La Liga Regular Season - 25
Real Betis 1 - 1 FT Rayo Vallecano
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' C. Bakambu
N. Mendy 27'
29' P. Fornals
G. Gumbau 36'
I. Palazon (A. Ratiu) 42'
45'+2 D. Llorente
HT
46' ↓ C. Bakambu ↑Cucho Hernandez
↓ F. Perez ↑A. Garcia 61'
↓ G. Gumbau ↑P. Ciss 61'
61' ↓ P. Fornals ↑R. Riquelme
Pacha 63'
69' ↓ A. Ruibal ↑A. Ortiz
70' ↓ R. Rodriguez ↑V. Gomez
75' ↓ A. Fidalgo ↑N. Deossa
↓ J. de Frutos ↑P. Chavarria 77'
84' N. Deossa
85' V. Gomez
↓ Pacha ↑P. Diaz 90'+6
↓ I. Akhomach ↑R. Nteka 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Álvaro Valles 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aitor Ruibal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Diego Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Natan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Midfielders
Pablo Fornals
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Marc Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Antony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Bakambu 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Adrián 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pau López
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Junior Firpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Bartra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Héctor Bellerín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angel Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cucho Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chimy Ávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayo Vallecano
Goalkeepers
Augusto Batalla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Andrei Rațiu 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Florian Lejeune
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nobel Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfonso Espino
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Óscar Valentín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerard Gumbau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Ilias Akhomach 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Isi Palazón
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Fran Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Jorge de Frutos
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Juanpe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josep Chavarría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Balliu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pathé Ismaël Ciss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Trejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Randy Nteka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alemão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/12/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 0 - 0 | Real Betis | La Liga | Campo de Futbol de Vallecas |
| 15/05/2025 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 22/12/2024 | Real Betis | 1 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 17/03/2024 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 - 0 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 02/09/2023 | Real Betis | 1 - 0 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 15/05/2023 | Real Betis | 3 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 08/01/2023 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 03/03/2022 | Real Betis | 1 - 1 | Rayo Vallecano | Copa del Rey | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 09/02/2022 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 2 | Real Betis | Copa del Rey | Estadio de Vallecas |
| 09/01/2022 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 - 1 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de Vallecas |
15/12/2025
15/05/2025
22/12/2024
17/03/2024
02/09/2023
15/05/2023
08/01/2023
03/03/2022
09/02/2022
09/01/2022
Real Betis Win
Rayo Vallecano Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +42
P: 25 GD: +33
P: 25 GD: +20
P: 25 GD: +19
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -18
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Betis Blunt as Rayo Rally
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. Real Betis wasted a golden opportunity to cement their top-four credentials as they failed to turn shot dominance into a victory against a resilient Rayo side.
Bakambu Ignites the Cartuja
The atmosphere at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla was electric as Real Betis sought to solidify their grip on the European spots. The hosts started with ferocious intent, and it took just 16 minutes for the deadlock to be broken. C. Bakambu showed his predatory instincts, latching onto a loose ball to fire the home side ahead. The Intensity in the opening exchange was firmly in favor of the Verdiblancos, who looked capable of running away with the contest. However, despite carving out several openings in a frantic first half, the final touch often eluded them, a recurring theme that would come back to haunt the Seville faithful as the match progressed.
Rayo Seize the Initiative
Despite the early setback, Rayo Vallecano refused to crumble. They edged possession with a 54% share, slowly wrestling back control and quieting the home crowd. The Balance of the match shifted significantly in the minutes leading up to the interval. A marauding run from A. Ratiu stretched the Betis defense, and his pinpoint delivery found I. Palazon, who finished clinically in the 42nd minute. It was a classic sucker punch that altered the entire narrative of the afternoon. Rayo’s ability to remain composed under pressure highlighted why they are such a difficult nut to crack, even away from their traditional Vallecas fortress.
Wasteful Finishers Cost Betis
The second half descended into a shooting gallery, with a total of 26 shots attempted throughout the 90 minutes. Betis poured forward in waves, accumulating an xG of 1.83, yet they were repeatedly thwarted by desperate defending and their own lack of composure. The Stakes were clear; a win would have put immense pressure on the teams above them, but the Upset Factor remained high as Rayo dug in. Despite a late barrage of corners and crosses, the visitors held firm to secure a precious point. For Betis, this felt like two points dropped in their pursuit of the elite, leaving the players and manager alike staring at a stat sheet that promised so much more than the final scoreline delivered.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in Real Betis vs Rayo Vallecano?
C. Bakambu scored for Real Betis in the 16th minute, and I. Palazon equalized for Rayo Vallecano in the 42nd minute.
How did the result affect Real Betis's position in La Liga?
Real Betis remains in 5th place with 42 points, missing the chance to close the gap on the top four.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Betis look to punish Rayo's defensive lapses
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. Real Betis are heavy favourites to cement their European ambitions against a Rayo side clinging to mid-table safety.
The Setup
At the Estadio de La Cartuja on February 22, Real Betis face a crucial test to maintain their grip on sixth place. Their current Form suggests a team that knows how to grind out results, even when not at their fluid best. Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano arrive in 15th, struggling to find consistency. Despite the relatively low Stakes for this stage of the season, a win for the hosts would be a massive statement of intent for the top-four race.
Key Battle
The individual duel between Antony and Fran Pérez will be the highlight of the afternoon. The Betis playmaker has been the catalyst for their recent attacking surge, while Pérez remains the primary outlet for Rayo's counter-attacks. If Betis can isolate Pérez and allow their creative Stars to dominate possession, the away side will struggle to cross the halfway line with any conviction.
Our Prediction
We expect a professional performance from the hosts. Betis have the Balance in midfield to starve Rayo of the ball and the clinical edge to convert their chances. The visitors will likely set up in a low block, relying on heroic goalkeeping to keep the scoreline respectable. However, the pressure will eventually tell. Our take is a 2-0 victory for the home side, unfolding through steady pressure and second-half dominance.