Tough away trip for Betis
Spain has also reverted to limiting the number of spectators in stadiums. However, 75 per cent of capacity is still allowed, so there could well be a real cup clash with a really good atmosphere in Valladolid on Wednesday when they host Betis Sevilla in the Copa del Rey sixteenth-final.
Real Valladolid were relegated from La Liga last season and are determined to erase that slip-up this season and return to the Spanish top flight.
As an ambitious second division side, they certainly have their chances of beating a team from the top division, especially as the motivation will be extremely high for the supposed underdogs. Real Betis, however, are in the process of developing into a top Spanish team and therefore the prediction between Valladolid and Betis Sevilla must go more towards a victory for the visitors.
But the Andalusians also had an extremely hard time in the cup in Talavera in mid-December. Now another much stronger team awaits them in Valladolid. Manuel Pellegrini’s team will certainly not be able to take care of themselves, but if everything goes according to plan, then you shouldn’t go far wrong betting on an away win in the match between Valladolid and Betis Sevilla.
Valladolid – Statistics & current form
This season is going very well for the relegated La Liga side. Direct promotion is within reach. Real Valladolid are currently in third place in the second Spanish league. They are only two points away from second place and direct promotion. The gap to the top is five points. Coach Pacheta’s team can therefore have high hopes of returning to the top flight in the coming season.
Fortress Jose Zarillo
Most of all, the home fans deserved to have the big teams back on a regular basis. Things are going extremely well at the Estadio Jose Zarillo in particular. There have been seven victories in the last seven home games. The last defeat in their own arena was in September. Therefore, the odds on a home win in the duel between Valladolid and Betis Sevilla should certainly be taken into account.
Last weekend, Leganes were the guests in Valladolid. Once again it was the Israeli goal scorer Shon Weissman who scored the golden goal of the match shortly before the break for a 1-0 home win. However, the attacker is now being linked with Eintracht Frankfurt and could possibly leave the Pucelanos this winter.
Real Valladolid has also been hit hard by the virus. Raul Carnero, Ruben Alcaraz, Kike Perez and Sergio Leon are currently in isolation. With Hugo Vallejo, Saidy Janko and Jawad El Yamiq, other injured players are missing. Jon Morcillo, who was transferred to Valladolid from Athletic Bilbao earlier this week, could make his debut in their place.
Predicted line-up of Valladolid:
Masip – Martinez, Fernandez, Sanchez, Perez – Morcillo, Aguado, Mesa, Plata – Weissman, Plano – Coach: Pacheta
Last matches played by Valladolid:
LaLiga2
01/02 2022 – Real Valladolid 1 – 0 Leganes
12/19 2021 – Real Sociedad B 0 – 2 Real Valladolid
Copa del Rey
12/15 2021 – Real Valladolid 3 – 1 Las Palmas
LaLiga2
12/12 2021 – Real Valladolid 2 – 1 Real Oviedo
12/03 2021 – SD Huesca 3 – 2 Real Valladolid
Betis Sevilla – Statistics & current form
Betis Sevilla have made a great development. Manuel Pellegrini is apparently just the right man at the helm of the Andalusians. Real Betis are currently dancing on three high tides. They are still in the Europa League, in the Copa des Rey they are aiming to reach the last 16 on Wednesday and in La Liga things are generally going very well as well.
Break in form at Betis
Currently, the Andalusians are in third place in the standings. They are 13 points behind the leaders and have lost their last two games, but Manuel Pellegrini’s side are fighting for a place in the Champions League this season. Therefore, the prediction for the match between Valladolid and Betis Sevilla should go in the direction of the first division team.
Last weekend, however, Real Betis suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Celta de Vigo. Sevilla never got into the game and their attack, which had been so dangerous for a long time, remained harmless. In addition, individual mistakes in the defence led to another defeat. Now they have to show their true colours again in the Copa del Rey.
However, the Andalusians also have to lament numerous absences. Claudio Bravo, German Pezzella, Paul Akouokou, Joaquin, Youssouf Sabaly, Martin Montoya and Juan Miranda are not training with the team. Victor Camarasa may make his comeback after a long injury lay-off. In any case, Betis will be short of players for this cup match.
Predicted line-up of Betis Sevilla:
Silva – Moreno, Ruiz, Bartra, Bellerin – Carvalho, Cuadrado – Juanmi, Canales, Fekir – Iglesias – Coach: Pellegrini
Last matches played by Betis Sevilla:
LaLiga
01/02 2022 – Real Betis 0 – 2 Celta Vigo
12/19 2021 – Athletic Bilbao 3 – 2 Real Betis
Copa del Rey
12/16 2021 – CF Talavera de la Reina 2 – 4 Real Betis
LaLiga
12/12 2021 – Real Betis 4 – 0 San Sebastian
Europa League Grp. G
12/09 2021 – Celtic Glasgow 3 – 2 Real Betis
Valladolid – Betis Sevilla Direct comparison / H2H-balance
A total of 82 duels are in the history books of Spanish football between Real Valladolid and Betis Sevilla. In the direct comparison, the Andalusians are 33:26 ahead after victories. 23 duels ended in a draw. In the Copa del Rey, this pairing occurred in the 2012/13 season, when Betis came from 1-0 down to win 3-0 at home to Valladolid.
The last two matches were last season, when Valladolid were relegated from La Liga. Betis first won 2-0 in Sevilla and the return leg in Valladolid ended in a 1-1 draw. Aitor Rubial gave Betis the lead shortly after the break. However, a header by Shon Weissman secured Valladolid a point.
Valladolid – Betis Sevilla Tip
Real Valladolid is not a conventional second division team. The team of coach Pacheta is on a good way to realise the direct re-promotion. Especially at home, the Pucelanos are extremely strong and have won the last seven home games in the competition. With their own fans behind them, Valladolid will be looking for a surprise.
Betis are certainly favourites, but they have suffered two defeats in their last two La Liga games. Manuel Pellegrini’s side have lost a bit of momentum
The stats and form curves ahead of this game say that a surprise is possible and that it might be best to stay away from betting on the outcome of the game. However, the home side have scored often at home recently and Betis are also good for at least one or two goals. Therefore, we have decided to play the betting odds on more than 2.5 goals between Valladolid and Betis Sevilla
