Football Result
Antony 90'+1'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Espanyol
Draws
Real Betis
Real Betis secured a 2-1 away victory against Espanyol in their Spanish LALIGA clash at the RCDE Stadium. Espanyol took the lead in the 28th minute through Roberto Fernández, but Real Betis responded late in the game with goals from Giovani Lo Celso in the 85th minute and Antony in added time. The match saw Real Betis dominate possession with 62.5%, reflecting their control over the game. They also had more shots, 20 in total with 10 on target, compared to Espanyol's 11 shots with 5 on target.
Espanyol committed more fouls (16) and received more yellow cards (2) than Real Betis (10 fouls and 0 yellow cards). The goalkeepers were kept busy, with the Espanyol goalkeeper making 8 saves compared to the Real Betis goalkeeper's 4 saves. Both teams lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Real Betis win, which turned out to be accurate. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, and the statistics and game events support this, with Real Betis largely controlling the match.
Considering their recent form, Real Betis seems to be in good shape, having won the previous two LALIGA games and a UEFA Conference League game before this victory. Their next match is at home against Osasuna, where they will aim to continue their winning streak. Osasuna's form is mixed, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games. Real Betis has won the last three head-to-head matches against Osasuna.
Espanyol's form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games. Espanyol will face Leganés away in their next game. Leganés are struggling, having drawn three and lost two of their last five matches. The recent head-to-head record between Espanyol and Leganés is balanced, with recent matches ending in draws.
Looking at previous games, Real Betis has won 4 of the last 5 games, showing great attack and coordination. Espanyol, on the other hand, has not been so successful in its attack plans, resulting in 3 defeats in the last 5 games. Real Betis seems to have found the best game plan, while Espanyol is struggling with performance and game management.
On May 4th, 2025, Espanyol will face Real Betis at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, in a LALIGA clash. AI is predicting a Real Betis victory, giving them a 42.3% win probability compared to Espanyol's 32.2%, with a 25.4% chance of a draw. Real Betis heads into the match with a stronger team rate of 0.656, while Espanyol's rate stands at 0.486. Espanyol's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, one loss and one draw in their last five LALIGA matches. Real Betis, however, has been in fine form recently, also securing 3 wins from their last five games if we consider the UEFA Conference League.
Real Betis boasts exceptional players like playmaker Nabil Fekir, who has been instrumental in their attacking prowess. Their solid defense, anchored by German Pezzella, will be difficult for Espanyol to break down. Although Espanyol's Martin Braithwaite has shown flashes of brilliance, their recent head-to-head record against Real Betis doesn't inspire confidence. History favors Real Betis, increasing the likelihood of the AI's prediction coming true. All eyes will be on the pitch as Espanyol tries to prove the numbers wrong.