Real Betis v Valencia: Forecast, Odds and Bets

May 21, 2025

The Spain LaLiga curtain-closer between Real Betis v Valencia is set for 23 May 2025 at the Estadio Benito Villamarín. Kick-off in the UK is at 20:00 BST, while fans in Italy, Germany, France and Spain can tune in from 21:00 CEST. This final round clash carries little in terms of stakes for Real Betis, but Valencia will be eager to end the season on a high.

Estadio Benito Villamarín is expected to experience light rain on the evening, adding a touch of unpredictability to the contest. Under the floodlights of Seville, both sets of supporters will hope to see an entertaining finale to the 2024/2025 LaLiga campaign.

How are both teams coming into this?

Real Betis arrive having secured sixth place weeks ago, meaning nothing can alter their final league position. The side can focus purely on providing a fitting send-off for the season – and perhaps freshen legs ahead of their upcoming Conference League final. It’s worth noting that Real Betis were granted two extra days’ rest after LaLiga rescheduled their fixture, a decision that drew criticism from Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca.

On the other side, Valencia know they cannot qualify for Europe but still have pride and the chance to climb into the top ten. Their mid-table campaign has had flashes of promise, though inconsistency has dogged them throughout the year. A positive result here would at least help end the season on a morale-boosting note.

Our forecast

Given Real Betis’ comfy sixth-place finish, they may lack a finishing-edge intensity, but their home form remains strong. Valencia’s motivation to secure a top-ten spot could see them set up compactly and look to exploit counter-attacks. Expect a cautious opening period as both managers aim to avoid a disappointing last-day defeat.

While the light rain could slow the tempo and limit the goal count, Betis’ attacking midfield creativity should edge them ahead. Our lean is towards a narrow home victory, but a draw is a solid option if you fancy safe ground – the weather and low stakes both point to a tight contest.