{"id":1442257,"date":"2026-04-09T14:06:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1442257"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:06:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:06:44","slug":"match-preview-barcelona-vs-espanyol-11-04-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-barcelona-vs-espanyol-11-04-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcelona vs Espanyol: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Barcelona<\/a> welcome city rivals Espanyol<\/a> to Camp Nou on Saturday, 11 April, with a 17:30 kick-off. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts are riding high at the top of the La Liga<\/a> table and have dominated this fixture for years, while Espanyol arrive hoping to break a long-standing hoodoo. With the gulf in form, squad quality, and historic record, this Catalan derby is set against the backdrop of Barcelona\u2019s relentless title push\u2014and Espanyol\u2019s search for a statement result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Barcelona\u2019s attacking firepower and their supremacy in the head-to-head, here are our top betting recommendations for this clash. We\u2019re particularly confident in a home win, with additional value in the result and BTTS market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Barcelona to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/7 @ Bet365<\/a>
(77.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBarcelona have won 11 of the last 15 derbies with Espanyol, including all of the last 6, and boast a +51 goal difference this season. Their attacking stats and dominance at Camp Nou make them overwhelming favourites.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barcelona & Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n5\/4 @ Bet365<\/a>
(44.4%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWhile Barcelona are expected to win, Espanyol have scored in 4 of the last 6 meetings, and Barcelona have conceded in 3 of their last 5 league games. There could be value here if Espanyol grab a consolation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Barcelona are runaway leaders with 76 points from 30 matches (W25 D1 L4), scoring an impressive 80 goals and conceding just 29. Espanyol sit 10th, having won 10, drawn 8, and lost 12, with a negative goal difference and 36 goals scored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Barcelona<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n80<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n+51<\/td>\n76<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Espanyol<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n-8<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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