Real Betis are back at the Benito Villamarin and targeting three points against newly promoted opposition this weekend. Our Real Betis vs Espanyol prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether Manuel Pellegrini’s side will be able to get the job done.
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Real Betis vs Espanyol prediction: Hosts to triumph with Lo Celso on target
Key stats
- Our Real Betis vs Espanyol betting tips take into account that both sides have scored in each of the last three league games involving Betis.
- Espanyol have taken just one point from three away games this season.
- Both teams have scored in eight of Betis’ last 10 home league fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Real Betis 2-1 Espanyol
Espanyol have managed to get on the scoresheet against Real Madrid and Villarreal over the past week, but they’ve still ended up empty-handed with moments of individual quality proving decisive.
Something similar could happen here, with Betis relatively strong at home and currently offering a real threat thanks to the impact of new signing Giovani Lo Celso.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Pellegrini’s men the clear favourites
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
- AWAY: 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Real Betis vs Espanyol odds with an implied probability of 60.6% that they win this match.
They head into this following a 1-1 draw at Las Palmas in midweek with Lo Celso on target again.
As for Espanyol, they were beaten 2-1 at home by Villarreal last time out, with former Betis forward Ayoze Perez scoring twice for the Yellow Submarine.
Today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks from the upcoming action in Europe.
Most recent H2Hs: Betis have the edge
Our Real Betis vs Espanyol prediction suggests the side from Seville can build on strong recent results against this opposition, with three of the last five meetings going their way. They’ve lost just one of the last 11 meetings overall.
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Real Betis preview: Roque ruled out
Barcelona loanee Vitor Roque is out injured for Betis. They’ll also be missing Isco, William Carvalho and Youssouf Sabaly here.
Predicted Lineup: Silva (GK), Rodriguez, Natan, Llorente, Bellerin, Roca, Altimira, Abde, Lo Celso, Fornals & Chimy
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
Espanyol preview: Cabrera rated doubtful
Defender Leandro Cabrera is the main injury doubt for the visitors. They may make light changes after suffering defeat on Thursday.
Predicted Lineup: Joan Garcia (GK), Romero, Cabrera, Kumbulla, El Hilali, Jofre, Kral, Gragera, Tejero, Puado & Veliz
Spain La Liga 29/09/24 L Real Betis 1 Espanyol 0 Spain La Liga 26/09/24 L Villarreal 2 Espanyol 1 Spain La Liga 21/09/24 L Real Madrid 4 Espanyol 1 Spain La Liga 14/09/24 W CD Alaves 2 Espanyol 3 Spain La Liga 31/08/24 W Rayo Vallecano 1 Espanyol 2 
Player to watch – Giovani Lo Celso
Slotting into the number 10 role, Lo Celso has been a revelation so far, scoring four goals in four appearances for Betis. The former Spurs man appears very happy back at the club he shone for during the 2018/19 season.
Lo Celso firing again back at Betis
Lo Celso netted 16 times for Betis during the 2018/19 campaign, earning a move to Tottenham. However he would only manage to score three times in total in the Premier League for Spurs and wasn't at his best during a loan spell at Villarreal either, making his sudden return to form all the more remarkable.
