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

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Primera Division · 2024-25

Real Betis Balompie

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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

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

Real Betis Balompie 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 1 games · 3 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 🟨 0.9/game ⚽ 4.4 goals/game

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Deportivo Alavés	2	4
2	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona	1	3
3	Club Atletico de Madrid	1	3
4	Sevilla FC	1	3
5	Real Betis Balompie	1	3
6	Real Racing Club de Santander	1	1
7	Villarreal CF	1	1
8	RC Deportivo La Coruña	1	1
9	Elche CF	1	1
10	Rayo Vallecano de Madrid	2	1
11	Athletic Club	0	0
12	CA Osasuna	0	0
13	FC Barcelona	0	0
14	RC Celta de Vigo	0	0
15	Real Madrid CF	0	0
16	Valencia CF	0	0
17	Real Sociedad de Futbol	1	0
18	Málaga CF	1	0
19	Getafe CF	1	0
20	Levante UD	1	0

Head-to-Head

Real Betis Balompie 12 games · Avg 2.7 goals RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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

Real Betis Balompie

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 Leganés	H	2–0	W
01 Sep	Real Madrid CF	A	0–2	L

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

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
#5	Position	#2
3	Points	3
1	Played	1
1 / 0 / 0	W / D / L	1 / 0 / 0
1	Scored	3
0	Conceded	0
+1	GD	+3
3.00	PPG	3.00
100%	Win %	100%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

100% Clean Sheets
Real Betis Balompie this season

100% Clean Sheets
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona this season

Real Betis Balompie are 5th (3 pts). RCD Espanyol de Barcelona are 2nd (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Real Betis Balompie

0-15

–/–

16-30

–/–

31-45

–/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

1/–

76+

–/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

0-15

1/–

16-30

–/–

31-45

1/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

–/–

76+

1/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

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 Balompie Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Manuel Pellegrini

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

3
Sergi Gomez
7
Javi Puado ↓ Pere Milla 55'
4
Marash Kumbulla
20
Alex Kral
10
Pol Lozano
17
Jofre Carreras Pages ↓ Alvaro Tejero 68'
1
Joan Garcia
23
Omar El Hilali
16
Walid Cheddira ↓ Irvin Cardona 67'
15
Jose Gragera
22
Carlos Romero ↓ Alejo Veliz 87'

Bench

Coach Manolo González

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
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

Real Betis Balompie Form

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

0.91 Real Betis Balompie xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.37 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 85% + Under — clean sheet likely 80%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Real Betis Balompie50% Draw36% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona14%

Actual: Real Betis Balompie win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes20% 0% No80%

Avg goals/match: 1.28

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	70%	30%
± 1.5	37%	63%
± 2.5	15%	85%
± 3.5	5%	95%
± 4.5	1%	99%

Double Chance

Real Betis Balompie or Draw

85%

Draw or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

50%

Real Betis Balompie or RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

64%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Real Betis Balompie27% Draw66% RCD Espanyol de Barcelona7%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

30.4%

1 – 0

Actual

2 – 0

10.8%

1 – 1

10.2%

0 – 1

8.6%

2 – 1

4.6%

3 – 0

3.2%

1 – 2

1.7%

0 – 2

1.6%

3 – 1

1.5%

2 – 2

4 – 0

0.8%

Asian Handicap — Real Betis Balompie

Handicap	Real Betis Balompie covers	Push	RCD Espanyol de Barcelona covers
-2.5	5%	—	95%
-2	5%	12%	83%
-1.5	17%	—	83%
-1	17%	29%	54%
-0.5	46%	—	54%
+0.5	88%	—	12%
+1	88%	10%	2%
+1.5	98%	—	2%
+2	98%	2%	0%
+2.5	100%	—	0%

Clean Sheet

Real Betis Balompie keeps clean sheet

69% ✓

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona keeps clean sheet

41% ✓

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