Estadio de Mestalla — Valencia
Referee: César Muñiz Fernández
Team News
Valencia
Valencia's trip to Espanyol last weekend proved disastrous as not only
did they lose 4-0, but they also lost four players to suspension. Those absences added to their Europa League ties with Atletico Madrid
sandwiching this clash could mean a long-awaited return to the starting
line-up for Sergio Canales.
Antonio Barragán was also suspended for Thursday's tie at the Vicente Calderón so he should slot in at right-back. Aduriz's suspension also means any chance of resting Roberto Soldado has
been put on the back-burner but the Spanish international hasn't scored
in nearly a month.
Probable lineups : Guaita, Alba, Ruiz, Rami, Barragan, Parejo, Topal, Piatti, Canales, Feghouli, Soldado. (4-2-3-1).
Betis
Ruben Castro was on form once again as Betis secured the win they needed
to reach the 42 points mark and ensure another season of Primera
Division football with a 1-0 win over Osasuna last weekend.
The striker has now four of his side's last seven goals and 14 for the season. Betis are on a fine run having taken 10 from the last 12 points
available to them and Pepe Mel is expected to keep faith with the same
XI that started last Sunday.
Probable lineups : Fabricio, Nelson, Dorado, Paulao, Nacho, Montero, Benat, Iriney, Pereira, Cruz, Castro. (4-4-2).
Match Facts
Valencia have won their last 7 home matches against Betis in all competitions.
Valencia have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 9 matches against Betis in all competitions.
Valencia have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 4 home matches against Betis in all competitions.
Betis are undefeated in their last 6 matches in La Liga.
Valencia have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches against Betis in all competitions.
Head to Head
| Apr 19, 2012 | Atletico Madrid 4 - Valencia CF 2 | EL |
| Apr 15, 2012 | Espanyol 4 - Valencia CF 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 11, 2012 | Valencia CF 4 - Rayo Vallecano 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 8, 2012 | Real Madrid CF 0 - Valencia CF 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 5, 2012 | Valencia CF 4 - AZ 0 | EL |
| Apr 15, 2012 | Betis 1 - Osasuna 0 | LIGA |
| Apr 10, 2012 | Real Sociedad 1 - Betis 1 | LIGA |
| Apr 7, 2012 | Betis 3 - Villarreal 1 | LIGA |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Malaga 0 - Betis 2 | LIGA |
| Mar 25, 2012 | Betis 1 - Racing 1 | LIGA |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Dec 10, 2011 | Betis 2 - Valencia CF 1 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Apr 22, 2009 | Betis 1 - Valencia CF 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Nov 30, 2008 | Valencia CF 3 - Betis 2 | |
| Spain - Primera Division (LIGA) | Feb 10, 2008 | Valencia CF 3 - Betis 1 | |
| Spain - Copa del Rey (ESPC) | Jan 16, 2008 | Valencia CF 2 - Betis 1 |
Castro was the important figure as Betis turned their season around in
the reverse fixture with two goals in stoppage time to record what was
their first victory in 11 games.
Added to that poor run, Unai Emery's men's minds may be on the
return-leg with Atleti and that could allow Betis to continue their good
form with at least a point at Mestalla.
Revenge though will be far down Valencia's list of priorities as they
have only recorded four wins in 17 games since the turn of the year.
Valencia 1 - 1 Betis
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