Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Espanyol Should Be Able to Cover the Line

Espanyol meet Barcelona in the Derbi Barceloní, with the Periquitos fighting for La Liga survival as the season nears its end. Meanwhile, Barca will look to land the title with a victory.

We’ll take Espanyol at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap. It means our stake is split between +1.5 and +2.0 at betting odds of 1.85. We think the home team can give a good account of themselves against Barcelona.

Barca 3-1 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Espanyol have lost their last three games. Away at Estadio Butarque, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against Leganés. Los Periquitos recorded 48% possession and managed six shots on target, with Leandro Cabrera and Pere Milla each scoring one goal.

League leaders Barcelona claimed an El Clásico home win in their previous game. A 4-3 triumph against Real Madrid at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys made it five consecutive victories. Hansi Flick's team had ten shots on goal and boasted 62% possession, with Raphinha netting two, while Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal were also on the scoresheet.

Barca have claimed back-to-back victories over Espanyol. The most recent was a 3-1 home success at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys which followed a 4-2 away win at RCDE Stadium. We’ve seen three drawn games in the past 8 H2H plus five Barca wins.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Barcelona	37	27	4	6	99	39	60	99:39	85
17	Espanyol	37	10	9	18	38	51	-13	38:51	39

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Espanyol have had 41.3% possession, 329.3 passes and 4.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.1 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts, while being awarded 7.1 corners.

Roberto Fernandez is the top scorer with 4 goals, Javier Puado has 3, with Leandro Cabrera and Pere Milla on 2. Urko Gonzalez, Edu Exposito and Javier Puado have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Joan Garcia has kept 3 clean sheets.

Barca have won 9 and drawn 1, averaging 7.4 shots on goal, 21.3 attempts and 2.8 goals. Los Culés average 71.2% possession, 671.0 passes, 8.8 corners taken and 2.8 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 5.0 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal.

Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski have scored 5 goals, followed by Dani Olmo with 3. Ferran Torres has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games, while Wojciech Szczesny has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Espanyol confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Urko Gonzalez, Pol Lozano, Antoniu Roca, Edu Exposito, Javier Puado, Roberto Fernandez.

Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Wojciech Szczesny (GK), Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martin, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski.

Expert La Liga Analysis

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making football picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Espanyol vs Barcelona league stats:

• The +1.75 line has been covered by Espanyol in 20 consecutive games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Barca in 6 consecutive games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Barca in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Barca in 6 consecutive games.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Espanyol in 5 of their last 8 games against Barca.

Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction

We think Espanyol can perform well as underdogs and you can get them at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap at odds of 1.85. This looks like a value price when it comes to this La Liga clash.

If you want to secure a larger possible pay out on your bet, there’s the option to move the line. Take a look at the various prices and see which line you think will be covered.

Espanyol +1.75 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Our Pick

Espanyol Asian Hcp +1.75 @ 1.85 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Espanyol 0 - 1 Barcelona

We’re betting on Barcelona to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of 11.50 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Props

Fermín López Over 0.5 Shots On Target 1.77

Fermín López (Barcelona) can be wagered to have one or more shots on goal at 1.77. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.

Latest Fermín López Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.90

First

9.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.79

Under 0.5

1.75

Shots

Over 1.5

1.54

Under 1.5

-

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Lamine Yamal To Score 2.30

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) can be wagered to find the net at 2.30. He looks like a value bet to find the net and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer pick.

Latest Lamine Yamal Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

2.43

First

5.40

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

1.76

Under 1.5

1.79

Shots

Over 3.5

1.57

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.73

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in seven straight Espanyol games, while the same outcome has happened in three consecutive Barcelona matches. We’re anticipating that there will be plenty of corners and that the line will be covered, with odds of 1.73 available.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Espanyol

Total

11.70 4.60 7.10

Home

10.20 3.80 6.40

Away

9.60 3.20 6.40

Barcelona

Total

11.60 8.80 2.80

Home

11.40 8.90 2.50

Away

10.30 5.70 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

2.00

Under 10.5

1.73

Espanyol Corners

Over 3.5

2.25

Under 3.5

1.57

Barcelona Corners

Over 6.5

1.73

Under 6.5

2.00

Most Corners

1

4.90

X

9.00

2

1.19

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Espanyol vs Barcelona Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Taking No Chances With Barcelona

Barcelona are massive 1.36 favourites to win this La Liga game with the bookies and are regarded as 73% likely to win the match judging by the latest betting odds. Espanyol are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 7.00.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match. BTTS Yes is available at 1.62 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for La Liga matches, with the football betting sites offering Espanyol at 5.50 and Barcelona are priced at 1.14 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

7.00

X

5.50

2

1.36

Half-Time Result

1

6.50

X

2.88

2

1.73

Double Chance

1X

3.00

12

1.14

X2

1.10

Draw No Bet

1

5.50

2

1.14

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

1.93

2 Hcp -1.5

1.97

Total Goals

Under 2.5

3.00

Over 2.5

1.40

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.62

No

2.20

Robert Lewandowski Favourite to Score the First Goal

Robert Lewandowski is priced at 4.30 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of 1.87 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

First

4.30

Anytime

1.87

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

First

4.80

Anytime

2.20

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

First

5.40

Anytime

2.43

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

First

5.40

Anytime

2.48

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.00

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

First

8.50

Anytime

3.35

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

First

9.00

Anytime

3.75

Fermín López (Barcelona)

First

9.00

Anytime

3.90

Pau Victor (Barcelona)

First

12.00

Anytime

4.70

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.25

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

First

15.00

Anytime

5.60

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

First

16.00

Anytime

6.75

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

First

18.00

Anytime

6.75

Héctor Fort (Barcelona)

First

18.00

Anytime

7.00

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

First

19.00

Anytime

7.00

Eric García (Barcelona)

First

20.00

Anytime

7.50

Gerard Martín (Barcelona)

First

23.00

Anytime

9.00

Carlos Romero (Espanyol)

First

23.00

Anytime

9.00

Player Shots On Target

Pau Victor (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

1.42

Under 0.5

2.35

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

1.58

Under 0.5

2.02

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

1.76

Under 1.5

1.79

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

1.79

Under 0.5

1.76

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

1.79

Under 0.5

1.75

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

1.97

Under 0.5

1.60

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

2.00

Under 1.5

1.60

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

2.38

Under 1.5

1.40

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

2.65

Under 0.5

1.32

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

2.80

Under 0.5

1.30

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

3.15

Under 0.5

1.23

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

3.40

Under 0.5

1.20

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

3.45

Under 0.5

1.18

Héctor Fort (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

3.65

Under 0.5

1.17

Eric García (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

3.90

Under 0.5

1.14

Carlos Romero (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

4.30

Under 0.5

1.11

Player Shots

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

1.81

Under 3.5

-

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

1.57

Under 3.5

-

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

1.53

Under 2.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

1.92

Under 2.5

-

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

Over 2.5

2.43

Under 2.5

-

Pau Victor (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

1.70

Under 2.5

-

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

2.12

Under 1.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

1.54

Under 1.5

-

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

2.48

Under 1.5

-

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

1.38

Under 0.5

-

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