Real Betis have won their last four LaLiga matches against Espanyol, their second-best winning streak against the Periquitos in the competition's history, after a run of six between 1981 and 1983.

Espanyol have not won any of their last six away LaLiga games against Real Betis (D2 L4), losing on their last two visits. The Espanyol side have not lost three consecutive away matches against Real Betis in the competition since September 1987 (L7).