Real Betis Balompié 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 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 7 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Jose Naranjo Perez (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Marcos Cerdan Aguilar
7 games this season
🟨 3.1/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alavés | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 7 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
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
| 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #15 |
| 16 | Points | 7 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 5 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 1 / 4 |
| 9 | Scored | 10 |
| 7 | Conceded | 10 |
| +2 | GD | +0 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 71% | Win % | 29% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
57%
Clean Sheets
Real Betis Balompié this season
Real Betis Balompié this season
29%
Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season
Real Betis Balompié are 3rd (16 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 15th (7 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Real Betis Balompié
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
6/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Real Betis Balompié
| Cucho Hernandez | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rodrigo Riquelme | 2 G | |
| Bartra | 1 G |
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
| Roberto Fernandez | 6 G |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 1 G |
| Alex Calatrava | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona get us underway at Estadio Benito Villamarin.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Real Betis Balompie and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' Iker Losada has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Alejo Veliz needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 26' Jofre Carreras Pages picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Real Betis Balompie side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' 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.
- 41' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' The supporters are chanting for Pere Milla. He replaces Javi Puado on 55 minute.
- 60' Real Betis Balompie ring the changes. Cedric Bakambu has done his job and it is now time for Vitor Roque to step up.
- 64' Marc Roca picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 67' Irvin Cardona gets the nod from RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. He replaces Walid Cheddira and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' The whistle greets Jofre Carreras Pages as he departs to be replaced by Alvaro Tejero.
- 73' 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.
- 74' Carlos Romero was booked on 74.
- 77' Sergi Altimira picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 78' The whistle greets Sergi Altimira as he departs to be replaced by Johnny.
- 79' A tactical swap from Real Betis Balompie — Aitor Ruibal on, Marc Roca off on 79 minutes.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Pol Lozano on 82 minutes.
- 85' Magnificent from Giovani Lo Celso! That is 37 goals in 352 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 87' RCD Espanyol de Barcelona make a change. Carlos Romero trudges off to be replaced by Alejo Veliz on 87 minutes.
- Real Betis Balompie celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
|---|---|
| Giovani Lo Celso | 3 |
| Borja Iglesias | 3 |
| Willian Jose | 2 |
| Guido Rodriguez | 2 |
| Martin Braithwaite | 2 |
| Sergi Darder | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 2 |
| Bartra | 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
4 / 4
1.61
Real Betis Balompié xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57% + Real Betis Balompié to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Real Betis Balompié win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Real Betis Balompié or Draw
82%
Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
44%
Real Betis Balompié or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
11.1%
0 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Real Betis Balompié
| Handicap | Real Betis Balompié covers | Push | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 25% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Real Betis Balompié keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.