With just three matches remaining on the 2022-2023 La Liga schedule, a pair of teams with not much to play for meet when Real Madrid battles Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday. Real Madrid (22-8-5) find themselves just one point behind Atletico Madrid for second place on the table, although both have already qualified next season's Champions League. Rayo Vallecano (12-13-10), who are 11 points clear of relegation, are just four points out of seventh on the table. Real Madrid have won 13 of the past 15 matches against Rayo Vallecano, outscoring them 45-14 in that span.
Kickoff at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is set for 1:30 p.m. ET. Real Madrid are the -260 favorites (risk $260 to win $100) in the latest Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Rayo Vallecano are +625 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +390 and the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before locking in any Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since last year's World Cup, Green has been profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+5.13 units), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the EFL Cup (+3.64).
Now, Green has broken down Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Green's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid:
- Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano money line: Madrid -260, Vallecano +625, Draw +390
- Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano over/under: 3.5 goals
- Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano spread: Real Madrid -1.5 (+100)
- RM: Los Blancos have scored a total of one goal in their last three La Liga matches
- RV: The Red Sashes have converted in nine of their last 10 league contests
- Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Real Madrid
Los Blancos can get back on track with a victory following a stinging 4-0 loss to Manchester City last Wednesday in Champions League action, and a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Valencia on Sunday. Real Madrid are led by forward Karim Benzema, who has three goals and 17 shots over the past five matches. The three goals came on six shots, including four on target, in a 4-2 win over Almeria on April 29. In 22 La Liga matches this year, he has scored 17 goals and added three assists. He also has 98 shots, including 38 on target.
Also helping power Real Madrid is midfielder Federico Valverde, who has appeared in 32 matches, including 27 starts. He has seven goals and four assists on 59 shots, including 21 on target. He had an assist and took two shots in a 2-0 win at Cadiz on April 15. See which team to back here.
Why you should back Rayo Vallecano
The Red Sashes are led offensively by Isaac Palazon, who has recorded eight goals in 34 matches. The 28-year-old, who also has notched five assists, netted only two goals in 34 games last season. Forward Sergio Camello is second on Vallecano with six goals and shares the team lead in assists with Palazon and Alvaro Garcia.
The 30-year-old Garcia has netted five goals, including one in the Red Sashes' victory against Real Madrid in November. Midfielder Santi Comesana and captain Oscar Trejo, who both have recorded three goals this season, also converted in that contest. Striker Raul de Tomas was held without a goal in his first 13 games, but has scored in two of his last three contests. See which team to pick here.
How to make Real Valladolid vs. Real Madrid picks
Green has broken down the La Liga match from every angle. He is leaning Under on the goal total and has locked in two confident best bets, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his La Liga picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So who wins Rayo Vallecano vs. Real Madrid on Wednesday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has been profitable in multiple leagues, and find out.
