Valencia take on a struggling Real Betis side at the Mestalla this weekend as the 2020-21 edition of La Liga kicks into gear with another round of fixtures. Both sides have been disappointing so far and will look to prove a point going into this game.Real Betis suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat against Getafe during the week and are in desperate need of a morale boost. The Andalusians are not in the best shape at the moment and will have to show tremendous improvement against Valencia.Valencia lost several key players during the transfer window but managed to bring their season back on track with an important 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad during the week. Los Che have the home advantage in this game and have a slight upper hand over Real Betis this weekend.🆕✂️ pic.twitter.com/wrBublNvZN— Valencia CF 🦇🍊🌊 (@valenciacf_en) October 2, 2020Valencia vs Real Betis Head-to-HeadValencia have predictably been a dominant force in this fixture and have won 16 games out of a total of 27 matches that they have played against Real Betis. The away side has managed only seven victories and will look to cut the deficit in this game.The previous meeting between these two sides ended in a narrow 2-1 victory for Valencia. Los Che have lost several players since their victory over Real Betis and will have to work much harder in this game.Valencia form guide in La Liga: W-D-L-WReal Betis form guide in La Liga: L-L-W-WAlso Read: La Liga 2019/20: Team of the seasonValencia vs Real Betis Team NewsKevin Gameiro may not play a part in this gameValenciaValencia have several key injuries to account for and while most of their stars on their path to recovery, the likes of Jasper Cillessen and Kevin Gameiro may not feature in the starting eleven for this game.Injured: Gabriel PaulistaDoubtful: Jasper Cillessen, Kevin Gameiro, Carlos Soler, Denis Cheryshev, Eliaquim MangalaSuspended: NoneClaudio Bravo is yet to recover from his injuryReal BetisReal Betis also have a number of injured players in their ranks and will have to do without Victor Camarasa, Francis, and Dani Martin, in this game. Claudio Bravo is yet to recover from his injury and will be replaced by Joel Robles in the line-up.Injured: Victor Camarasa, Francis, Dani MartinDoubtful: Claudio Bravo, Andres Guardado, Diego LainezSuspended: Aissa MandiValencia vs Real Betis Predicted XIValencia Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Jaume Domenech; Jose Gaya, Mouctar Diakhaby, Hugo Guillamon, Daniel Wass; Geoffrey Kondogbia, Uros Racic; Goncalo Guedes, Lee Kang-In, Yunus Musah; Maxi Gomez🗣💬⚽#ValenciaRealBetis pic.twitter.com/T9Owa30YDO— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) October 2, 2020Real Betis Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Joel Robles; Alex Moreno, Marc Bartra, Sidnei, Emerson; Guido Rodriguez, William Carvalho; Joaquin, Sergio Canales, Nabil Fekir; Antonio SanabriaValencia vs Real Betis PredictionReal Betis have a formidable creative influence in their side and will rely heavily on the likes of Sergio Canales and Nabil Fekir to make things happen for the Andalusians in the final third.Valencia have managed to find their feet in La Liga this season, however, and have plenty of options in the middle of the pitch. With Goncalo Guedes and Maxi Gomez in their ranks, Los Che may well have the upper hand in this fixture.Prediction: Valencia 3-2 Real BetisAlso Read: Celta Vigo 0-3 Barcelona: Player Ratings as ten-man Blaugrana make stunning statement with resilient display | La Liga 2020-21