Mestalla hosts one of Jornada 2's standout fixtures on Tuesday 25 August 2026 (21:00 CEST) as Valencia welcome Real Betis. Hugo Duro and Pepelu anchor the Che side; Betis counter with Isco, Lo Celso and Cucho Hernández in a green-and-white attack loaded with flair.
Valencia: team news
Valencia's 4-3-3 under Carlos Corberán uses Gayà's overlapping runs and Duro's hold-up play. Mestalla's atmosphere makes this a genuine test for any visiting side early in the campaign.
Valencia Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-3-3
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Real Betis: team news
Manuel Pellegrini's Betis play progressive 4-2-3-1 football with Fornals and Roca screening and Isco floating between the lines. Bellerín and Abde provide width; Cucho is the penalty taker.
The tactical picture
Betis will dominate possession; Valencia's best moments come on the break through Sergi Canós and Rioja. Midfield control — Pepelu vs Lo Celso — shapes the game.
Picks worth knowing
- Isco (Betis, MID): creative differential away from home.
- Hugo Duro (Valencia, FWD): main goal threat at Mestalla.
- Giovani Lo Celso (Betis, MID): set-piece and through-ball threat.
- Predictor: Real Betis 2–1 Valencia.
Final prediction
Betis's midfield quality edges a entertaining night. Prediction: Valencia 1–2 Real Betis.