On Saturday evening, Valencia and Real Betis clash at the Mestalla in La Liga in a big game in the battle of the European spots.
Valencia are in good formLos Che won 1-0 at Granada last time out in La Liga. It was the home team’s third victory in their last three matches in the Spanish top flight.
The decent recent run moved Ruben Baraja’s team into the final European spot in the Spanish top flight. However, they are only two points clear of the eighth-place visitors.
Valencia’s recent games in La Liga have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in seven of their last eight matches, including their last five matches in the Spanish top flight.
Los Che has a strong recent record on home soil in La Liga, as they are unbeaten in 11 home matches in the Spanish top-flight. Baraja’s team has also kept clean sheets in three of their last four La Liga outings.
Betis ended a losing streak against CeltaManuel Pellegrini’s team ended a four-game losing streak in La Liga with a 2-1 home win over Celta Vigo last time out. The game also ended a poor defensive run in the Liga, as they had conceded at least two goals in all four of those consecutive losses.
The recent poor run of results has seen Real Betis drop down to eighth place, five points adrift of the league's top six.
Los Verdiblancos have a poor recent away record in La Liga, suffering three consecutive losses on their travels.
The main reason for the visitor’s questionable away results has been their defensive displays, as they have conceded at least two goals in all three recent defeats on their travels.
What am I backing?Valencia has been in decent form of late, while Betis have struggled for form on their travels recently. The bet I am backing is a narrow home victory.
