TIPS - RCD Espanyol VS Real Betis

[(RCD Espanyol) Strength]:
1. Pere Milla scored 3 goals in La Liga for RCD Espanyol this season, becoming the team's top scorer.
2. RCD Espanyol completed a total of 40 successful crosses in La Liga this season, the second-highest number of successful crosses in the entire league.
3. RCD Espanyol received 3 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in 7 league games this season, ranking 7th in the table and showing outstanding form.
4. RCD Espanyol were unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw in their 4 home games of the league this season, revealing impressive home performances.
5. RCD Espanyol remained unbeaten in 7 league games in AH this season, demonstrating performances in line with expectations.

[(RCD Espanyol) Weakness]:
1. RCD Espanyol completed only 40 successful dribbles in La Liga this season, the third-lowest number of successful dribbles in the entire league.

[(Real Betis) Strength]:
1. Cucho Hernandez scored 3 league goals for Real Betis this season, making him the top scorer of the team.
2. Real Betis recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in 7 league games this season, ranking 6th in the table.
3. Real Betis completed a total of 35 blocks in La Liga this season, the second-highest number of blocks in the entire league.
4. Real Betis committed a total of 66 fouls in La Liga this season, the third-lowest number of fouls in the entire league.
5. Real Betis were undefeated with 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 La Liga games, indicating excellent form.
6. Real Betis defeated PFC Ludogorets Razgrad 2-0 away in the Europa League on October 3rd, securing their first away win of the competition.
7. Real Betis won all the last 3 La Liga encounters between the two teams, giving them a better mentality.
8. Real Betis were unbeaten in the last 4 competitive games in AH, showcasing performances in line with expectations.

[Tips]:
Real Betis primarily employ a possession-based tactic, but playmaker Isco is out for three months with a fibula fracture, and Giovani Lo Celso is also injured, significantly weakening their midfield orchestration.

RCD Espanyol, on the other hand, specialize in a defensive counter-attacking style using a 4-4-2 formation, which can specifically counteract Betis's passing system.

Forward Javi Puado has already scored multiple goals this season and possesses crucial goal-scoring ability, posing a threat to Betis's defense, which concedes an average of 1.5 goals per away game.

Furthermore, Betis recently endured a demanding Europa League match, raising questions about their fitness.

In the previous encounters, Espanyol have proven capable of creating danger at home with their compact defense.

Considering Betis's diminished strength and their inability to secure a win in their last three La Liga away matches, Espanyol are favored to maintain their unbeaten home run in this fixture.

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