With only two points separating them, seventh-placed Valencia CF will welcome eighth-placed Real Betis to the Mestalla Stadium for a one-on-one La Liga contest. Kickoff is slated for 16:30 GMT.
Key Highlights
Valencia Looking To Qualify For The Conference League To Complete Turnaround From Dismal Performance Last Season
Last season was rough for Valencia’s fans, who saw their beloved team finish in the 16th spot in La Liga. This was their lowest finish since being relegated in 1986.
This season has seen significant improvement, and Los Ches is within qualification for the Europa Conference League. Real Sociedad, who are three points ahead of them in sixth, stands between them and that qualification.
With Real Betis hot on their heels, a win for Valencia in this six-pointer will create distance between them and allow them to wait for Real Sociedad to stumble.
Real Betis Looking To Complete The Double Against Valencia
In their meeting in the first half of the season, Real Betis registered a 3-0 home win against Valencia. They will be looking to complete the double at the Mestalla. The visitors are in great spirits having won 2-1 against Celta Vigo last time out.
Bet hereHead-to-Head Statistics
Real Betis come out ahead in the head-to-head record between the two. In their last six matches, Real Betis have emerged victorious four times, one match ended in a draw and Valencia have only won once.
Betis also have the superior goal record having scored 12 goals (an average of two per game), with Valencia scoring six goals.
Injury Report
Valencia has not suffered any new injuries since their last match. Mouctar Diakhaby, Jose Gaya, and Roman Yaremchuk are still out with various injuries.
Real Betis have five players missing the game through injury: Hector Bellerin, Marc Roca, Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Chimy Avila, and Marc Bartra.
Prediction
This will be a tight contest with Valencia using their home advantage to eke out a narrow win.
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