Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, January 3, 2025, 2 PM EST
- Venue: RCDE Stadium, Barcelona, Spain
- Competition: La Liga
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Espanyol vs Barcelona | Saturday, January 3, 2025, 2 PM EST |
| Espanyol odds | +370 |
| Barcelona odds | -175 |
| Draw | +350 |
| Over 2 | -588 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Espanyol vs Barcelona Preview and Team News
Espanyol Team News
Espanyol sit fifth in the table and could challenge for a European berth by the end of this campaign. This is, interestingly, their best position since returning to the top flight. They’ve won four of their last five matches and kept a clean sheet in three of them.
In their recent 2-1 win over Athletic Club, Espanyol pulled off something of a shocker, as they posted just 34% possession and a poor xG of 0.90. Luckily, two of their five shots on target found the back of the net.
Ahead of this derby, Espanyol have three vital players ruled out. Javier Puado, Pere Milla, and Ramon Terrats all have various ailments.
Espanyol predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Dmitrovic; Romero, Cabrera, Calero, El Hilali; Lozano, Gonzalez; Carreras, Exposito, Dolan; Fernandez.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona currently top the table and have to fight to stay in that position if they want to win the league title. They’ve kept clean sheets in their last three outings and won their last eight league games, each by a margin of at least two goals.
Lamine Yamal is on top of the league standings in big chances created (11), and he even scored a goal in their latest 2-0 win over Villarreal. The young winger also completed the most dribbles (9) in that match.
Andreas Christensen, Dani Olmo, Gavi, and Pedri have been sidelined with injuries.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Espanyol (4-2-3-1): J. Garcia; Balde, Martin, Cubarsi, Kounde; de Jong, E. Garcia; Raphinha, Lopez, Yamal; Lewandowski.
Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction
- Pick: Barcelona to win
- Odds: -175 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Espanyol 1-3 Barcelona
We expect Barcelona to win, although the sailing may not be as smooth as it’s been in the past.
The hosts have become quite strong of late and have only conceded 10 goals in nine home matches. However, their visitors remain stronger by a clear margin, having scored 23 goals on the road. Barça‘s xG is quite high at 42.0, second only to Real Madrid in the league.
In addition, Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 13 head-to-head meetings with Espanyol, having recorded nine wins and four draws.
Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total over 3 goals
- Odds: -161 (20Bet)
A total of over three goals is expected here, with both clubs contributing their best. Barça should have the upper hand since they’re the more attacking (51 goals this season) of the two, but Espanyol are no longer minnows (22 goals).
The visitors have form going their way too, as they’ve scored 13 goals in their last five encounters. Espanyol’s main responsibility to defend is borne by goalkeeper Marko Dmitrović, who has the second-highest save percentage (76.7%).
Espanyol vs Barcelona Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- ESPN (USA)
- TSN/RDS (Canada)
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