Real Betis vs Espanyol
Spanish La Liga 2016/17
Date: Sunday, 30th October 2016,
Kick-Off at 17:30 UK
Venue: Benito Villamarin, Seville.
Both Betis and Espanyol would prefer to be sitting a little further away from the drop zone, but in order for that to happen performances and consistency is needed on the pitch. Betis sit in 12th place, 3 points ahead of Espanyol before kick-off, but the visitors have not lost in their last four and could soon move ahead of their opponents. SkyBet have Betis down as favourites at 6/5, with a draw at 23/10 and an Espanyol victory also at 23/10. While I can understand the hosts being favourites, Espanyol are performing to a more consistent level over recent weeks, keeping three clean sheets in their last four matches. Betis won their most recent match away at another struggling side Osasuna, a good response following a heavy home defeat against Real Madrid. This game feels like it could go either way and I expect the first goal to prove very important to how the rest of the game shapes up.
Real Betis vs Espanyol: Head-to-Head Statistics
Espanyol came to Benito Villamarin and returned with a 3-1 win last season. And Espanyol had their revenge in the reverse leg with a 3-0 win.
The defeat last season was Betis’ first home defeat against Espanyol in all competition in 8 matches since calendar year 2004. However, Espanyol have managed only 2 wins from those 7 matches, with 5 matches seeing draws.
Real Betis vs Espanyol: Prediction
Real Betis have a good record against moderate teams in the league. And they have only lost once at home this season and that was against Real Madrid. Despite these positives, Espanyol have managed to hold Betis to draws on most occasions under similar circumstances. We believe this is another one which is destined to end in a stalemate. And a correct full-time score of 1-1 is very much for the taking.
Real Betis vs Espanyol: Betting Tips
Draw at 12/5 (3.40)
Both Teams to Score at 10/11 (1.91)
Correct Full-Time Score: 1-1 at 11/2 (6.50).
