Read our prediction for Espanyol vs Barcelona below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting tips
The Catalonia derby is played on Sunday evening at 20:00 between Espanyol and Barcelona, a match that is part of the 34th round of LaLiga. The round match was played in the 15th round and ended in a tie, score 1-1, after Barcelona opened the scoring in the 7th minute through Marco Alonso and Espanyol managed to equalize in the second half in the 73rd minute through Joselu from the 11m shot. It was the second consecutive draw between the two teams after the one in the second leg last season, which ended with a score of 2-2.
Espanyol:
Espanyol is in 19th place in the standings with 31 points and still hopes to stay in LaLiga next season, having three points to recover against Getafe and Valencia and four against Valladolid and Cadiz. Last round, Espanyol lost three important points in the away match against Sevilla, a very spectacular match with overturning scores and which ended with a score of 3-2 for the hosts. At home, Espanyol won only four matches out of 16, in the other 11 matches having five draws and seven defeats.
Barcelona:
Barcelona, on the other hand, has the opportunity to win the title of champion with four stages before the end of the season, right on the field of the local rival, Espanyol. At this moment, Barcelona is in first place with 82 points and has a lead of 13 points compared to the 2nd place occupied by Atletico Madrid and 14 points compared to Real Madrid, occupying the 3rd place, and in case of a victory, they have secured the title of champion . Last round, Barcelona won the home match against Osasuna 1-0.
Espanyol vs Barcelona to head matches
31.12.22 LL Barcelona vs Espanyol 1:1
13.02.22 LL Espanyol vs Barcelona 2:2
20.11.21 LL Barcelona vs Espanyol 1:0
08.07.20 LL Barcelona vs Espanyol 1:0
04.01.20 LL Espanyol vs Barcelona 2:2
* Our advice is: Barcelona WIN
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.65
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!