As the 2024/25 La Liga season draws to a close, Real Betis welcomes Valencia to the Benito Villamarín Stadium on Friday, May 23, with both clubs heading into the final matchday having already missed out on their European aspirations through league positioning.
Match Info
Date/Time: Friday, May 23, 2025 – 10:00 PM
TV (UK): Premier Sports
TV (US): ESPN
Streaming (UK): Premier Sports
Streaming (US): ESPN+
Real Betis: Eyes Set on Europe
Manuel Pellegrini’s Betis side has one eye firmly on their historic UEFA Europa Conference League final against Chelsea next week in Wroclaw, Poland. With the opportunity to claim their first-ever continental trophy, expect a rotated lineup in this domestic season closer.
Despite a promising run earlier in the year that saw them challenging for a top-five finish, Betis has stumbled toward the finish line with just two points from their last three outings. A lack of momentum and a growing injury list will likely influence Pellegrini’s squad selection.
Likely XI (4-2-3-1):
Adrian; Aitor Ruibal, Natan, Mendy, Rodriguez; Carvalho, Sergi Altimira; Pablo Fornals, Lo Celso, Jesus Rodriguez; Cucho
Notable Absentees: Fran Vieites, Diego Llorente, Hector Bellerin, Youssouf Sabaly, Marc Roca, Chimy Avila
Valencia: A Season Turned Around
From relegation fears to European contenders, Valencia’s season has been a tale of transformation. The appointment of Carlos Corberán mid-season sparked a revival that saw Los Che flirt with a top-eight finish, though recent setbacks have left them outside the qualification zone.
Consecutive 1-0 defeats to Alaves and Athletic Club brought their late-season push to a halt, but their overall improvement remains one of the campaign’s more compelling narratives. With no new injuries and a desire to end strong, Valencia arrives in Seville with ambition.
Expected XI (4-4-2):
Mamardashvili; Cristhian Mosquera, Carlos Tarrega, Diakhaby, Jose Luis Gaya; Luis Rioja, Javi Guerra, Barrenechea, Diego Lopez; Sadiq, Almeida
Unavailable: Thierry Correia, Dimitri Foulquier
Match Outlook
Valencia will be keen to cap off a dramatic season revival with a statement performance. Betis, meanwhile, may approach this fixture cautiously as they conserve energy for a European final. With the hosts likely to field a weakened side and the visitors motivated to finish well, Valencia could have the edge in Seville.
Prediction:
Valencia double chance – win or draw
Betting against a rotated Betis side ahead of a major final may prove wise, especially with Valencia maintaining a consistent level of play despite recent losses.
Final Prediction: Real Betis 1–2 Valencia
