La Liga Best Bets - Matchday 4

Real Betis had started the season in good form, with a pair of 1-0 wins ensuring they were rubbing shoulders with the best sides in the league. Their 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in their opener was followed by a battling 1-0 win on the road over Valencia. Heading into their clash with Levante, they would have been incredibly confident, especially when considering their opponents were yet to win after two matches, failing to score in either game whilst conceding three goals. This made Betis' 5-2 loss even more stunning as they went from the side with the best defensive record to conceding five in one game. With Real Madrid in town, the five goals they shipped last week will be a worry. While I back more solidity in defence this time around, I predict that this will hurt them going forward as they put too much of the onus on keeping Madrid out. 

Valencia have not started the new season well, failing to win any of their opening three matches. A 0-0 draw with Celta Vigo was a disappointing way to start their campaign, and they have since slumped further, losing 1-0 at home to Real Betis and 3-1 to Deportivo La Coruna on the road. While the campaign has plenty of time for improvement, Valencia have hardly shown that they can beat the opposition. Indeed, a single goal scored across their last three along with one clean sheet is hugely disappointing, and I back the home side to struggle to breach an opponent that has been perfect so far.