The Spaniards hold a commanding 3-0 lead heading into the second leg and will feel they have already got themselves in the last four when they meet on Friday, April 17 (06:00 AEST)...

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Our pick: Rayo Vallecano to win

Value bet: Rayo Vallecano And Draw in Double Chance

Long shot: 'Yes' in the BTTS

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Iñigo Pérez's side managed to ensure they lived up to their reputation as one of the "bigger" teams remaining in the competition, dispatching their Greek opponents with a comprehensive performance last week.

Using home advantage, Rayo Vallecano managed to take the lead within the first couple of minutes of the game. Ilias Akhomach would find the back of the net, and the La Liga betting outfit wouldn't ever look back.

Unai Lopez gave them a further boost just before the half-time whistle when he netted before the break to make it 2-0. A penalty in the second half has all but guaranteed their place in the next stage of the competition, with Isi Palazon scoring from 18 yards.

AEK had more of the opportunities, having 11 attempts on goal, but they couldn't take any of their chances; just two were on target. They even had more of the ball (54%), but Marko Nikolić's side couldn't do anything notable with it. By contrast, Vallecano had six attempts on goal, with four on target.

Betting Markets to Watch

Vallecano are considered underdogs in the moneyline, but we think there's value in backing them to win. AEK's last home game in this competition resulted in a 2-0 defeat to Celje, while Vallecano made a trip to Turkey and won 3-1 (Samsunspor).

The 'Over 2.5 Goals' market offers value worth exploring, as AEK will need to attack from the off if they are to have any chance of winning. Rayo Vallecano have shown they are capable of scoring goals in their UECL meetings this year, especially when playing as the road team. For those new to Conference League betting, this fixture highlights how second-leg dynamics can create scoring opportunities.

By extension, we believe that there is value in the BTTS hitting.

Alvaro Garcia and Aboubakary Koita remain long shot value to score anytime in this fixture. Garcia has three goals this season for Vallecano in the competition, while Koita has four. Both didn't complete the 90 minutes, but with more on the line, there's potential in both of them to find the back of the net this time around.

Our Prediction

Check the latest AEK Athens vs Rayo Vallecano betting odds at Sportsbet.

Our prediction is that Rayo Vallecano will likely win the game as underdogs. The Spaniards are strong and already have a commanding lead. There is value in the 'Rayo Vallecano And Draw' Double Chance market for those who may want a potentially "safer" bet, given that AEK have to come out and attack. Explore more soccer betting markets for additional wagering options on this fixture.