<p>The two teams will meet in Spain for the first leg, with Vallecano hosting on Friday, May 1, with kick-off at 06:00 AEST.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Rayo Vallecano to win</p><p><strong>Value bet:</strong> BTTS to hit</p><p><strong>Long shot:</strong> Over 2.5 Goals</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>These two teams have had positive campaigns in this year's competition.</p><p>Iñigo Pérez's side will have their attention on this competition as they sit mid-table in <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/spain/spanish-la-liga">La Liga betting</a> this season. They finished fifth in the League Phase; the Spaniards won four of their six games (1D, 1L), scoring 13 goals and conceding 7.</p><p>In the Round of 16, they overcame the challenge posed by the Turkish outfit Samsunspor. They would win the tie 3-2 on aggregate, although they lost their home match (the second leg) 1-0. In the quarter-finals, they edged past Greek opposition, AEK Athens, winning 4-3 on aggregate.&nbsp;</p><p>They won the first leg in Spain 3-0 but lost the second leg 3-1. Still, the late second-half goal by Isi Palazon was enough to see them through.</p><p>Strasbourg have had the better tournament. They won the Group Phase by finishing top with five wins and one draw, being one of only two teams to go unbeaten. They scored 11 goals and conceded five. Gary O'Neil's side defeated Rijeka with a 3-2 aggregate victory over the two legs.</p><p>In the quarter-finals, they showed their quality when it mattered most against Mainz. In the first leg, they suffered a 2-0 defeat in Germany. However, a return to France saw them win 4-0 to advance.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p>In the early betting markets for this game, <strong>Rayo Vallecano are considered the moderate favourites</strong>. Indeed, they have solid home form, having won five of their six matches at the Estadio de Vallecas (L1) in this year's competition.</p><p>When looking at alternative markets for value, the '<strong>Over 2.5 goals</strong>' market appears to offer some long-shot value.</p><p>Strasbourg could welcome Chelsea-bound Emmanuel Emegha back to the team after injury, and he has shown he can be prolific when given the opportunity. Goals from Jorge de Frutos and Álvaro García for Vallecano can also be witnessed in a game of this magnitude for the hosts, as each of them knows how to find the back of the net, along with captain Palazon.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-conference-league/rayo-vallecano-v-strasbourg-10383598">Real Vallecano vs Strasbourg betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>Our prediction is a <strong>likely win for Rayo Vallecano,</strong> as they have been exceptional at home in the UECL. For those looking to understand <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-uefa-conference-league">how to bet on the Conference League</a>, this semi-final offers excellent opportunities across multiple markets.</p><p>We think there's <strong>value in the BTTS hitting,</strong> as both teams can be prolific and have shown it in big games. Strasbourg's <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/france/french-ligue-1">Ligue 1 betting</a> form has been inconsistent, but their European performances suggest they can score against anyone.</p>