Will Betis win again?
When Espanyol Barcelona host Betis Sevilla at home, the omens are quite different. The hosts have established themselves in mid-table and currently have no relegation worries, but things look much better for Betis. The Andalusians are fighting for the top flight.
It is therefore hardly surprising that the betting odds before the match between Espanyol Barcelona and Betis Sevilla suggest that the visitors are favourites in this game. To speak of a compulsory task, however, would not be appropriate for the quality of Espanyol.
This could be an exciting game in which Betis Sevilla will probably have more possession. The visitors have been increasingly dominant in recent weeks and have also celebrated important victories. The match kicks off on Friday evening at 9 p.m.
Espanyol Barcelona – Statistics & current form
With 27 points from 21 games, Espanyol Barcelona have put in at least a solid performance so far this season. The hosts will now be looking to cause problems for the Andalusians of Betis Sevilla. That is anything but unrealistic, as the 11th-placed team in the table has a lot of quality in its squad. They have also picked up seven points from their last five games.
The focus is on Raul de Tomas, by far the best marksman in his team. He scored eleven goals in the league, the second best scorer has three goals. The attacker scored again on Tuesday, when Espanyol Barcelona earned a point (2:2) at Cadiz. It is noticeable that in the last few weeks many goals are scored when Espanyol play. 21 goals have been scored in the last five league games involving this club.
A win for the home side is priced at odds of more than 3.00. A positive result would be important as this match is the start of a tough phase with further duels against Athletic, FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC.
Espanyol Barcelona rely on home strength
The current trend with the two winless games against supposedly weaker teams (Cadiz and Elche), however, cannot be dismissed. Before the match between Espanyol Barcelona and Betis Sevilla, this reinforces the value bet on a win for the visitors. This would be countered by the home strength of the hosts, because Espanyol often present themselves very well at home.
This can also be expressed statistically. Espanyol Barcelona have won six of their seven games this season at home, with an average of two points per game, compared to 0.64 away from home. In addition, the Catalans have conceded only nine goals at home so far, while they have conceded 17 away from home! This shows once again that the hosts simply perform better at home.
The chances of an entertaining game are not bad overall. The entertaining games that the hosts have played recently also ensure that our prediction before the Espanyol Barcelona vs Betis Sevilla match is that both teams will score. Who will have the better end in the end remains to be seen.
Predicted line-up of Espanyol Barcelona:
Diego Lopez – Vidal, Gomez, Calero, Cabrera – Darder, Morlanes, Melendo, Embarba, Javi Puado – de Tomas
Last matches played by Espanyol Barcelona:
LaLiga
01/18 2022 – Cadiz 2 – 2 Espanyol
Copa del Rey
01/15 2022 – Mallorca 2 – 1 Espanyol
LaLiga
01/10 2022 – Espanyol 1 – 2 Elche
Copa del Rey
01/04 2022 – Ponferradina 1,1 – 1,3 Espanyol
LaLiga
12/31 2021 – Valencia 1 – 2 Espanyol
Betis Sevilla – Statistics & current form
Betis Sevilla are playing an absolutely impressive season in La Liga and are currently in third place, dreaming of the Champions League. The team looks very stable, playful and is well put together. On Tuesday, they beat Deportivo Alaves 4-0, and before that, the Andalusians already celebrated victory in the city duel against Sevilla FC in the Copa del Rey.
Manuel Pellegrini has formed a team that is very difficult to beat. Betis Sevilla can dominate the game, even against strong teams through possession. This quality is of enormous importance, especially in the Spanish league. The visitors have now been unbeaten for four games and have overcome a small interim low.
The season has been very positive so far. Internationally, Betis Sevilla are in the knockout round of the Europa League, where they will face Zenit St. Petersburg. The league position is known, and the guest team is also in the quarter-finals of the national cup. So it could well be an outstanding season, provided the good form can be maintained.
Betis Sevilla are defensively solid
A key point for Betis is their good balance. 37 goals in 21 games are a very good yield, but so are 24 goals conceded! Betis Sevilla have only conceded more than one goal six times in the league, and Pellegrini’s side have not conceded a goal in eight games in the national competitions this season. The fact that there is a moderate programme in the coming weeks before the double burden of the European Cup begins again speaks for a further establishment in the upper echelons of the league.
Without a doubt, however, it must also be mentioned that the Andalusians are now up against a very unpleasant and home-strong opponent, who themselves have a lot of quality in the offensive. Therefore, before the match between Espanyol Barcelona and Betis Sevilla, our tip is that both teams will score goals.
Predicted Betis Sevilla line-up:
Rui Silva – Bellerin, Bartra, Gonzalez, Miranda – Carvalho, Rodriguez, Fekir, Juanmi, Lainez – Willian José
Last matches played by Betis Sevilla:
LaLiga
01/18 2022 – Real Betis 4 – 0 Deportivo Alaves
Copa del Rey
01/16 2022 – Real Betis 2 – 1 Sevilla
LaLiga
01/09 2022 – Rayo Vallecano 1 – 1 Real Betis
Copa del Rey
01/05 2022 – Real Valladolid 0 – 3 Real Betis
LaLiga
01/02 2022 – Real Betis 0 – 2 Celta Vigo
Espanyol Barcelona – Betis Sevilla Direct comparison / H2H record
115 matches have already been played between these two teams and the direct comparison is relatively even. Espanyol Barcelona have 42 wins, 36 games have ended in draws and 37 games have gone to Betis Sevilla. The first leg was a high class and entertaining 2-2 draw.
Espanyol Barcelona – Betis Sevilla Tip
Espanyol Barcelona is currently a team that provides spectacle and entertainment. The Catalans have an attacking approach but are currently defensively vulnerable. Betis Sevilla, who are having a very strong season, will naturally want to take advantage of that.
The hosts are much stronger at home than away, Betis Sevilla are the favourites. Due to the starting position, our tip before the match between Espanyol Barcelona and Betis Sevilla is that both teams will score.
