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit Spotrac now to get Jon Eimer's predictions for the Copa del Rey semifinal, all from the soccer expert who has been on a roll, and find out.
