Valladolid vs Betis prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2025-01-10 15:15.
[p]A Valladolid side sitting rock bottom of La Liga are growing desperate for points as they prepare to host Real Betis. With just one win from their last eight league outings (D1, L6), the side from central Spain appear to be in trouble after losing out 3-2 in the Copa del Rey to third tier Ourense in their last outing, while itâs the first time since the 1995/1996 season they sit at the foot of the table after 18 games played![/p]
[p]They surprisingly managed to survive relegation that campaign, but to repeat that feat theyâll need to improve on a disastrous home La Liga record. No side has scored fewer home league goals this season (six) and despite managing to gain a valuable three points against fellow strugglers Valencia in their last such outing, a record of just one win from their last eight league fixtures (D3, L4) on their own turf hardly inspires confidence. [/p]
[p]Betis are hardly an ideal opponent then, as theyâre unbeaten against Valladolid since 2020 (W3, D2).The Seville-based side are currently on a seven-game unbeaten run (W5, D2) but despite their recent good form, this seasonâs UEFA Conference League participants sit in a disappointing ninth place coming into the gameweek. [/p]
[p]It should be noted that they are tied on points with the two teams directly above them, so improving on an away record that sees them currently ranked 11th (W2, D3, L4) will be a priority for making their way up the table. One of those wins at least came in their last such game (2-1 v Villarreal), although that did mark an eighth successive away league game in which theyâve failed to keep a clean sheet.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Valladolid youngster RaĂșl Moro continues to impress for a side struggling for goals after scoring and assisting last time out – none of his last three club goals came in a victory (D1, L2). More successful on that front, Chimy Ăvilaâs last four goals for Betis have come away from home, with three ending in wins for his side. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Valladolid havenât scored more than one goal in a single La Liga home match this season.[/p]
[p][i]Written by Luke Bridle[/i][/p]