La Liga 2024-2025: Vallecano vs Betis Prediction

Vallecano

Home Team
28%
VS

Betis

Away Team
51%
Draw: 21%
Over 2.5: 55%
Under 2.5: 45%
Goal: 56%
No Goal: 44%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 35 26 4 5 95 36 59 82
2 Real Madrid 35 23 6 6 72 37 35 75
3 Ath Madrid 35 20 10 5 60 27 33 70
4 Ath Bilbao 35 17 13 5 51 26 25 64
5 Villarreal 35 17 10 8 61 47 14 61
6 Betis 35 16 10 9 53 43 10 58
7 Celta 35 14 7 14 55 54 1 49
8 Vallecano 35 12 11 12 37 42 -5 47
9 Mallorca 35 13 8 14 33 40 -7 47
10 Valencia 35 11 12 12 43 51 -8 45
11 Osasuna 35 10 15 10 43 51 -8 45
12 Sociedad 35 12 7 16 32 41 -9 43
13 Getafe 35 10 9 16 31 34 -3 39
14 Espanol 35 10 9 16 38 47 -9 39
15 Girona 35 10 8 17 41 53 -12 38
16 Sevilla 35 9 11 15 39 49 -10 38
17 Alaves 35 8 11 16 35 47 -12 35
18 Leganes 35 7 13 15 35 53 -18 34
19 Las Palmas 35 8 8 19 40 57 -17 32
20 Valladolid 35 4 4 27 26 85 -59 16

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Vallecano

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.11
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.61
# Clean Sheets: 2

Betis

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.77
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.17
# Clean Sheets: 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Vallecano and Betis has Betis as the predicted winner with a probability of 51.0%, compared to Vallecano's 28.0% chance. The match is also expected to see over 2.5 goals, with a 55.0% likelihood of this outcome. Betis currently sits in 6th place in La Liga, while Vallecano is positioned at 8th, making this a critical encounter for both sides.

Match Analysis

In recent performances, Vallecano has shown mixed results, securing wins against Las Palmas and Getafe but suffering a heavy defeat against Atletico Madrid. Their defensive resilience was evident with two clean sheets in these victories, yet their offensive output remains modest, averaging 1.0 goal per match in their last five outings. Vallecano's defense has been leaky, conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game, which might be a concern against a potent Betis attack. Betis, on the other hand, has demonstrated strong form, scoring freely with an average of 2.2 goals per game over their last five fixtures. They come into this game on the back of a win against Espanyol and a dominant 5-1 victory over Valladolid, showing their attacking prowess. Despite not keeping a clean sheet in recent matches, Betis's ability to outscore their opponents has been a key factor, supported by their expected goals tally of 1.774, indicating a robust offensive setup.

Final Prediction

Betis seems to have the upper hand due to their superior goal-scoring ability and form, which might prove decisive against Vallecano's inconsistent defense. A key factor to watch will be Betis's attack, particularly how they capitalize on Vallecano's vulnerabilities at the back. This encounter promises to be an engaging affair, likely featuring several goals, given both teams' recent trends.