Real Betis-Valencia at Villamarín to close the league match next Sunday. We are going for the victory with Asian handicap 0.
In the absence of Valencia-Villarreal Europa League, the next league match for Marcelino will be a visit to a Betis somewhat touched after the defeat in the derby (3-1).
With the goal of the Champions in mind, and a Getafe-Sevilla in which someone or both can lose points, Valencia should go out to win whatever it takes to sleep in that long-awaited 4th place in Champions for having the goal-average in favor against Getafe and Seville.
Very good season finale are those of Marcelino: Cup final, foot and a half in the semifinals of Europa League and in full fight for the 4th place of Champions.
Betis, after falling to Sevilla, may have been touched of the match. However, he is also fighting for that Europa League place that is 3 points ahead of what Athletic does at the Bernabéu.
Despite this, the irregularity of Betis this season is hurting them, since they could be seated in a 5th place. An example of this is the last 5 matches at home, with 1 win, 3 consecutive losses and 1 draw:
-Betis 2-1 Villarreal: with a penalty missed Villarreal in the 85 ‘.
-Betis 1-4 Barcelona
-Betis 1-2 Getafe
-Betis 1-3 Stade Rennais: European elimination
-Betis 1-1 Alavés
Something that can be used by Valencia, who until 2-0 in Vallecas chained 17 games without falling. Despite the blip, they managed to get up with victories in the two derbies: 1-3 at Villarreal and 3-1 at Levante yesterday. If I continue like this, I have no doubt that it will be the team that occupies that 4th place Champions, or even 3rd if Real Madrid keeps stumbling as in Leganes.
PREDICTION: Both teams to score / YES @ 1,65
