Real Betis vs Espanyol Prediction and Preview – 17/10/15
Spanish La Liga preview – Real Betis Vs Espanyol prediction
For Real Betis, Juan Manuel Vargas, Rafael van der Vaart and Jorge Molina are all out of contention. Joaquin has shrugged back the injury problems and should be fit to start. Varela will continue on the left side of defence while Petros and N’Diaye could slot in the midfield.
For Espanyol, Gerard Moreno is an injury absentee which opens the door for Felipe Caicedo to start as the lone striker. Pape Diop could start the game after serving a ban. Marco Asensio could continue in the midfield flanked by Hernan Perez and Victor Alvarez.
Possible Line-ups
Real Betis: 4-4-2 formation: Adan; Varela, Cabrera, Westermann, Piccini; Petros, N’Diaye, Portillo, Joaquin; Castro, Molina
Espanyol: 4-2-3-1 formation: Pau; Duarte, Gonzalez, Roco, Arbilla; Sanchez, Diop; Alvarez, Asensio, Perez; Caicedo
Statistics
- Real Betis are undefeated in their last 7 home matches against Espanyol in all competitions
- Real Betis have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 9 matches against Espanyol in all competitions
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Espanyol’s last 8 away games in La Liga
- Espanyol conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 away matches in La Liga
Prediction
Real Betis started the season badly but picked up some momentum with successive wins. Pepe Mel would want his side to not lose it against Espanyol – especially with very little to choose between the two sides at the moment.
After a decent start, Espanyol lost their way with successive defeats. The losses to Sporting and Deportivo came at a combined goal count of five and exposed the chinks in the Barcelona-based side. They would want to arrest the slide in this match.
One would be tempted to go for a draw as both sides are equally matched but Real Betis could continue their recent good form and win this match.
Tips
Both sides to score at 5/6 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Real Betis win at 1/1 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Over 2.5 goals at 11/10 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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