LaLiga: Real Betis vs Espanyol – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 8 match between Real Betis and Espanyol and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Real Betis enjoy home advantage, when visitors Espanyol swing by this coming Sunday for a clash in the LaLiga. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Real Betis are number 11 in the table on nine points after seven matches. Espanyol rank as number 14 with seven points after seven matches played.

Form: Real Betis vs Espanyol

Real Betis Form

Real Betis recorded a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, where they first beat Getafe 2-1. They were then defeated 1-2 against Mallorca, before drawing 1-1 against Las Palmas. Real Betis claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the LaLiga. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded eight goals.

Espanyol Form

Espanyol have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it started with a 3-2 win against Deportivo Alaves. Unable to follow that up, they went down 4-1 against Real Madrid, before suffering another loss in a 1-2 match against Villarreal. Espanyol managed to win just once in their past six away games in the LaLiga. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring 11 time and letting in seven.

Betting stats for Real Betis and Espanyol

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Real Betis and Espanyol played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Real Betis vs Espanyol

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Giovani Lo Celso brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Real Betis will start him against Espanyol, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Javier Puado, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

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Full-time result

Real Betis won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Estadio Benito Villamarin. They drew two and lost two as well, while Espanyol won one of their last 10 games away. They drew five and lost four. Real Betis have not lost to Espanyol in 6 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Real Betis scored the first goal of the match an impressive nine times in the last ten home games. Espanyol got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Espanyol games. Real Betis have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than seven times in their previous 10 outings. Espanyol scored the first goal of the game in five of their last 10 games. Real Betis have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Espanyol.

Total goals

Real Betis saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Espanyol, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches.

Suggested bet: Real Betis vs Espanyol

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Real Betis and Espanyol seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this LaLiga match.

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