Real Betis – Espanyol

Real Betis host Espanyol in what promises to be a tight showdown near the top of the table, with the home side sitting seventh on nine points after three wins and a single loss, their attack matching the visitors’ with five goals scored. Espanyol, currently eighth with seven points from two victories, one draw and two defeats, have a slightly better goal return at eight but have leaked five, leaving them hungry for points to close the gap. Both clubs have exchanged blows in recent meetings, each claiming a win in the last two encounters, so the balance of power could swing either way. A win for Betis would lift them to eighth with a chance to edge closer to the European spots, while a draw would keep Espanyol within striking distance of the top‑eight places.