Real Betis vs Espanyol Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Apr 2026

La Liga Betting Preview: Real Betis vs Espanyol

Fifth-placed Real Betis square off against Espanyol at Estadio de La Cartuja, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 4 April.

It’s time to back Over 2.5 at -115 for the Total Goals, with Betis and Espanyol set to contest a high-scoring encounter. We think the price is appealing when it comes to three goals or more being scored.

Real Betis were beaten last game and this was on their travels at San Mamés. Athletic Club claimed a 2-1 win. The Seville side enjoyed 61% possession and had three shots on target, with Pablo Fornals registering the goal.

Espanyol have lost back-to-back league games. They were recently beaten at home to Getafe by a 2-1 scoreline at RCDE Stadium. Los Periquitos enjoyed 66% possession and managed six shots on goal, while Roberto Fernandez found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Betis have enjoyed four successive victories against Espanyol. In the last clash, Betis banked a 2-1 win when visiting RCDE Stadium. The previous 10 H2H matches have included six wins for Betis, one victory for Espanyol along with three draws.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Real Betis	30	11	12	7	44	37	7	44:37	45
10	Espanyol	31	10	8	13	37	48	-11	37:48	38

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. Betis have had 51.3% possession, 456.5 passes and 3.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts, while being awarded 4.9 corners.

Top scorer Pablo Fornals has found the net 3 times, with Antony, Cedric Bakambu and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli getting 2 each. The leading assistors are Antony and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli with 2, while goalie Alvaro Valles has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Espanyol have 7 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 3.8 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 1.3 goals. The Barcelona outfit average 47.3% possession, 378.0 passes, 5.6 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 12.6 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal.

Kike Garcia is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Roberto Fernandez on 2, with Charles Pickel and two others bagging 1. Cyril Ngonge has been top assists provider with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Real Betis confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alvaro Valles (GK), Hector Bellerin, Marc Bartra, Diego Llorente, Valentin Gomez, Sergi Altimira, Sofyan Amrabat, Antony, Pablo Fornals, Aitor Ruibal, Juan Hernandez.

Espanyol confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marko Dmitrovic (GK), Omar El Hilali, Clemens Riedel, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Pol Lozano, Urko Gonzalez de Zarate, Cyril Ngonge, Edu Exposito, Tyrhys Dolan, Roberto Fernandez.

Real Betis vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Real Betis vs Espanyol fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

It’s hard to ignore odds of -115 when it comes to betting Over 2.5 Goals for this La Liga clash. The numbers suggest that the two sides will produce a combined three goals and we’ll confidently play this selection.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest La Liga data.

Key Real Betis vs Espanyol league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Espanyol games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Espanyol games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Espanyol games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

Those expecting a few goals to be scored might want to consider Over 3.5 Goals at a bigger price. There’s the chance to cheer on both teams when they attack and you need four or more to trigger a pay out.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Betis 2 - 1 Espanyol

We’re predicting Los Verdiblancos to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +600. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Abde Ezzalzouli Over 2.5 Shots -154

Abde Ezzalzouli (Betis) has had over 2.5 shots in five of his past nine La Liga games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the Player Shots line, with betting odds of -154 now available.

Latest Abde Ezzalzouli Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+540

Shots

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

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Marc Bartra To Score +850

Marc Bartra (Betis) is available to be on the scoresheet at +850. Using all evidence, we are happy to back him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Marc Bartra Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+850

First

+2200

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Corners Prediction

Espanyol Over 3.5 Corners -132

The past five Espanyol matches have seen them awarded an average of 6.00 corners, while Real Betis have conceded an average 4.90 corners in their previous ten games. We’re anticipating that there will be plenty of Espanyol corners and that the Team Corners line will be covered, with odds of -132 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Betis

Total

8.70 3.80 4.90

Home

8.40 4.30 4.10

Away

10.20 4.20 6.00

Espanyol

Total

9.30 5.60 3.70

Home

9.70 5.40 4.30

Away

8.80 4.50 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

+102

Betis Corners

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

-106

Espanyol Corners

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+700

2

+205

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Real Betis vs Espanyol Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Real Betis are the shortest price to win this La Liga clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 60% probability due to their -147 betting odds. Espanyol are regarded as the least likely winner at +390.

There’s -111 when it comes to Betis -0.75 on the Asian Handicap. That means a 2+ goal margin of victory over Espanyol lands a full return. If they win by one, we win with half stake and get the rest refunded.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Under or Over 2.5 Goals. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -127.

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Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+290

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+125

X

+125

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-400

X2

+112

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-111

2 Hcp +0.75

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-106

Favourite Cucho Hernández is now available at +400 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Cucho Hernández (Betis)

First

+150

Anytime

+400

Abde Ezzalzouli (Betis)

First

+220

Anytime

+540

Cédric Bakambu (Betis)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Antony Matheus dos Santos (Betis)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Giovani Lo Celso (Betis)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Chimy Ávila (Betis)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Kike García (Espanyol)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Isco (Betis)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Pablo Fornals (Betis)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Aitor Ruibal (Betis)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Rodrigo Riquelme (Betis)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Nelson Alexander Deossa (Betis)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Cyril Ngonge (Espanyol)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Daniel Pérez Guerrero (Betis)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Álvaro Fidalgo (Betis)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Sergi Altimira (Betis)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Ricardo Rodríguez (Betis)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Sofyan Amrabat (Betis)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Marc Roca (Betis)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Valentín Gómez (Betis)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Marc Bartra (Betis)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Diego Llorente (Betis)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Cucho Hernández (Betis)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-

Cédric Bakambu (Betis)

Over 2.5

-127

Under 2.5

-

Abde Ezzalzouli (Betis)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Chimy Ávila (Betis)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Kike García (Espanyol)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Aitor Ruibal (Betis)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Cyril Ngonge (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Rodrigo Riquelme (Betis)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Pablo Fornals (Betis)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Isco (Betis)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Giovani Lo Celso (Betis)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

-

Antony Matheus dos Santos (Betis)

Over 1.5

-385

Under 1.5

-

Nelson Alexander Deossa (Betis)

Over 0.5

-417

Under 0.5

-

Daniel Pérez Guerrero (Betis)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Álvaro Fidalgo (Betis)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Sergi Altimira (Betis)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-

Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Sofyan Amrabat (Betis)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Marc Roca (Betis)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Valentín Gómez (Betis)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

Betis have avoided defeat in their last four matches at Estadio de La Cartuja. Los Verdiblancos have secured five wins, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Espanyol have gone without an away win in the last six games. Los Periquitos have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

The most recent Estadio de La Cartuja meeting saw Betis claim a 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Real Betis Home Stats		5-3-2	3.70	2.10	1.60	7	3	6	4
Espanyol Away Stats		3-2-5	3.30	1.40	1.90	7	3	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Real Betis vs Espanyol Lineups & Team News

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