Real Betis and Valencia face off this Friday, 23 May, at the Benito Villamarin in their final LaLiga games of the season.
Betis, guaranteed to finish sixth in the table, will hope to end the season on a high and turn around a four-match winless run. Despite this dip in form, their home record remains formidable, having scored in every match at the Villamarin this season with an average of 1.71 goals per game.
Valencia, sitting 12th, can finish in the top half of the table if they win here and results go their way this weekend. With two wins in their last five matches, they arrive in Seville with slightly better momentum. However, their away form remains a concern, having failed to score in six of their 18 away fixtures this season. A goal difference of -10 underscores their defensive frailties, though their 1-0 triumph over Betis earlier this season could provide a psychological boost as they look to defy the odds.
The rivalry between these two sides adds further intrigue. Betis have not lost to Valencia at home in their last five meetings, with the visitors’ most recent victory at the Villamarin coming in 2019. Their head-to-head clashes often deliver entertainment, averaging 3.4 goals per game, suggesting another high-scoring affair could be on the horizon. Key players Isco and Hugo Duro will be pivotal, with Isco netting nine goals for Betis this season, while Duro leads Valencia’s scoring charts with 11.
Real Betis - Valencia Key Facts
Valencia has a superior historical record against Real Betis, winning 29 out of their last 58 encounters, which suggests a strong tendency for Valencia to perform well in this fixture, making them a potentially safer bet for punters.
Betis has not lost at home to Valencia in their last five meetings, indicating a solid home advantage that could influence the outcome of the match, particularly for bets on Betis to avoid defeat.
Both teams have struggled recently, with Betis winless in their last four matches and Valencia failing to score in their last two games, highlighting a potential for low-scoring outcomes that could be crucial for betting on total goals.
Real Betis vs Valencia Betting Predictions
Primary Bet:Home Win (Real Betis) @ 21/20
Real Betis's impressive home record against Valencia positions them as strong favourites in this pivotal LaLiga fixture. They remain unbeaten in their last five home meetings with Valencia and have found the net in 19 consecutive matches, underlining their attacking reliability. In contrast, Valencia have struggled significantly on their travels this season, managing just two wins from 18 away fixtures (2W, 8D, 8L). While Real Betis have experienced a slight dip in form recently, their historical dominance at home and Valencia's ongoing away woes make the 21/20 odds for a "home win" an appealing choice.
Secondary Bet:Over 2.5 Goals @ 4/6
The secondary bet on "over 2.5 goals" is well-supported by the attacking trends of both sides and their head-to-head history, which averages 3.4 goals per match. Real Betis score an average of 1.71 goals per home game, while Valencia contribute 1.26 goals per away match. Defensive frailties are evident on both sides, with Real Betis conceding in each of their last 10 matches. Given the stakes of this encounter and the attacking intent likely from both teams, the 4/6 odds for over 2.5 goals represent a strong betting opportunity.
