Round 22 - La Liga
Real Betis VS Valencia CF
Benito Villamarín
1 February, 2026
Overview:
Real Betis (6th, 32 pts) hosts Valencia CF (14th, 23 pts) in LaLiga Round 22 on February 1, 2026. Betis enters as clear favorites with superior league position, form, and home advantage at Estadio de la Cartuja.
Recent H2H results: Real Betis 11 wins, Valencia 10 wins, 9 draws (head-to-head record)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Real Betis.
Betis should exploit Valencia's weak away form and first-half vulnerability through early pressure and set-piece opportunities via Lo Celso. Valencia must implement defensive solidity early to avoid deficit situations where they historically struggle. Betis' home record against teams outside top 6 suggests dominant possession-based approach will be employed.
Betis' unbeaten record when leading at half-time combined with Valencia's first-half away weakness heavily favors the home team. Valencia's recent wins show offensive potential but defensive fragility against possession-dominant opponents makes containing Betis difficult. Goal difference disparity and league position gap reinforce Betis superiority.
Last Update: 31-01-2026
Stats:
| Real Betis | Valencia CF |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 0.57 | 0.43 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.68 | 0.14 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barça | 20 | 1 | 4 | 61 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 16 | 3 | 6 | 51 |
| 4 | Atleti | 14 | 6 | 5 | 48 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 11 | 9 | 5 | 42 |
| 6 | Celta | 9 | 10 | 6 | 37 |
| 7 | Espanyol | 10 | 5 | 10 | 35 |
| 8 | Athletic | 10 | 4 | 11 | 34 |
| 9 | Osasuna | 9 | 6 | 10 | 33 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32 |
| 11 | Girona | 7 | 9 | 9 | 30 |
| 12 | Sevilla FC | 8 | 5 | 12 | 29 |
| 13 | Getafe | 8 | 5 | 12 | 29 |
| 14 | Alavés | 7 | 6 | 12 | 27 |
| 15 | Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 8 | 10 | 26 |
| 16 | Valencia | 6 | 8 | 11 | 26 |
| 17 | Elche | 5 | 10 | 10 | 25 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24 |
| 19 | Levante | 4 | 6 | 15 | 18 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mbappé | RMA | FRA | 23 | 23 | 4 |
| V. Muriqi | MAL | KOS | 24 | 16 | 1 |
| F. Torres | FCB | SPA | 23 | 12 | 2 |
| A. Budimir | OSA | CRO | 24 | 12 | N/A |