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Both teams return from midweek European competition, with <b>Rayo seeking to halt a winless domestic streak<\/b> while <b>Betis arrives in impressive form<\/b>. The match kicks off at <b>21:00 CET on December 15, 2025<\/b>, and promises to be a tactical battle between two sides with contrasting momentum.<\/p>\n<div style='background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #e74c3c;margin:25px 0'>\n<h3 style='margin-top:0'>\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n<ul style='margin:10px 0;padding-left:20px'>\n<li><b>Match Time:<\/b> Monday, December 15, 2025, 21:00 CET at Estadio de Vallecas<\/li>\n<li><b>Real Betis Form:<\/b> Undefeated in 14 of their last 15 all-competition matches with only 1 defeat in last 10 La Liga games<\/li>\n<li><b>Rayo Position:<\/b> Currently 13th in La Liga with 12 points from 15 matches after inconsistent recent performances<\/li>\n<li><b>Historical Edge:<\/b> Real Betis hold dominant head-to-head record with 24 victories against Rayo&#8217;s 13 in 53 total meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Rayo&#8217;s Fight for Domestic Consistency After European Effort<\/h2>\n<p><b>Rayo Vallecano returns from a demanding UEFA Europa League commitment mid-week<\/b> looking to reverse their struggles in La Liga. The Madrid-based club has managed just two victories, one draw, and two defeats in their last five league fixtures, leaving them outside the European qualification zones. <b>Their home record shows promise with three wins in six matches at Vallecas<\/b>, though defensive vulnerabilities have plagued them throughout the campaign.<\/p>\n<p><b>Manager preparations focused on fresh legs and tactical adjustments<\/b> as Rayo seeks to capitalize on home advantage tonight. <b>Pedro Diaz has fully recovered from his recent knee injury<\/b> and returns as a crucial midfielder option, providing tactical flexibility in midfield. The team will lean heavily on their home crowd and set-piece strategies to trouble <b>Real Betis&#8217;s back line<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2>Real Betis Arrives at Vallecas in Exceptional Recent Form<\/h2>\n<p><b>Real Betis sit 6th in La Liga with 24 points<\/b> and arrive at the Estadio de Vallecas riding one of their finest periods. <b>Manager Manuel Pellegrini&#8217;s side has recorded only one defeat in their last ten matches<\/b> and remain unbeaten in 14 of their most recent 15 games across all competitions. <b>They defeated GNK Dinamo Zagreb 3-1<\/b> in their latest Europa League outing, showcasing supreme attacking prowess and defensive organization.<\/p>\n<p><b>Betis averages 477 passes per game<\/b>, significantly higher than Rayo&#8217;s 444, indicating their possession-based superiority throughout the campaign. <b>Key attacking players including Antony and Isco provide creative firepower<\/b> that has troubled defensively vulnerable opponents. <b>Real Betis&#8217;s unbeaten streak 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