Football Result

2025-05-15
Jorge de Frutos 37'
Florian Lejeune 45'+6'
Cucho Hernández 51'
Isco 61' Pen


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
28%
25.2%
46.8%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
[legacy approach]
0.502
0.658
Game Stats
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots
20
10
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Fouls
8
18
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
10
7
Offsides
3
0
Saves
1
4
Team Formations
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1


Location
Estadio de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain
Attendance
13,480
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-05-16 | Game Summary

In a captivating Spanish LALIGA match held on May 15, 2025, at the Estadio de Vallecas, Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis battled to a 2-2 draw. Rayo Vallecano, playing at home, enjoyed slightly more possession with 52.9% compared to Real Betis's 47.1%. The home side also dominated in terms of shots, unleashing 20 attempts, while Real Betis managed only 10. However, the finishing was more clinical from Betis, with 3 shots on target compared to Rayo Vallecano's 6.
Rayo Vallecano's goals came from Jorge de Frutos in the 37th minute and Florian Lejeune in the added time of the first half (45'+6'). Real Betis responded with goals from Cucho Hernández in the 51st minute and Isco, who converted a penalty in the 61st minute. The game saw a significant difference in fouls committed, with Real Betis conceding 18 compared to Rayo Vallecano's 8, resulting in 3 yellow cards for the away side and only 1 for the home team.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Real Betis win, but the match ended in a draw, indicating that the prediction was incorrect. The AI model did not expect a balanced game. Given the teams' rates, Rayo Vallecano at 0.502 and Real Betis at 0.658, the draw suggests a closer contest than initially anticipated.
Rayo Vallecano's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five LALIGA matches. They are now preparing to face Celta Vigo away on May 18th. Celta Vigo have been in good form, winning three of their last five matches, including a recent victory against Real Sociedad. Rayo Vallecano will need to improve their defense, as they have conceded goals in most of their recent games.
Real Betis, meanwhile, have been inconsistent, drawing three of their last five matches across all competitions, including a draw in the UEFA Conference League. Their next match is a tough away fixture against Atlético Madrid on May 18th. Atlético Madrid have been strong at home, winning most of their recent games.
Historically, matches between Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis have often been closely contested, with recent encounters yielding a mix of results. The previous game between these two ended in a 1-1 draw. Real Betis's last five games show a high-scoring tendency, which contrasts with Rayo Vallecano's recent low-scoring matches. This draw breaks Real Betis's streak of high-scoring games and continues Rayo Vallecano's struggle to keep clean sheets. This match continues Real Betis's inability to beat Rayo Vallecano in their last two encounters and the tendency of draws in Rayo Vallecano's recent matches.

2025-05-14 | Pre-game insights

On May 15, 2025, all eyes in the Spanish LALIGA will be on the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid as Rayo Vallecano hosts Real Betis. But before the first whistle, an AI has already made its prediction: a victory for Real Betis. The AI gives Real Betis a 46.8% chance of winning, compared to Rayo Vallecano's 28.0%, with a 25.2% chance of a draw. Real Betis enters the match with a team rate of 0.658, a stronger showing than Rayo Vallecano's 0.502.
Looking at recent form, Rayo Vallecano has had mixed results, while Real Betis has been solid, also with games in UEFA Conference League. Real Betis's midfield maestro, Sergio Canales, will be pivotal, dictating the tempo and unlocking Rayo's defense with his incisive passes. Upfront, Borja Iglesias's finishing will be key to converting chances into goals. However, Rayo Vallecano, buoyed by their recent win against Las Palmas, will be no pushovers, they will rely on Oscar Trejo's creativity to breach the Betis defense. Will the AI's prediction come true, or will Rayo Vallecano defy the odds on their home turf? The match promises to be a captivating encounter.