Valencia vs Betis Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 18/04/2024, 12:30  by Sridhar | Modified on 20/04/2024 at 04:30 in LaLiga Prediction

The race for a top-six finish could take a decisive turn this weekend in La Liga as Valencia play host to Real Betis. The Mestalla Stadium in Valencia will host the La Liga matchday 32 fixture on Saturday, with the hosts and visitors separated by just two points. Valencia are seventh in the standings with 47 points, while the visitors are eighth with 45 points. The hosts are three points behind sixth-placed Real Sociedad and are still in the race to qualify for the Conference League. They boosted those chances by winning their last two league games, both by a 1-0 score against Granada and Osasuna. That has brought life back into their campaign, and the hosts will now look to score one over their direct rival. It wouldn’t be easy, as the reverse fixture was won 3-0 by Betis. Yet, Valencia boasts an impressive recent record at this venue, not losing in their last 11 league games here. That sequence had six wins and five draws, and it would be interesting to see if the hosts can pick up a crucial win here.

Betis are only two points behind their hosts and come into this game after a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo. That was a much-needed victory for them, as Betis had lost four straight matches before that. The sequence of losses complicated their European chances, but a win here against Valencia will keep them on the coattails of Athletic Club. The challenge, though, is to improve on their away form and override their losing streak. Betis have lost their last three away league games, although two of those were against top clubs Atletico and Girona.