Thursday , 2 July 2026

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Betis Balompie, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1 – 0
Full Time
Real Betis Balompie
Sat 21 Jan 2023 · 15:15 UTC RCDE Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 24' Guido Rodriguez
Javi Puado 27' Y
Cesar Montes 56' Y
Ruben Saez 89' Y
Y 90' Aitor Ruibal

Overview

Match Preview

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Betis Balompie — La Liga at RCDE Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Pablo Gonzalez
  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Alfredo Rodriguez
  • Referee David Cambronero
  • Referee Israel Barcena
  • Referee Miguel Ortiz

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

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RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · Avg 2.7 goals Real Betis Balompie
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Betis Balompie 2022-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–4 Real Betis Balompie 2021-09-19 Real Betis Balompie 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2020-06-25 Real Betis Balompie 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-12-15 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Real Betis Balompie

Recent Form

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan Real Betis Balompie H 1–0 W
15 Jan Getafe CF A 2–1 W
07 Jan Girona FC H 2–2 D
31 Dec FC Barcelona A 1–1 D
09 Nov Villarreal CF H 0–1 L
06 Nov Club Atletico de Madrid A 1–1 D
Real Betis Balompie
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan RCD Espanyol de Barcelona A 0–1 L
08 Jan Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 2–1 W
29 Dec Athletic Club H 0–0 D
10 Nov Valencia CF A 0–3 L
06 Nov Sevilla FC H 1–1 D
03 Nov Helsingin JK H 3–0 W

Season Stats

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Real Betis Balompie
#11 Position #5
46 Points 60
38 Played 38
12 / 10 / 16 W / D / L 15 / 15 / 8
43 Scored 59
55 Conceded 48
-12 GD +11
1.21 PPG 1.58
32% Win % 39%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 11th (46 pts). Real Betis Balompie are 5th (60 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is hosting Real Betis Balompie for another epic battle.
  • 5' Claudio Bravo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona so far.
  • 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Manuel Pellegrini will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 15' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 24' Guido Rodriguez picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 27' That is a Yellow card for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. Javi Puado will be fuming at that decision.
  • 32' The home supporters are growing impatient. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
  • 42' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 43' Magnificent from Martin Braithwaite! That is 77 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 44' A stunning finish from Martin Braithwaite — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 49' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 54' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 56' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 60' Fresh legs for Real Betis Balompie! Rodri comes on to replace Guido Rodriguez.
  • 65' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Canales suffering a number of foals already.
  • 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Fernando Calero. He replaces Aleix Vidal on 72 minute.
  • 74' Joaquin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andres Guardado at the 74 minute mark.
  • 75' Real Betis Balompie ring the changes. Andres Guardado has done his job and it is now time for Joaquin to step up.
  • 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Manuel Pellegrini might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 81' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Martin Braithwaite trudges off to be replaced by Ruben Saez on 81 minutes.
  • 86' Real Betis Balompie fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 89' The referee shows RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player a Yellow card on 89.
  • 90' Real Betis Balompie receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Real Betis Balompie.

Lineups

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Martinez

Real Betis Balompie Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Manuel Pellegrini

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Borja Iglesias 3
Giovani Lo Celso 3
Martin Braithwaite 2
Sergi Darder 2
Ayoze Perez 2
Bartra 2
Willian Jose 2
Guido Rodriguez 2

Head to Head

2023-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Betis Balompie 2022-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–4 Real Betis Balompie 2021-09-19 Real Betis Balompie 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2020-06-25 Real Betis Balompie 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2019-12-15 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Real Betis Balompie

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2023-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Betis Balompie W 2023-01-15 Getafe CF 1–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2023-01-07 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2–2 Girona FC D 2022-12-31 FC Barcelona 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D 2022-11-09 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0–1 Villarreal CF L 2022-11-06 Club Atletico de Madrid 1–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Real Betis Balompie Form

2023-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Betis Balompie L 2023-01-08 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 Real Betis Balompie W 2022-12-29 Real Betis Balompie 0–0 Athletic Club D 2022-11-10 Valencia CF 3–0 Real Betis Balompie L 2022-11-06 Real Betis Balompie 1–1 Sevilla FC D 2022-11-03 Real Betis Balompie 3–0 Helsingin JK W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 Real Betis Balompie xG
I would bet for: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Betis Balompie 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona38% Draw27% Real Betis Balompie35%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Draw
65%
Draw or Real Betis Balompie
62%
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona or Real Betis Balompie
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona24% Draw47% Real Betis Balompie29%
Actual: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Handicap RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers Push Real Betis Balompie covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
25% ✗
Real Betis Balompie keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.