Espanyol and Villarreal will meet in the next round of La Liga on Thursday, 26 September.
Will Espanyol get their third win in four games or will Villarreal show they're the better team? Read our Espanyol vs Villarreal prediction to learn more about this game, but don't miss out on our other La Liga predictions either.
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Las Palmas vs Real Betis Prediction – Can Real Betis get away with three points?
Key Stats
- Real Betis have won four of their last five duels with Las Palmas.
- In their last five matches in La Liga, Real Betis were tied at half time.
- Las Palmas drew at half time in three of their six games in the league so far.
Correct score prediction: Las Palmas 0-1 Real Betis
With the hosts in poor form to start this season and Real Betis being arguably the better team, we expect a win for the guests. However, we can see it being close and given that three of the last five duels between these teams have ended in 1-0 Real Betis wins, we can see that being the case this Thursday as well.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies expect a close game
- HOME: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.60%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at the Las Palmas vs Real Betis odds, we can see that the bookies see the guests as the expected winners, but the hosts aren't without a chance either based on these odds.
This makes sense given that Villarreal are the better team on paper and in good form, but Espanyol are a solid team and can put up a good fight at home.
In addition to our predictions for this match, don't forget to also check our top betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Real Betis have the upper hand lately
In their last five encounters, Real Betis have won four games, with the fifth match ending in a draw. When we look at the overall H2H record between these teams, things are pretty much the same: 28-12-19 in favour of Real Betis.
Spain La Liga 16/05/24
Las Palmas
Real Betis
Spain La Liga 26/11/23
Real Betis
Las Palmas
Europe Friendlies 07/08/19
Real Betis
Las Palmas
Europe Friendlies 11/08/18
Real Betis
Las Palmas
Spain La Liga 19/04/18
Real Betis
Las Palmas
Las Palmas preview: Looking to end their winless run
After they failed to win any of their first six games in the league, four of which they've lost, Las Palmas find themselves in the last place in La Liga standings. While it is still early in the season, it seems clear that Las Palmas has a long road ahead and that they'll be one of the teams fighting for survival in the top flight of Spanish football.
Las Palmas are currently missing injured Scott McKenna, Marvin Park, and Mika Marmol.
Predicted lineup: Cillessen (GK), Viti, Herzog, Suarez, A. Munoz, J. Munoz, Essugo, Rodriguez, Sandro, Moleiro & McBurnie
Spain La Liga 30/09/24
L
Villarreal
3
Las Palmas
1
Spain La Liga 26/09/24
D
Real Betis
1
Las Palmas
1
Spain La Liga 21/09/24
L
Osasuna
2
Las Palmas
1
Spain La Liga 15/09/24
L
Athletic Bilbao
3
Las Palmas
2
Spain La Liga 01/09/24
L
CD Alaves
2
Las Palmas
0
Real Betis preview: Hoping to find some consistent form
After the first six rounds of the new La Liga season, Real Betis have two wins, two draws, and two losses, which clearly shows how inconsistent they've been at the start. Overall, with eight points, Real Betis sit in the middle of the table, hoping to get into the top half with a win over Las Palmas.
Meanwhile, Youssouf Sabaly, William Carvalho, Marc Bartra, and Isco are on the team's injury list ahead of this match.
Predicted lineup: Silva (GK), Ruibal, Llorente, Natan, Perraud, Cardoso, Roca, Fornals, Lo Celso, Juanmi & Diao
UEFA Conference League 03/10/24
L
Legia Warsaw
1
Real Betis
0
Spain La Liga 29/09/24
W
Espanyol
0
Real Betis
1
Spain La Liga 26/09/24
D
Las Palmas
1
Real Betis
1
Spain La Liga 23/09/24
L
Mallorca
2
Real Betis
1
Spain La Liga 18/09/24
W
Getafe
1
Real Betis
2
Player to watch: Giovani Lo Celso
The former Tottenham midfielder is having a nice season with Real Betis so far, with three goals scored in three appearances for the team in La Liga, which is why he's our player to watch against Las Palmas.
