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LaLiga: Espanyol vs Real Betis – Betting preview

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

When Real Betis come to RCDE Stadium for the LaLiga match this coming Sunday, Espanyol will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Espanyol are number 7 in the table on 12 points after seven matches. Real Betis rank as number 6 with 12 points after seven matches played.

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Team form: Espanyol vs Real Betis

Espanyol Form

Espanyol claimed two draws in their previous three matches, where they lost 2-0 against Real Madrid. Afterwards, they recorded a 2-2 draw with Valencia, before also drawing 0-0 with Girona. Espanyol won four of their last six LaLiga matches on home soil, while drawing once and losing once. They conceded seven and scored ten goals.

Real Betis Form

Real Betis went unbeaten through their last three matches, which began with a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest. A 2-0 win against Osasuna followed, before they beat Ludogorets Razgrad by 0-2. Real Betis managed to win just once in their past six away games in the LaLiga. On top of winning once they also drew four as well as losing one, while scoring 11 time and letting in nine.

Betting stats and facts for Espanyol and Real Betis

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Espanyol and Real Betis. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 14 of the last 16 Espanyol home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Espanyol home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Espanyol home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Espanyol have won 5 of the last 7 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In 3 of the last 4 Espanyol home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 4 Real Betis matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 3 Real Betis matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 3 Real Betis matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Real Betis away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Real Betis away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5

In-form players: Espanyol vs Real Betis

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Pere Milla, who is performing well for Espanyol. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent LaLiga outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Real Betis.The visitors will be looking to Juan Hernandez to find the net once again, after managing three LaLiga goals for Real Betis in recent matches.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at RCDE Stadium across all tournaments Espanyol won seven times, drew one and lost two times. Real Betis claimed three wins, six draw and one defeats in their last 10 games away. Espanyol didn’t lose any of their previous 5 matches at RCDE Stadium.

Both teams to score

Espanyol scored first in six of their last ten home games. Real Betis scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 11 consecutive away games Real Betis played. Espanyol managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Espanyol have scored in 8 consecutive home meetings with Real Betis.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Espanyol’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Real Betis’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.6 goals in these matches. Real Betis are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 26 matches.