Two well-matched La Liga teams square off in Andalusia to round off matchday 35 on Monday evening.
Real Betis and Espanyol have both picked up 43 points this season with identical defensive records and just one goal separating their respective attacking tallies.
Home advantage could be key with 888Sport making Betis 11/10 (2.10) favourites to come out on top at Estadio Benito Villamarin. With three defeats in their last four outings at this venue though, it could be worth looking elsewhere in search of value.
Getty ImagesThe visitors have accumulated just 13 points on the road this season, just 30 per cent of their overall tally. Despite that, Rubi's side have proved tough to beat, recently losing just one of their last six away games in La Liga and that reverse was at the hands of newly crowned champions Barcelona.
Four of those ended all square and another stalemate is 5/2 (3.50) here while the Catalan side are 47/20 (3.35) to win.
While there isn't much between these sides in terms of how many goals they've scored this season, the difference in when they've done so is significant.
Betis have often taken their time to get going in the final third. Quique Setien's side have scored 74% of their La Liga goals in the second half of matches this term.
By contrast, Espanyol have conceded 63% of their goals after the break. On the road that trend is even more pronounced, the visitors have scored just six and conceding 21 times in the second 45 minutes of matches - that's 78% of their total away from home.
With that in mind backing Betis to win the second half at an industry best quote of 7/5 (2.40) looks a solid selection with 888Sport.
The hosts have netted just six times in the first half of 17 home league matches thus far. As such, those seeking a bigger price should consider a modest investment on Betis to win after being a goal behind. At 19/2 (10.50) that looks overpriced given the goal trends of these teams.
Betis to win the second half at 7/5 (2.40) for a 2pt stake with 888Sport Betis to win from a goal behind at 19/2 (10.50) for a 0.5pt stake with 888Sport
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