Real Betis will visit the Jose Zorrilla Stadium on Sunday (October 9) to face Real Valladolid in La Liga, looking to return to winning ways.
Los Verdiblancos succumbed to only their second loss of the season after Celta Vigo beat them 1-0 last weekend. That saw them slip to fourth in the standings as Athletic Bilbao climbed above them with a victory by moving up to 16 points, one more than Betis.
Nevertheless, Manuel Pellegrini's side had no issues overcoming AS Roma in their midweek UEFA Europa League clash. The visitors back from a goal down to win 2-1, with Luis Henrique netting an 88th-minute winner.
Valladolid, meanwhile, are down in 15th place with seven points from as many games. They have won only twice, albeit both wins came in their last four outings.
That includes a defeat of Getafe in their last top-flight outing, where the Blanquivioletas fought back from 2-1 down to win a five-goal thriller.
Real Valladolid vs Real Betis Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
Real Valladolid vs Real Betis Prediction
The two teams may enter the clash on the back of contrasting results, but Betis are still the real deal, considering the quality in their ranks.
Valladolid may look to frustrate them by sitting deep, but the visitors should come away with all three points.
Prediction: Real Valladolid 1-2 Real Betis
Real Valladolid vs Real Betis Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Real Betis
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
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