Espanyol will hope to return to winning ways when they host Real Betis in the eighth round of La Liga at Livens Jean Louis on Sunday, 5 October 2025.
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Espanyol vs Real Betis predictions: A card fest
Key stats
- Eight of Espanyol's last 10 meetings with Real Betis produced at least five cards.
- Both teams found the net in five of Real Betis’ last seven games.
- Espanyol have lost three consecutive meetings between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Espanyol 1-2 Real Betis
While Espanyol are currently on a three-game winless run, Real Betis won three of their last four matches and are unbeaten in their last five games.
Keeping in mind that Betis were victorious in the last three encounters between these sides, we are leaning toward the visitors for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Real Betis are slightly favoured
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As things stand, Real Betis and Espanyol are sixth and seventh in La Liga, respectively, as both teams have the same 3-3-1 win-draw-loss record.
Considering their fine form, it is unsurprising that Real Betis are the expected winners at 6/4 (2.50). Teams with these odds usually have a 40% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that there were at least 11 corners in nine of the last 10 skirmishes between these sides. On that note, over 10.5 total corners has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Espanyol's struggles to continue?
Espanyol have a solid track record against Real Betis, as they came out on top the last three times these teams clashed and have lost only once in their last 13 encounters.
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
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Spain La Liga 29/09/24
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Spain La Liga 15/04/23
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Spain La Liga 21/01/23
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Spain La Liga 21/01/22
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Espanyol preview: Looking to get back on course
Espanyol have no injured or suspended players ahead of their clash with Real Betis.
Central defender Leandro Cabrera was not available during last week's draw at Girona due to injury, but he is expected to be back in the XI for Espanyol come Sunday.
Head coach Manolo Gonzalez could name a starting XI close to the one that took to the field from the first whistle against Girona, with Roberto Fernandez set to feature in the final third once again.
Predicted lineup: Dmitrovic (GK), El Hilali, Cabrera, Calero, Romero, Gonzalez, Exposito, Lozano, Dolan, Puado & Fernandez
Last five matches
- Girona 0-0 Espanyol
- Espanyol 2-2 Valencia
- Real Madrid 2-0 Espanyol
- Espanyol 3-2 Mallorca
- Espanyol 1-0 Osasuna
Real Betis preview: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
Real Betis, meanwhile, will have Isco (broken ankle), Diego Llorente (hamstring), Nelson Deossa (ankle) and Marc Bartra (muscle) all unavailable through the aforementioned injuries.
There should be a couple of changes from the side that started Thursday night’s win against Ludogorets in the Europa League, notably Cucho Hernandez getting a spot in the final third, as Cedric Bakambu, who played the entire 90 minutes away in Razgrad, is expected to be rested.
Predicted lineup: Lopez (GK), Rodriguez, Natan, Gomez, Bellerin, Amrabat, Roca, Ezzalzouli, Fornals, Antony & Hernandez.
Last five matches
- Ludogorets 0-2 Real Betis
- Real Betis 2-0 Osasuna
- Real Betis 2-2 Forest
- Real Betis 3-1 Real Sociedad
- Levante 2-2 Real Betis
Player to watch: Cucho Hernandez
Cucho Hernandez put in an impressive performance last weekend, scoring once and providing an assist in Real Betis' 2-0 victory over Osasuna. The Colombian forward, who was rested in Betis' victory over Ludogorets in the Europa League, has four goal contributions in his last three La Liga assignments.