Barcelona (2-0-0) is back in action Monday with a La Liga matchup against Rayo Vallecano (0-1-1) at Spotify Camp Nou. Barcelona has gotten off to a fast start to the new season as it looks to successfully defend its title and potentially complete a three-peat.
Barcelona enters Monday having played one fewer match than several other teams, including rivals Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, which are both ahead in the standings. Barcelona opened its season with a 5-0 shutout win over Elche before earning a 2-0 shutout victory against Athletic Club as it looks to improve to a perfect 3-0-0 with a win over Rayo Vallecano on Monday. While Raphinha and Fermín López have three goals apiece through the first two matches, one of the bigger storylines is that teenage phenom Lamine Yamal has yet to score or record an assist despite Barcelona scoring seven goals.
Rayo Vallecano sits further down the standings as it searches for its first win of the season. Rayo opened with a 2-1 loss to Sevilla before playing Alavés to a 1-1 draw last Thursday, putting the club in an early hole with just one point through two matches.
Read below for our Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano predictions, picks, odds, popular props, and more for Monday’s La Liga matchup.
Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano Odds
Barcelona is off to a terrific start and features a star-studded roster, while Rayo Vallecano is still searching for its first win. Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists Barcelona as a massive home favorite for Monday’s La Liga showdown.
- Barcelona: -1100
- Rayo Vallecano: +2000
- Draw: +1000
Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano Predictions
Do you want to get in on the soccer betting action for Monday’s Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano match but aren’t sure where to look? Check out the Stats Hub at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook for betting insights and trends to help you make more informed wagers, like the pick below:
Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona Best Bet: Pedri 1+ Assists (+200)
Our Barcelona prediction for Monday focuses on Pedri and the opportunities he could have to create goals against Rayo Vallecano. Pedri is an elite playmaker who consistently creates scoring opportunities, and he plays alongside plenty of talented teammates capable of finding the back of the net off his passes.
Barcelona has scored seven goals through two matches this season, and while Pedri has assisted only one of them, his 0.16 expected assists were tied for the third-highest mark on the team against Elche and tied for the highest among players who didn’t actually record an assist in the 5-0 win. He then recorded an assist against Athletic Club, while his 0.47 expected assists ranked second on the team in that match.
Barcelona’s attack is dangerous, and Rayo Vallecano has already conceded three goals on seven shots on target against two teams that don’t feature nearly the same talent level or carry the same expectations as Barcelona. Look for one of Barcelona’s top playmakers, Pedri, to be heavily involved and create scoring opportunities on Monday.
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Barcelona Player Prop Pick for Aug. 31: Pedri 1+ Assists (+200)
Popular Props for Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano
Raphinha is tied for the team lead with three goals, while his four shots on target through the first two matches rank second behind only Fermín López. That makes him a dangerous part of Barcelona’s attack and a prominent target in the player prop markets for Monday’s match against Rayo Vallecano:
- Raphinha – Over 1.5 Shots On Target
- Fermín López – Over 0.5 Shots On Target
- Lamine Yamal – Anytime Goalscorer
Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano Match Info
- 📍 Location: Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain
- 📅 Date: Monday, Aug. 31
- ⏰ Start Time: 3:30 PM ET
- 📺 Where to Watch: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
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