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Betis vs Espanyol: Match Prediction for La Liga
In the eighth round of La Liga on September 29, Real Betis will face Espanyol at the Benito Villamarin Stadium. Last season, these teams drew twice in their encounters. Which team will come out on top and what are the best betting options for this match? This betting tip has been specially prepared by our experts, who have selected the top strategies for this exciting clash.
Command Analysis
Real Betis
SpainCurrent Form
The 1-1 draw with Las Palmas in midweek was a disappointment for Betis, who missed a golden opportunity to climb into the top half of the table. Almost evenly divided statistics at the beginning of the campaign provided a solid foundation for progress, but with the start of their Conference League campaign looming after this match, it's unclear what Manuel Pellegrini will prioritize. Given the packed schedule, Pellegrini may make some adjustments to his lineup, especially considering Betis’ need for improvement at home after just two wins in their last five La Liga matches.
Injuries and Suspensions
Unavailable players include Vitor Roque (ankle injury), Sabaly (muscle injury), Isco (leg injury), and Carvalho (Achilles injury).
Notable Betting Trends
Giovani Lo Celso has scored each of Betis' last four goals in La Liga, achieved over three matches, surpassing the total he managed in his previous 77 appearances for Tottenham before his summer transfer.
Six of Betis' seven La Liga games this season have been level at halftime.
Expected Lineup: Silva – Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Perro – Ruibal, Carvalho, Fekir, Fornals, Roque – Juanmi.
Espanyol
SpainCurrent Form
Espanyol enters this match two points behind Betis in the standings, yet their start to the season has been commendable for a newly promoted team. They are actually positioned higher than both other newly promoted clubs in the table, but to maintain this status by the weekend, Espanyol will need to pull off a surprising performance as they have yet to secure an away victory in this tournament. Two of those matches were against Atletico and Real Madrid, but this matchup promises to be just as challenging.
Injuries and Suspensions
Exposito will not participate due to a knee injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
Alejo Veliz also made the switch from Tottenham to La Liga this summer, and although his sole goal for Espanyol secured their first league win this season, he is notable for receiving more yellow cards in the second half of matches this season.
Remarkably, Espanyol has found the net in 15 of their last 17 away games in La Liga.
Predicted Lineup: Garcia – Terejo, El Khilili, Gomez, Carbero, Romero – Mila, Gragera, Lozano – Puado, Roca.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:0
In two of the last seven head-to-head matches, «Betis» emerged victorious
7.60Bet «Betis» will score in the second half
This bet has been successful in two of the last five matches
1.65Bet «Espanyol» will not score in the first half
This bet has won in three out of the last six games
2.18Bet Number 0 in the score
The number appeared in two of the last five matches between the teams
1.88Tip and bets
In this match, both teams will be eager to secure essential points, which means they need to push forward and score. The attacking line will likely be crucial today, leading to numerous dangerous chances and shots on goal. We anticipate that the conversion rate will be high, much to the delight of fans who enjoy a high-scoring game. Moreover, in three of the last four head-to-head encounters, there were no fewer than four goals, and we don't rule out that possibility for today.
Our prediction is over 2.5 goals, and we recommend placing a bet on this at odds of 2.14.
Match Outcome Bet
Today we favor the home team Betis, who truly deserve to win. Their roster and player skill level outshine that of their opponents. While Espanyol can achieve surprising feats, they have struggled away from home, a fact the Sevilla players are likely to exploit. Furthermore, we anticipate a confident victory for the white-and-greens, who currently have the edge across all positions.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap of (-1) on Betis, with odds of 2.38
Corners Bet
Expecting an open matchup between the two teams, we foresee plenty of attacking plays and a significant number of corners during the match.
Our prediction is over 8.5 corners, with odds of 1.62
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