Among the matches of the 18th round, we noticed the confrontation between Espanyol and Betis, the forecast of the match of the aforementioned clubs is published on our website.
Parrots added after the break
For Espanyol, this season is difficult as the club must think about keeping the residence. The team is ranked 14th in the championship, but three riders are just behind them in additional metrics and are one point behind the danger zone. In the last round, they managed to defeat their direct rival Getafe – 2:1, the hero of the meeting was striker Joselu, who scored a goal and an assist. The parrots flew out of the Spanish Cup this week, losing 1-0 to Athletic. Three players will miss this match due to injury.
Betis will fight for the top four
The Seville-based club is doing well, with Betis in sixth place in La Liga, missing out on fourth place only on extra metrics, with a match in hand. The team also crashed out of the Copa del Rey this week, unexpectedly losing at home to Osasuna on penalties. The Green and White played well against Barcelona in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup, but here they also lost on penalties. The main goal of the team is to get to the Champions League zone. Six players at once will not help the team in this game.
Personal meetings
Last season, the rivals gave two spectacular matches, Betis couldn’t win at home – 2-2, but won on the road with a score of 4-1.
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Match prediction
The fact that the fight will be difficult is confirmed by bookmakers’ quotes, where opponents have identical chances of success. Betis are higher in the table, on the Espanyol side of their arena factor. The game will be played on a collision course, both opponents will be held accountable for success. A goal exchange bet looks acceptable.
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