Espanyol v Real Betis prediction
Team pages: Espanyol · Real Betis · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Espanyol v Real Betis, La Liga on Sun, 10 Jan 2027 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Espanyol host Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday 10 January (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Real Betis have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions. Real Betis are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Espanyol. Espanyol are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Seven of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Espanyol have two wins, three draws and four defeats in their last 9 home matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.11. Espanyol have scored 11 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Espanyol have conceded 12 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Nine of Real Betis’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in 10 of Real Betis’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Real Betis have three wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.67 points per game, scoring 1.67 and conceding 2.00. Real Betis have scored 16 goals, the fifth-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Real Betis have conceded 14 goals, the 10th-most of the 20 clubs.
Espanyol (16th) and Real Betis (fourth) are 11 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Real Betis the stronger side, 295 rating points above Espanyol (Real Betis 1707, Espanyol 1412, after at least 275 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 4 April 2026, finished Real Betis 0–0 Espanyol.
Team news
Predicted Espanyol XI (4-2-3-1): M. Dmitrović, O. El Hilali, R. Hinojo, L. Cabrera, C. Riedel, E. Expósito, J. Hernandez, T. Dolan, U. González, Á. Calatrava, R. Fernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Roberto Fernández (4.0 per match over nine appearances, six goals) and Javier Hernandez (3.4 per match over nine appearances, five assists) have been Espanyol’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Espanyol (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Roberto Fernández averages 2.1 shots per 90 over 867 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Javier Hernandez averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 691 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last nine appearances.
Predicted Real Betis XI (4-2-3-1): Á. Vallés, H. Bellerín, F. García, Natan, V. Gómez, P. Fornals, M. Roca, F. Bernal, Isco, N. Deossa, C. Hernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (4.9 per match over eight appearances, four goals) and Marc Bartra (4.5 per match over eight appearances, three goals) have been Real Betis’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Real Betis (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Abdessamad Ezzalzouli averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 782 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Marc Bartra averages 1.9 tackles per 90 over 603 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga · RCDE Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Espanyol 1 · draws 1 · Real Betis 4 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Espanyol 1W 1D 3L · Real Betis 3W 1D 1L
Espanyol v Real Betis (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 22 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Espanyol for / against | Line | Real Betis for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 2.63 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.63 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.25 for · 14.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 18.13 for · 13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.38 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 7.25 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 16 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.75 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3.13 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
Espanyol
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 2.7 | 0.4 | — |
| Rafel Bauzà n 8 | 57.9 | 2.5 | 2.1 | — |
| O. El Hilali n 8 | 88.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Javier Hernandez n 8 | 76.1 | 2.1 | 1.6 | — |
| C. Riedel n 8 | 69.4 | 1.9 | 0.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| Álex Calatrava n 8 | 43.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Jofre Carreras n 8 | 20.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Roberto Fernández n 8 | 85.9 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Javi Puado n 8 | 53 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Rafel Bauzà n 8 | 57.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Javier Hernandez n 8 | 76.1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Roberto Fernández n 8 | 85.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Pere Milla n 8 | 25.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Q. Hartman n 8 | 71 | 3.6 |
| Álex Calatrava n 8 | 43.8 | 3.1 |
| Gabriel Moscardo n 8 | 39.1 | 2.9 |
| Roger Hinojo n 8 | 68 | 2.8 |
| Pol Lozano n 8 | 48.9 | 2.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Dmitrović n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Ángel Fortuño n 4 | 90 | 3.2 |
Real Betis
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facundo Bernal n 8 | 36.6 | 2.5 | 0.6 | — |
| Marc Roca n 8 | 77 | 1.9 | 0.7 | — |
| Junior Firpo n 8 | 67.9 | 1.8 | 0.5 | — |
| N. Deossa n 8 | 38.6 | 1.7 | 2.3 | — |
| Ángel Ortiz n 8 | 48.8 | 1.4 | 1.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antony n 8 | 64 | 3.5 | 1.8 |
| N. Deossa n 8 | 38.6 | 3.2 | 0.9 |
| A. Ezzalzouli n 8 | 75.4 | 3 | 1.3 |
| Isco n 8 | 63.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| T. Parrott n 8 | 62.3 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isco n 8 | 63.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| C. Hernández n 8 | 58.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| T. Parrott n 8 | 62.3 | 0.7 | 0 |
| A. Ezzalzouli n 8 | 75.4 | 0.6 | 0 |
| G. Lo Celso n 8 | 41.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Ángel Ortiz n 8 | 48.8 | 4.8 |
| Fran García n 8 | 79.9 | 3.8 |
| Dani Ceballos n 8 | 25.5 | 3.1 |
| Facundo Bernal n 8 | 36.6 | 2.8 |
| Marc Roca n 8 | 77 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Vallés n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Espanyol v Real Betis — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-04-04 Real Betis 0–0 Espanyol
- 2025-10-05 Espanyol 1–2 Real Betis
- 2025-05-04 Espanyol 1–2 Real Betis
- 2024-09-29 Real Betis 1–0 Espanyol
- 2023-04-15 Real Betis 3–1 Espanyol
- 2023-01-21 Espanyol 1–0 Real Betis
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Espanyol and Real Betis?
- In their last 6 meetings, Espanyol won 1, Real Betis won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Espanyol and Real Betis?
- Recent form — Espanyol 1W 1D 3L; Real Betis 3W 1D 1L.
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