Monday , 10 August 2026

Real Betis Balompié vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
Real Betis Balompié
1 – 0
Full Time
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Sun 29 Sep 2024 · 16:30 UTC Estadio Benito Villamarin 53,065 HT 45' · FT 45'
Giovani Lo Celso 85' 1–0
Y 26' Jofre Carreras Pages
Marc Roca 64' Y
Y 74' Carlos Romero
Sergi Altimira 77' Y
Y 82' Pol Lozano

Overview

Match Preview

Real Betis Balompié vs RCD Espanyol de Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio Benito Villamarin.

Match Details

  • Referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jose Naranjo Perez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Marcos Cerdan Aguilar
10 games this season 🟨 0.9/game ⚽ 4.4 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atlético de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompié 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 Alavés 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

7
4
1
Real Betis Balompié 12 games · Avg 2.7 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-29 Real Betis Balompié 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2023-04-15 Real Betis Balompié 3–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2023-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Betis Balompié 2022-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–4 Real Betis Balompié 2021-09-19 Real Betis Balompié 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Recent Form

Real Betis Balompié
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Sep Real Betis Balompié 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 Atlético de Madrid A 0–0 D

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Estadio Benito Villamarin as Real Betis Balompie face off against RCD Espanyol de Barcelona in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Real Betis Balompie in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past RCD Espanyol de Barcelona's compact 4-4-2.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alvaro Tejero, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio Benito Villamarin with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 25' It looks surprising RCD Espanyol de Barcelona does not make any changes. Joan Garcia has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 26' It’s a booking for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona player. Jofre Carreras Pages gets a card.
  • 31' Pol Lozano is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Real Betis Balompie tonight.
  • 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 46' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jofre Carreras Pages made 286 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 55' A change in the RCD Espanyol de Barcelona ranks — Javi Puado exits the field as Pere Milla enters on 55.
  • 60' Another change for Real Betis Balompie made on 60 minute. Cedric Bakambu leaves to be changed by Vitor Roque.
  • 64' Marc Roca was booked on 64.
  • 67' Walid Cheddira makes way for Irvin Cardona at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona.
  • 68' Alvaro Tejero gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Jofre Carreras Pages and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 74' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Carlos Romero.
  • 77' Real Betis Balompie player sees a card in front of him.
  • 78' A tactical swap from Real Betis Balompie — Johnny on, Sergi Altimira off on 78 minutes.
  • 79' The Real Betis Balompie manager makes a substitution. Marc Roca departs to be replaced by Aitor Ruibal.
  • 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Pol Lozano.
  • 85' The Argentina Giovani Lo Celso breaks the deadlock on 85 minutes. 1-0!
  • 87' Another change for RCD Espanyol de Barcelona made on 87 minute. Carlos Romero leaves to be changed by Alejo Veliz.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Real Betis Balompie to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Real Betis Balompié Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Manuel Pellegrini

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Manolo González

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-09-29 Real Betis Balompié 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2023-04-15 Real Betis Balompié 3–1 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 2023-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–0 Real Betis Balompié 2022-01-21 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1–4 Real Betis Balompié 2021-09-19 Real Betis Balompié 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Real Betis Balompié Form

2024-09-29 Real Betis Balompié 1–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona W 2024-09-26 UD Las Palmas 1–1 Real Betis Balompié D 2024-09-23 Real Betis Balompié 1–2 RCD Mallorca L 2024-09-18 Real Betis Balompié 2–1 Getafe CF W 2024-09-13 Real Betis Balompié 2–0 CD Leganes W 2024-09-01 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Real Betis Balompié L

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Form

2024-09-29 Real Betis Balompié 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 Atlético de Madrid 0–0 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.87 Real Betis Balompié xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Real Betis Balompié to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Betis Balompié59% Draw24% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona17%
Actual: Real Betis Balompié win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Real Betis Balompié or Draw
83%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
41%
Real Betis Balompié or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Real Betis Balompié42% Draw44% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
11%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.2%
3 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
5.9%
0 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Real Betis Balompié

Handicap Real Betis Balompié covers Push RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5 17% — 83%
-2 17% 18% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 24% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 84% — 16%
+1 84% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Real Betis Balompié keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
16% ✓

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