Real Betis Balompie vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
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Real Betis Balompié vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio Benito Villamarin.
- Real Betis Balompié 12 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Jose Naranjo Perez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Marcos Cerdan Aguilar
10 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 6.5 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-29
Real Betis Balompie
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2023-04-15
Real Betis Balompie
3–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | UD Las Palmas | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Sep | RCD Mallorca | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Getafe CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Sep | CD Leganes | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Real Madrid CF | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep | Real Betis Balompie | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Sep | Villarreal CF | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Real Madrid CF | A | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Sep | Deportivo Alavés | H | 3–2 | W |
| 31 Aug | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Aug | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Real Betis Balompie | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #15 |
| 26 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 8 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 6 |
| 20 | Scored | 13 |
| 15 | Conceded | 14 |
| +5 | GD | -1 |
| 2.17 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 67% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Real Betis Balompie this season
Real Betis Balompie this season
33%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
Real Betis Balompie are 4th (26 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Real Betis Balompie
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
9/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
2/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Betis Balompie
| Bartra | 3 G | |
| Rodrigo Riquelme | 3 G | |
| Abdessamad Ezzalzouli | 3 G | |
| Cucho Hernandez | 2 G | 2 A |
| Isco | 2 G |
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Real Betis Balompié is hosting RCD Espanyol de Barcelona for another epic battle.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Real Betis Balompié and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 26' Poor challenge from Jofre Carreras Pages. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 31' Real Betis Balompié are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Real Betis Balompié needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering RCD Espanyol de Barcelona that had 298 games and scored 338 goals.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. Real Betis Balompié must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 55' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ring the changes. Javi Puado has done his job and it is now time for Pere Milla to step up.
- 60' It is a substitution in Real Betis Balompie team. Cedric Bakambu is replaced by Vitor Roque on 60 minute.
- 64' Marc Roca has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 64.
- 67' Irvin Cardona is replacing Walid Cheddira for the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona side.
- 68' The whistle greets Jofre Carreras Pages as he departs to be replaced by Alvaro Tejero.
- 73' Supporters expect more eagerness from Diego Llorente, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Benito Villamarin with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 74' That looks like a foul for a card for Carlos Romero.
- 77' It’s gonna be a card for Sergi Altimira.
- 78' Sergi Altimira makes way for Johnny at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Real Betis Balompie.
- 79' Time for substitution for Real Betis Balompie. Marc Roca is replaced by Aitor Ruibal.
- 82' Controversy at the stadium! Pol Lozano argues furiously but the card stands.
- 85' Real Betis Balompie is taking the lead after the goal scored by Giovani Lo Celso on 85.
- 87' Another change for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona made on 87 minute. Carlos Romero leaves to be changed by Alejo Veliz.
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona will have plenty to reflect on. Real Betis Balompié were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Real Betis Balompié Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2
- 3
- 21
- 20
- 12
- 1
- 19
- 6
- 10
- 11
- 16
Bench
- 15
- 13
- 7
- 18
- 24
- 4
- 8
- 32
- 9
- 25
- 38
Coach
Manuel Pellegrini
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 3
-
7
Javi Puado ↓ Pere Milla 55'
- 4
- 20
- 10
- 17
- 1
- 23
-
16
Walid Cheddira ↓ Irvin Cardona 67'
- 15
-
22
Carlos Romero ↓ Alejo Veliz 87'
Bench
- 13
-
11
Pere Milla ↑ 55'
- 14
- 18
- 5
-
12
Alvaro Tejero ↑ 68'
-
24
Irvin Cardona ↑ 67'
- 37
- 33
-
9
Alejo Veliz ↑ 87'
- 19
- 31
Coach
Manolo González
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
2024-09-29
Real Betis Balompie
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2023-04-15
Real Betis Balompie
3–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
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
Real Betis Balompié Form
2024-09-29
Real Betis Balompie
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2024-09-26
UD Las Palmas
1–1
Real Betis Balompie
D
2024-09-23
Real Betis Balompie
1–2
RCD Mallorca
W
2024-09-18
Real Betis Balompie
2–1
Getafe CF
L
2024-09-13
Real Betis Balompie
2–0
CD Leganes
L
2024-09-01
Real Madrid CF
2–0
Real Betis Balompie
L
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form
2024-09-29
Real Betis Balompie
1–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2024-09-26
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
1–2
Villarreal CF
L
2024-09-21
Real Madrid CF
4–1
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
L
2024-09-14
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
3–2
Deportivo Alavés
W
2024-08-31
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
2–1
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid
W
2024-08-28
Club Atletico de Madrid
0–0
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.69
Real Betis Balompié xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Real Betis Balompié to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Betis Balompié win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Real Betis Balompié or Draw
82%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
43%
Real Betis Balompié or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
11.3%
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Real Betis Balompié
| Handicap | Real Betis Balompié covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 25% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Real Betis Balompié keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.