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Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction – La Liga
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Here you will find the best prediction for Espanyol vs Barcelona in La Liga, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Espanyol and Barcelona.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Espanyol vs Barcelona
The best prediction for Espanyol vs Barcelona in La Liga is a victory for Barcelona with more than 1.5 goals. While Espanyol will benefit from the enthusiastic support of their fans, Barcelona is experiencing an excellent run, having won their last five away matches in the league. It’s also important to note that the visitors have shown some defensive vulnerabilities recently, which could lead to goals on both sides.
The best prediction for Espanyol vs Barcelona
Barcelona wins and more than 1.5 goals
Match preview: Espanyol vs Barcelona
Espanyol and Barcelona face off at RCDE Stadium in the 36th round of La Liga. In their last encounter in this competition on 03‑11-2024, FC Barcelona emerged victorious at home with a score of (3‑1). The recent head-to-head record favours the visitors, who have secured 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. Special attention should be given to home advantage, as both teams have displayed significantly different performances playing at home and away.
Team analysis: Espanyol
The home side currently sits in 14th place, having accrued 39 points from 10 wins, 9 draws, and 16 losses. They suffered a 1-2 defeat at home to Real Betis in their penultimate match, followed by a 3-2 loss away to Leganés. Espanyol clearly performs better at home, with their last 30 matches yielding 4 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses as visitors, compared to 6 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses at home. In their last 10 home league games, Espanyol recorded 3 wins, 6 draws, and 1 loss, claiming 15 points out of a possible 30. The most frequent scoreline at half-time in their home matches was 1-0 (7 out of 17 games). The team has conceded goals in 7 of their last 10 outings, indicating some defensive frailties, while their attack has been relatively consistent, scoring in 9 out of their last 10 league matches. Notably, they have only managed to overturn a scoreline once in 14 matches when having conceded the first goal.
Espanyol enters this unmotivated contest following a 3-2 defeat. During their visit to the Leganés Stadium, the only goal was scored by Leandro Cabrera, with Pere Milla also on the scoresheet. The home side typically employs a tactical formation of 5-2-3, focusing on defensive organisation and counter-attacks through the flanks. In attack, Javi Puado, Antoniu Roca, and Roberto Fernández form a trio intended to trouble the opposing defence with their pace and precision. Edu Expo serves as the team’s pivotal player, orchestrating and leading offensive transitions. However, they will be without Pol Lazano and Brian Oliván, both sidelined due to injuries.
Team analysis: Barcelona
With 26 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, the visiting team holds the top position with 79 points. In their most recent match, they triumphed over Real Madrid at home with a score of (4-3), having previously won away against Real Valladolid (1-2). Interestingly, Barcelona has recorded better results away than they have at home, with their last 30 matches yielding 12 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss as visitors, scoring 41 goals and conceding 17. In home games, they have 10 wins and 5 draws, having scored 41 goals and conceded 20. In their last 10 away matches in La Liga, Barcelona recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, amassing 21 points from a possible 30.
For this competition, they are unbeaten in their last 9 away matches. Their attack has been highly effective, scoring in every one of their last 10 league games. Typically, Barcelona’s matches as visitors witness high-scoring encounters, with 13 of their last 17 games concluding with over 2.5 goals. In 35 matches in this competition, they managed to turn around the scoreline in 5 of the 9 instances where they conceded the first goal.
Barcelona approaches this contest following a thrilling 4-3 victory against Real Madrid, with goals from Eric García, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha (2). The visiting team generally operates in a tactical formation of 4-3-3, favouring rapid transitions, particularly down the wings. This strategy allows them to exploit space on the field, creating attacking opportunities with speed and precision. The forwards tasked with unnerving the opposition’s defence are Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha. Coach Hansi Flick will be without Iñigo Martínez, who is suspended, along with Pablo Torre, Jules Koundé, and Marc Bernal, all of whom are injured.
The best prediction for Espanyol vs Barcelona
Barcelona wins and more than 1.5 goals
