VALENCIA – BETIS | Thursday 8pm
Gattuso’s Valencia have not won for five matches. In that time there have come – as well as three draws – two defeats. And the standings for the Italian coach’s team are starting to look difficult to watch. Let’s not say worrying, but it could take this sense if a turnaround, the important kind, does not come in these last two games of the season before the World Cup break. Of course, beating Betis would be a big blow. The qualities are there. But there are also the absences, especially that of Cavani, who remains in doubt, which weigh heavily on Gattuso.
Pellegrini also has absences, it has to be said. In addition to the long-term injured, there is also Iglesias who has been suspended by the sporting judge. In short, a race to see who has fewer problems. The feeling, however, is that within the squad of the visiting team, there could be some problems, especially due to the aftermath of the derby draw: Sevilla in fact caught the green-and-white team at the end when everything seemed to be decided. An important blow for the men who beat Roma in the Europa League and took first place in the group. In short, some mental problems could arise. But it is unlikely that Valencia will be able to take the full stake.
The Prediction
According to the above, the certain thing is that Valencia and Betis should find at least one goal each. Then, who knows, maybe Gattuso’s team might be able to pull off a coup, but the feeling is that a point apiece might be enough.
Valencia v Betis likely line-up
- VALENCIA (4-3-3): Mamardashvili; Correia, Ozkacar, Comert, Gaya; Musah, Guillamon, Almeida; Kluivert, Lino, Duro.
- BETIS (4-2-3-1): Silva; Sabaly, Pezzella, Gonzalez, Moreno; Carvalho, Rodriguez; Henrique, Canales, Rodri; Willian Jose.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
