👉 What is the recommended bet for Espanyol Barcelona?

The prediction and betting suggestion for Espanyol x Barcelona, on January 3, 2026, analyzed by the Tipsters, is: Will both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available.

👉 What stadium will Espanyol Barcelona be played at?

The Espanyol x Barcelona match on January 3, 2026, will be played in Cornella de Llobregat, RCDE Stadium.

👉 What is the most popular betting choice for this game?

The most popular bet from the tipsters for the Espanyol Barcelona game was the victory for Barcelona with 100% tips.

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Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction – La Liga

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Check out the best predictions for Espanyol x Barcelona

Here you will find the best prediction for Espanyol x Barcelona in La Liga, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performances and key statistics from the last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Espanyol x Barcelona.

Espanyol

January 3, 2026 – 20::00
La Liga
2025/2026
Regular season – Round 18

Barcelona

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Espanyol x Barcelona

The best prediction for Espanyol x Barcelona in the La Liga is that both teams will score. Considering Barcelona’s formidable attacking power, Espanyol is a team that adopts an audacious approach, often resulting in frequent goals. It is worth noting that four of the last five Catalan derbies ended with goals from both sides. Given this history, the “Both Teams to Score – Yes” market presents itself as a logical and appealing choice.

Best prediction for Espanyol x Barcelona

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting suggestion, double or treble)
Both teams to score (riskier bet)

Match prediction for Espanyol x Barcelona

The teams Espanyol and Barcelona play at RCDE Stadium in a match of the 18th round of La Liga. In this stadium, the head-to-head record favors the visiting team, which has 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 matches. In fact, the last time they met at this stadium was on May 15, 2025, in a La Liga match that ended with a victory for FC Barcelona by (0-2). The goals of the match were scored by Lamine Yamal (53′) and Fermín López (90′) for Barcelona.

Espanyol Analysis

After 10 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, the home team is in 5th place, having secured 33 points. In the last match, they won against Athletic Bilbao away by (1-2), after winning previously against Getafe away by (0-1). In the league, Espanyol has gained 19 points from 27 available, accumulating 6 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 9 home games.

In this competition, they register a streak of 5 consecutive wins in recent matches. Their attack has been consistently scoring, netting goals in 9 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 17 games in this competition, they managed to come from behind in 2 of the 6 matches where they conceded the first goal.

Espanyol comes into this match after a victory, 1-2, in their visit to Athletic Bilbao’s stadium, marking their fifth consecutive win in La Liga: the goals for the team were scored by Pere Milla and Carlos Romero. The home team usually plays in a traditional 4-3-3 formation, emphasizing quick transitions. In this setup, the three players with more offensive responsibilities will be Pere Milla, Roberto Fernández, and Tyrhys Dolan. When initiating attacks, they typically exploit the right flank, taking advantage of the width provided by Omar El Hilali. Ramón Terrats is unavailable for this match due to injury issues.

Barcelona Analysis

After 15 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, the visiting team is in 1st place, having secured 46 points. In the last match, they won against Villarreal away by (0-2), after winning at home previously against Osasuna by (2-0). In the league, Barcelona has gained 19 points from 27 available, with 6 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the last 9 away games.

In this competition, they have a streak of 8 consecutive wins in recent games. The team allowed goals from opponents in 7 of the last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has been scoring consistently, netting at least one goal in the last 10 matches in this competition. In their away games in this competition, there is a trend for goals, as 7 out of 9 have ended with more than 2.5 goals on the scoreboard. In 18 matches in this competition, they managed to overturn the score in 6 of the 8 matches in which they conceded the first goal.

Barcelona enters this clash after a victory, 0-2, in their visit to Villarreal’s stadium, marking their eighth consecutive win in La Liga: the goals for the team were scored by Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. The visiting club typically plays in a 4-3-3 tactical system, with the three forwards being Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford, and Lamine Yamal. Midfielder Pedri plays a fundamental role in controlling the game and distributing key passes to the forwards. Injuries have kept Gavi, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araújo, and Dani Olmo out of this match.