Valencia VS Real Betis Match Prediction

Real Betis have collected three wins from their last six matches against Valencia, so the head-to-head record should give them plenty of confidence for this match. Real Betis picked up four points from their two games against Valencia in La Liga last season, winning 1-0 at home and drawing 0-0 away in two tight matches, with the away side having a man sent off in both games. 

However, at Valencia the head-to-head record tells a different story, with Real Betis failing to win on any of their last six visits to the Mestalla, collecting three red cards in their four last trips.

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Valencia v Real Betis: Prediction

Neither side has got the new La Liga campaign off to a particularly good start and each club will view this game as an opportunity to launch a turnaround. Valencia have a good record at home to Real Betis in recent years, keeping four clean sheets in a row in this match and winning three of the last four, while Real Betis have failed to win their last six away matches in La Liga. However, with Valencia on a five-game losing streak dating back to last season it is hard to back them either.

Valencia v Real Betis: Betting Tips

With both clubs coming into the match on a poor run of form, perhaps the draw is the best option on offer from the match odds market for this game, especially at a good value price of 41/13. Valencia can be backed at 4/5, while Real Betis are available at around the 7/2 mark with bookies.

Real Betis have not scored on their last four visits to the Mestalla, so Valencia to keep a clean sheet stands out at 6/4, while a repeat of the 0-0 in this fixture last year is a tempting 13/1.

Defeats to Las Palmas and Eibar have made it a chastening start to the season for Valencia, who had been hoping for a turnaround under their new coach Pako Ayestaran. It has not turned out that way yet and Ayestaran is already under pressure, such is the demand for immediate results at the Mestalla. Ayestaran must decide whether to stick with his trusted players or throw in new faces in a bid to inspire a much-needed improvement, without which he will run out of time fast.

Valencia likely XI:

A 0-0 draw at home to Deportivo La Coruna last time out was just what Real Betis needed after they were blown away 6-2 in their first game of the La Liga season. They will see Valencia as being there for the taking here, so coach Gustavo Poyet could well name an attacking team. Veteran winger Joaquin remains one of the most recognisable faces in the Real Betis side.

Real Betis likely XI:

Valencia have to improve at some point and this could be the time for them to launch their new season, although Real Betis will be tough to break down after a clean sheet at home to Deportivo La Coruna last time out. Both teams are in poor form, so a low-scoring draw appears the most likely result, as it is hard to find reasons to back either of these clubs to win.

Real Betis have failed to win their last six away matches in La Liga, while Valencia are on a five-game losing streak.