The Matchday 8 La Liga clash between Espanyol and Betis will take place on October 5 at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona. Espanyol vs. Betis: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Espanyol
Manolo Gonzalez's side played out a goalless draw against Girona in their last outing. As a result, Espanyol has failed to secure a victory in their last three league matches (2 draws, 1 loss). Additionally, this was only the second time this La Liga season that the team failed to score. In the standings, the Catalans are in seventh place with 12 points. Notably, Espanyol (10 points) has collected the second-most points at home this season, trailing only Villarreal (12 points).
- The club has not lost in 15 of their last 17 home matches in La Liga (8 wins, 7 draws).
- The team has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 13 of their last 15 home league matches.
- Espanyol has conceded in 8 of their last 11 home games in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Espanyol (4-5-1)
Marko Dmitrovic – Clemens Riedel, Omar El Hilali, Carlos Romero, Fernando Calero – Pere Milla, Pol Lozano, Tyrese Dolan, Javi Puado, Urko Gonzalez – Roberto Fernandez Jaen.
Defender Leandro Cabrera will miss the match due to injury.
Betis
In the last round, Manuel Pellegrini's side defeated Osasuna 2-0 at home. This marks Betis' second consecutive win in La Liga and their third in the current season. It's worth noting that the Seville-based team has only won at home this La Liga season. Additionally, the team has scored at least twice in their last three league matches. The club has accumulated 12 points and climbed to sixth place in the standings.
- The team has avoided defeat in 9 of their last 10 away matches in La Liga (4 wins, 5 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 11 of the club's last away league games.
- The Seville-based team has scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in their last six away matches in La Liga.
Predicted lineup for Betis (4-5-1)
Pau Lopez – Valentin Gomez, Nathan, Ricardo Rodriguez, Hector Bellerin – Sofyan Amrabat, Pablo Fornals, Abde Ezzalzouli, Marc Roca, Antony Matheus – Cucho Hernandez.
Defenders Marc Bartra, Diego Llorente, as well as midfielders Isco and Nelson Deossa will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Jose Guzman (Spain)
Matches – 22 (Segunda, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 90;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.0;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 23%.
Match Prediction: Espanyol vs. Betis
At home, the Catalans play boldly and focus heavily on attack. The team consistently scores at home: in their last 15 home matches in La Liga, Espanyol failed to score only against Barcelona, and in five of those games, they scored at least twice. However, they often make mistakes in their own penalty area: Espanyol has kept a clean sheet only three times in their last 11 home league matches.
Betis is also not accustomed to sitting back and prefers to play actively even on the road. The team's scoring streak in away La Liga matches stretches to 12 games, with the Seville-based team scoring at least two goals in seven of those matches. At the same time, the club's defense is not reliable: Betis has not kept a clean sheet in their last 11 away league matches.
I expect an effective attacking performance from both sides, and my prediction: Both Teams to Score – Yes
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
