Betis – Valencia SOCCER PICKS
Real Betis and Valencia measure forces, in a match for this phase of the Copa del Rey (Semi-finals). The history of recent direct matches between these two teams indicates total balance, since there were 3 draws and 2 wins for each team in the last 7 games. The last direct confrontation between these two teams, on 15-09-2018, ended with a draw by (0-0). In this match the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results obtained at home and as a visitor.
Real Betis:
The home team reaches this phase of the Copa del Rey (Semi-finals) after having played previous rounds with: Espanyol, Real Sociedad and Racing Santander. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses at their stadium. In the last match they played, for the First Division, they beat Atlético Madrid at home by (1-0). In the last 10 home matches Real Betis has won 7, tied 2 and lost 1 of the last matches.
In this competition, they tied the last 4 matches and did not lose any of their last 6 matches. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 5 of the last 6 matches for this competition. In 15 games, he got the comeback in 2 of the 5 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The Real Betis leaves for this party with a triumph, by 1-0, in the reception to the Athletic one of Madrid, in a game for the Spanish championship. We remember that the locals won only 2 of the last 10 games played. To reach this phase of the Copa del Rey, the whole house eliminated Racing Santander, Real Sociedad and Espanyol. In this first leg, coach Quique Setién must act in the usual tactical system, that is, 3-4-3, privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks: Sergio Canales is the great organizer of the offensive process. On the other hand, Giovani Lo Celso is the big star of this formation, with 9 goals scored. For this match the coach can not count on William Carvalho and Tello, both injured.
Valencia:
Until reaching this phase of the Copa del Rey (Semi-finals), the visiting team eliminated: Getafe, Sporting Gijón and Ebro. This is a stronger team with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 matches they have 4 victories , 6 draws and 5 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses at their stadium. The team comes to this match after a draw away with Barcelona by (2-2). In the last 10 away matches Valencia has won 3, tied 2 and lost 5. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 5 of the last 6 matches for this competition. In 15 games, they suffered the first goal 6 times, but got the comeback in 2.
The Valencia comes to this game with a draw, 2-2, in the move to the stadium of Barcelona: Parejo and Gameiro scored the team’s goals. To get to this semifinal of the Copa del Rey, the visitors eliminated Ebro, Sporting Gijón and Getafe. In this away game, coach Marcelino Toral must maintain his usual tactical system, that is, the 4-4-2, however, benefiting the tactical organization and rapid transitions. On an individual level we highlight Santi Mina, with 8 goals scored in official matches. For this game the coach can not count on Gaya and Jiménez, both injured.
