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Real Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting tips
The “merengue” team starts as a big favorite to win the match, since it usually increases its level when it acts at the Bernabéu. For this reason and knowing that he has won his first two games in a calm manner, we believe he can extend his positive streak once again. Of course, the process of the game can be open and with spaces due to the proposal of the Catalans. In the end, we trust that the Lopetegui boys end up winning by their highest individual hierarchy.
Real Madrid:
The “merengue” team played against Roma for the Champions League last Wednesday (triumph 3-0 after winning 1-0 at the initial stage). In the Spanish tournament, he drew 1-1 against Athletic Bilbao in the new San Mamés, staying with 10 points in the general standings (2 away with the Barcelona leader). With this parity, he cut a streak of 3 consecutive wins in the competition and a more than optimal performance in the face of the goal.
As a local at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid has played two games so far and both won clearly. It comes from overcoming 2-0 to Getafe on the opening date and 4-1 win against Leganés after equalizing 1-1 in the initial stage. For this duel it is expected that the “merengues” take over the ball, looking to take advantage of the spaces that their rival usually leaves. Of course, it is vital that Bale and Benzema appear, since both are on fire facing the opposing goal. Considering this, we trust that Professor Lopetegui’s proposal will become more and more entrenched.
Espanyol:
The picture “parakeet” arrives toned to this duel after beating Espanyol 1-0 at home and add his second triumph followed in his stadium. At the moment it has 7 units in the competition, product of 2 triumphs, 1 tie and 1 fall in total. If goals are involved, he has scored 5 and has given 3 on his fence, standing out for being an easy-going and cohesive one in his actions. Little by little the hand of the technician Rubí is being noticed more and more.
As a visitor, Espanyol has played two matches in total and has added 1 point out of 6 possible. He comes from equalizing 1-1 against Celta in Balaídos and losing 2-1 to Alavés in Mendizorroza (partial 0-1 victory). For this exit it is expected that the “parakeets” do not risk too much, trying to populate the midfield to stop the offensive potential of their rival. That yes, to be attired by nature, have what it takes to go out playing and develop some lethal counter.
In the last 4 and a half years, Real Madrid and Espanyol have met 5 times at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The results of these matches were as follows: Victory 3-1 of Real Madrid in May 2014, 3-0 win of Real Madrid in January 2015, victory 6-0 of Real Madrid in January 2016, victory 2-0 of Real Madrid in February 2017 and Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory in October 2017. Apparently, the “merengue” box has a great paternity over the Catalans, demonstrating it by clearly winning all these matches.
Real Madrid vs Espanyol head to head matches
27.02.18 LL Espanyol Real Madrid 1 : 0
01.10.17 LL Real Madrid Espanyol 2 : 0
18.02.17 LL Real Madrid Espanyol 2 : 0
18.09.16 LL Espanyol Real Madrid 0 : 2
31.01.16 LL Real Madrid Espanyol 6 : 0