La Liga Regular Season - 22
Real Betis 2 - 1 FT Valencia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Pepelu (Pepelu) 13'
L. Rioja (L. Beltran) 20'
23' C. Avila
HT
46' ↓ S. Altimira ↑P. Fornals
E. Comert 50'
Pepelu 53'
67' ↓ C. Avila ↑P. Garcia
↓ H. Duro ↑U. Sadiq 72'
↓ Pepelu ↑B. Santamaria 72'
↓ L. Beltran ↑A. Almeida 72'
↓ L. Rioja ↑D. Lopez 77'
↓ J. Copete ↑C. Tarrega 81'
D. Foulquier 85'
88' P. Fornals
90'+1 ↓ D. Llorente ↑V. Gomez
90'+1 ↓ Antony ↑A. Ortiz
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Álvaro Valles 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
8.2
Rating
Defenders
Aitor Ruibal 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Marc Bartra 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Diego Llorente 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ricardo Rodríguez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sergi Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Marc Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antony 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Nelson Deossa 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Chimy Ávila 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Pau López 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angel Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Fornals 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Ivan Corralejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Stole Dimitrievski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dimitri Foulquier
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eray Cömert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Copete
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
José Luis Gayà
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Luis Rioja
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Filip Ugrinić
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Pepelu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Arnaut Danjuma
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Forwards
Lucas Beltrán
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hugo Duro
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Vicent Abril
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pere García
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rubén Iranzo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Tárrega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Núñez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baptiste Santamaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Largie Ramazani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Umar Sadiq
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | Valencia | 1 - 1 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 23/05/2025 | Real Betis | 1 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 23/11/2024 | Valencia | 4 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 20/04/2024 | Valencia | 1 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 01/10/2023 | Real Betis | 3 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 04/06/2023 | Real Betis | 1 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
09/11/2025
23/05/2025
23/11/2024
20/04/2024
01/10/2023
04/06/2023
Real Betis Win
Valencia Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +37
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -8
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +49
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fornals' Late Strike Seals Betis Comeback
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A dramatic turnaround at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla keeps Real Betis firmly in the hunt for Champions League qualification after overcoming an early deficit.
Opening Act: A Tale of Two Penalties
The atmosphere at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla was electric as two historic Spanish sides clashed in a match of high Stakes. Valencia started with surprising aggression, forcing a penalty in the 13th minute. However, the hosts were rescued by Álvaro Valles, who produced a magnificent save to deny Pepelu from the spot. Despite this psychological boost for the home side, Valencia’s Intensity remained high, and they broke the deadlock in the 20th minute. L. Rioja capitalised on a sharp assist from L. Beltran to put the visitors ahead. The lead, however, was short-lived; Real Betis were awarded a penalty of their own just three minutes later, which C. Avila converted with clinical precision to restore parity.
The Pivot: Tactical Chess in Seville
With the score locked at 1-1, the game entered a phase of calculated Balance. Betis edged possession with 53%, but Valencia remained a constant threat on the counter-attack through the movement of Arnaut Danjuma. The Dutch international’s creative passing kept the Betis backline under pressure, though the hosts gradually asserted control over the midfield. Manuel Pellegrini’s side fired off a total of 13 shots throughout the contest, searching for a gap in the stubborn Valencia defence. The tactical battle intensified as both managers looked to their benches to break the stalemate, with the Intensity levels rising as the match entered its final quarter, leaving no room for a potential Upset by the struggling visitors.
Resolution: Fornals Finds the Winner
The decisive moment arrived through a second-half introduction that changed the narrative of the afternoon. P. Fornals, having come on as a substitute, began to pull the strings in the final third. As the clock ticked towards the 90th minute, Betis launched a sustained offensive barrage that finally cracked the Valencia resistance. In the 88th minute, Fornals found space inside the area to fire home a dramatic winner, sending the home supporters into raptures. This 2-1 victory is a testament to Betis's resilience and tactical depth. While Valencia will feel aggrieved after such a disciplined performance, the three points propel the Heliopolitans further up the table, leaving the visitors to reflect on what might have been had their early penalty found the net.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Álvaro Valles the turning point?
Actually, Álvaro Valles saved the penalty from Pepelu. This save was vital, preventing Valencia from gaining an early psychological advantage and maintaining the match's Balance.
Did Real Betis deserve the late equalizer?
Fornals actually scored a winner to make it 2-1. Given their 13 shots and sustained attacking Intensity in the second half, Betis arguably earned the victory.
How did Real Betis complete the comeback from behind?
After Rioja’s opener, C. Avila equalised quickly from the spot, allowing substitute P. Fornals to eventually seal the win in the 88th minute.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Betis Eye Europe as Valencia Seek Stability
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Real Betis aim to solidify their European credentials against a Valencia side struggling to find their rhythm in the bottom half of the table.
The Setup
Scheduled for February 1st, 2026, this encounter at the Estadio de La Cartuja pits two historic clubs against each other with very different trajectories. Real Betis currently sit in 6th place, demonstrating a superior tactical Balance that has kept them within touching distance of the top four. Conversely, Valencia find themselves in 14th, battling to escape the gravitational pull of the lower table. While the Stakes for this specific match are rated as average, the psychological boost of a win here could define the next phase of the campaign for both managers.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this game lies in the midfield duel between Aitor Ruibal and Pepelu. Ruibal has been a revelation for the home side, bringing a high-intensity Form that includes three goal involvements in his last two outings. He will be tasked with disrupting the play of Pepelu, who remains Valencia's most influential outlet among their current Stars. If Pepelu is allowed time on the ball to find his attackers, Valencia could frustrate the hosts; however, Ruibal’s defensive tenacity and offensive bursts give the béticos a distinct edge in transitions.
Our Prediction
Real Betis enter as the 53.7% favorites and are expected to dominate the territorial battle. With Cucho Hernández leading the line, the Betis attack should have enough variety to penetrate a Valencia defense that has conceded 33 goals this season. Valencia will rely on counter-attacks, but the clinical nature of the Betis frontline should secure a 2-1 victory, further cementing their status as contenders for continental qualification.