🏆 Valencia vs. Real Betis: Matchday Context 🏆
The encounter between Valencia CF and Real Betis is set to take place on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 8:00 AM ET (14:00 local time GMT+1) at Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain. This LaLiga clash features teams at opposite ends of the league standings. With Valencia currently seated at the 20th position and holding onto 7 points, the squad is eager to climb out of their precarious spot, while Real Betis occupies the 7th position with 20 points, aiming to solidify their standing among the top competitors.
The match carries particular significance due to the recent flood-related tragedies in the Valencia region, and an atmosphere filled with solidarity and support for the affected communities is anticipated.
📚 Valencia vs. Real Betis: Historical Clashes 📚
Both teams have a recent history of encounters that indicates a dominance by Real Betis in their last matchups. Some of the recent results include:
- April 20, 2024: Valencia 1 – 2 Real Betis
- October 1, 2023: Real Betis 3 – 0 Valencia
- June 4, 2023: Real Betis 1 – 1 Valencia
- November 10, 2022: Valencia 3 – 0 Real Betis
- May 10, 2022: Valencia 0 – 3 Real Betis
📈 Current Standings of Valencia and Real Betis 📈
Valencia CF: Ranked 20th with 1 win, 4 draws, and 6 losses, amassing a total of 7 points. Their goal difference stands at -9, positioning them in 18th place in terms of goal difference.
Real Betis: Holding the 7th place with 5 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, totaling 20 points. Their goal difference is a positive +2, which ranks them 6th in terms of goal difference.
👥 Valencia vs. Real Betis: Probable Lineups 👥
While the final lineups are not yet confirmed, here are some key players to watch for each team:
Valencia CF:
- Hugo Duro: Forward with 2 goals in 9 matches.
- Enzo Barrenechea: Midfielder who scored recently against Getafe CF.
- Giorgi Mamardashvili: Goalkeeper with 6 clean sheets.
Real Betis:
- Giovani Lo Celso: Midfielder with 5 goals in 7 matches.
- Vitor Ferreira: Forward with 3 goals this season.
- Marc Bartra: Defender with 2 goals in 6 appearances.
📊 Additional Match Insights: Valencia vs. Real Betis 📊
Statistics:
- Real Betis averages 1.1 goals per match and concedes 0.9. Valencia averages 0.7 goals and concedes 1.5 per match.
- Real Betis takes an average of 14.9 shots per match, while Valencia takes 8.8. Real Betis allows 9.4 shots per game to opponents compared to Valencia’s 10.5.
Recent Injuries and Absences:
- Mouctar Diakhaby from Valencia was seen training with the ball after a knee injury.
🤔 Current Outlook:
The latest odds indicate Real Betis as the favorite with a line of -0.5 and an over/under of 2.