Real Betis – Valencia, Copa del Rey Prediction

Betis managed to take an impressive victory against Atletico Madrid in the last round of La Liga, showing once again their class after having won against Barcelona at Camp Nou, too. Even more impressive is the defensive game and the discipline shown by this team. Vs Espanyol they also showed character, because their victory and qualification against the other team from Catalonia was not so easy.

Valencia also did not perform badly against the other team from top 2, Barcelona. The bats reached a prestigious draw and played great as they were not even far from victory. Valencia, however, allowed many goals in their visits. They have no clean sheet in the last 8 away games. In addition, Valencia has failed to win their visits in Copa del Rey in the previous two rounds.

Valencia has only 1 win as a guest against Betis in the last 9 years. They also have difficulties winning at home while Betis’s strength is at home. Overall, this is the first game and we expect a more defensive game from Valencia, while the hosts will want to get a good result, which means victory. We do not think that the bats have the resources to succeed in this match, but rather to be satisfied with an away goal or a draw. Prediction – Betis or draw at 1.47

• Valencia are 1-2-5 in the last 8 away games
• Betis have 3 losses in the last 28 home games