Prediction and betting tips for Real Valladolid vs Real Betis

Real Valladolid and Real Betis enter their first La Liga game of the new year on Saturday when they face off at the José Zorrilla Stadium. Manuel Pellegrini’s men go into the weekend on a five-game unbeaten run against the home team and will be looking to continue that winning streak.

Real Valladolid endured a disappointing start to the new year, exiting the Copa del Rey in the round of 32 last Sunday with a 3-2 defeat against lower-tier Ourense FC.

This was in keeping with the difficulties in La Liga, where Diego Martin Cocca’s side have lost four of their last five games and have won just one of their last eight games.

Valladolid are at the bottom of the league table with 12 points from 18 games, which is due to their defensive weakness as they have already conceded 37 goals – seven more than any other team in the division.

Real Betis, on the other hand, maintained their narrow lead and secured a 1-0 win against Huesca in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey last Saturday.

Pellegrini’s men have now gone seven games in a row without defeat, recording two draws and five wins, including wins over Petrocub and HJK in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Real Betis now turns their focus to La Liga, where they sit ninth in the league table, level on 25 points with Real Sociedad, Girona and Osasuna.

Real Valladolid vs Real Betis head-to-head and key numbers

• With 14 wins from the last 32 meetings between the teams, Real Betis has a superior record in the history of this game.
• Real Valladolid have won seven times during this time, while the spoils have been shared eleven times.
• Real Betis are unbeaten in five games against Cocca’s men and have recorded three wins and two draws since a 2-0 defeat in July 2020.
• Valladolid has failed to win seven of its last eight La Liga games since a 3-2 win over Alaves on October 18, losing six and drawing one.
• Betis have won their last four away games in all competitions, scoring seven goals and keeping two clean sheets since a 2-0 defeat at Real Sociedad in December.

Real Valladolid vs Real Betis prediction

Real Betis have shown good form in recent weeks and will face a Valladolid side who have only won one of their last eight league games. Pellegrini’s men are unbeaten in their last five games against the hosts and we’re backing them to pick up a narrow away win.

forecast: Real Valladolid 1-2 Real Betis

Real Valladolid vs Real Betis betting tips

Tip 1: Result – Real Betis wins

Tip 2: Be the first to score – Betis (The guests have scored first in four of their last five games against Valladolid)

Tip 3: More than 10.5 corners – No (There were also fewer than 11 corners in six of the last seven matches)