La Liga 2024-2025: Espanol vs Betis Prediction

Espanol

Home Team
13%
VS

Betis

Away Team
76%
Draw: 11%
Over 2.5: 57%
Under 2.5: 43%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Barcelona 33 24 4 5 89 32 57 76
2 Real Madrid 33 22 6 5 66 31 35 72
3 Ath Madrid 33 19 9 5 56 27 29 66
4 Ath Bilbao 33 16 12 5 50 26 24 60
5 Villarreal 33 15 10 8 56 45 11 55
6 Betis 33 15 9 9 50 41 9 54
7 Celta 33 13 7 13 50 49 1 46
8 Osasuna 33 10 14 9 40 46 -6 44
9 Mallorca 33 12 8 13 31 38 -7 44
10 Sociedad 33 12 6 15 32 37 -5 42
11 Vallecano 33 10 11 12 35 42 -7 41
12 Getafe 33 10 9 14 31 30 1 39
13 Espanol 33 10 9 14 35 42 -7 39
14 Valencia 33 9 12 12 37 49 -12 39
15 Sevilla 33 9 10 14 35 44 -9 37
16 Girona 33 9 8 16 40 52 -12 35
17 Alaves 33 8 10 15 35 46 -11 34
18 Las Palmas 33 8 8 17 38 53 -15 32
19 Leganes 33 6 12 15 30 49 -19 30
20 Valladolid 33 4 4 25 24 81 -57 16

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Espanol

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.68
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.15
# Clean Sheets: 3

Betis

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.86
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.35
# Clean Sheets: 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Espanol and Betis is predicted to lean heavily in favor of Betis, with a 76.0% probability of the away team securing a win. In contrast, Espanol stands a 13.0% chance of winning at home. The likelihood of the match resulting in a draw is a modest 11.0%. Additionally, there is a 57.0% probability that the game will feature over 2.5 goals. Currently, Betis holds the 6th position in La Liga, while Espanol sits in 13th place, reflecting a significant disparity in league standings.

Match Analysis

In recent performances, Espanol has shown a mixed bag of results. They have managed to secure a win against Getafe (1-0) at home, a draw against Valencia (1-1) away, and suffered a narrow defeat to Villarreal (0-1) on the road. Their defense has been relatively solid, achieving three clean sheets in their last five matches, although their average goals scored per game stands at just 1.0, indicating a struggle in offensive productivity. Betis, on the other hand, has demonstrated stronger form with two recent victories, including a convincing 5-1 home win against Valladolid and a 3-1 away triumph over Girona. Despite a setback against Villarreal (1-2), they have maintained an average of 2.2 goals scored per game in their last five outings. However, Betis's defense has been less formidable, failing to secure a clean sheet in the same period, which might be a point of concern.

Final Prediction

Betis's superior offensive form and higher league standing provide them with a decisive edge heading into this matchup. Their ability to score freely, combined with recent strong performances, makes them a formidable opponent for Espanol. A key factor to watch in this game will be whether Betis can tighten their defense to complement their attacking prowess and secure a crucial away victory.