Espanyol and Real Betis square off against each other at RCDE Stadium in what is expected to be a close La Liga encounter. Los Periquitos head into the match following back-to-back draws with Valencia and Girona and, no doubt, they should be happy with one point from Sunday’s clash as well. Midfielder Exposito is in line for a recall to the starting line-up, whilst boss Manolo Gonzalez has no injury worries ahead of Betis’ visit. Meanwhile, the Andalusians recorded a routine 2-0 win over Osasuna at the weekend to climb to sixth place in the standings. Manuel Pellegrini’s troops, though, have drawn each of their first three away games of the process and yet another share of spoils is on the cards. Pablo Fornals is unlikely to feature for the visiting team after suffering an ankle injury in the last league match. Key midfielder Isco remains in the recovery room with a long-term fibula injury.
