Espanyol take on Real Betis at the RCDE Stadium in Spain’s La Liga on Sunday, 4 May. Read our La Liga predictions for the clash below.
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Espanyol vs Real Betis prediction: Goals at both ends anticipated
Key Stats
- Five of Espanyol’s last eight home games in La Liga finished 1-1.
- Espanyol are unbeaten in ten fixtures at the RCDE Stadium in La Liga.
- Six of Espanyol’s last eight home assignments in the league have featured goals at both ends.
- Six players were carded when Espanyol and Real Betis last met in September.
Correct score prediction: Espanyol 1-1 Real Betis
Espanyol have drawn six of their last nine home games in La Liga and five of those stalemates finished level at 1-1. Expect similar when Real Betis visit the RCDE Stadium on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Espanyol will kick off as underdogs
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 27/20 (2.35) – 42.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Espanyol had their wings clipped by Villarreal last time out, though they were unbeaten in five league games before that and the hosts offer decent value at 12/5 to win on Sunday.
Real Betis enjoyed a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the Conference League semi-finals in midweek and Manuel Pellegrini’s side have been given a 42.6% chance of winning again at Espanyol. View more of our free football predictions and La Liga analysis on our dedicated page.
Most recent H2Hs: Betis have been on top
Real Betis have won three of their last four meetings with Espanyol, however, they lost 1-0 on their last visit to the RCDE Stadium.
Spain La Liga 29/09/24
Real Betis
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 15/04/23
Real Betis
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 21/01/23
Espanyol
Real Betis
Spain La Liga 21/01/22
Espanyol
Real Betis
Spain La Liga 19/09/21
Real Betis
Espanyol
Espanyol preview: Four out for hosts
Jose Gragera and Brian Olivan are both injured and unavailable for Espanyol. The hosts are seven points clear of the relegation zone in La Liga and a top-half finish could still be in reach if results go their way between now and the end of May.
Predicted lineup: Garcia (GK), El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero, Gonzalez, Kral, Roca, Exposito, Puado, Fernandez
Spain La Liga 27/04/25
L
Villarreal
1
Espanyol
0
Spain La Liga 22/04/25
D
Valencia
1
Espanyol
1
Spain La Liga 18/04/25
W
Getafe
0
Espanyol
1
Spain La Liga 12/04/25
W
Celta Vigo
0
Espanyol
2
Spain La Liga 04/04/25
W
Rayo Vallecano
0
Espanyol
4
Real Betis preview: Two missing for visitors
Real Betis will be without the services of Cedric Bakambu, Nobel Mendy, Marc Roca, Diego Llorente and Ezequiel Avila on Sunday. Head Coach Manuel Pellegrini could shuffle his pack to keep his team fresh during a busy period for the club.
Predicted lineup: Vieites (GK), Ruibal, Bartra, Natan, Perraud, Cardoso, Fornals, Antony, Isco, Ezzalzouli, Bakambu
UEFA Conference League 01/05/25
W
Fiorentina
1
Real Betis
2
Spain La Liga 24/04/25
W
Valladolid
1
Real Betis
5
Spain La Liga 21/04/25
W
Girona
1
Real Betis
3
UEFA Conference League 17/04/25
D
Jagiellonia Bialystok
1
Real Betis
1
Spain La Liga 13/04/25
L
Villarreal
2
Real Betis
1
Player to watch – Javi Puado
Javi Puado has easily been Espanyol’s shining light in the final third this season and the forward has contributed to 40% of his club’s total 35-goal haul in La Liga since August.
Puado is Espanyol’s chief goal threat
With three goals and two assists in his last five appearances for Espanyol, Puado takes excellent recent form into Sunday’s test and the 26-year-old has the talent to tip the balance in Espanyol’s favour again when Real Betis visit.