{"id":1445552,"date":"2026-04-29T13:10:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1445552"},"modified":"2026-04-29T13:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T12:10:27","slug":"match-preview-espanyol-vs-real-madrid-03-05-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-espanyol-vs-real-madrid-03-05-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Espanyol vs Real Madrid: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Espanyol<\/a> welcome Real Madrid<\/a> to the RCDE Stadium for a high-stakes La Liga<\/a> clash on Sunday, kick-off at 20:00. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visitors are pushing for the title and arrive with a dominant record in this fixture, while Espanyol are looking to pull off an upset and put distance between themselves and the drop zone. Recent head-to-heads have been one-sided, but Espanyol stunned Madrid earlier this season\u2014can they do it again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on Real Madrid’s overwhelming attacking numbers and Espanyol’s defensive struggles, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in a Real Madrid away win, given their consistent superiority across all key metrics.<\/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
Real Madrid to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Real Madrid to win because they have taken 11 of the last 14 meetings and boast a +37 goal difference this season. Their attack (68 goals in 33 games) and defensive record (31 conceded) far surpass Espanyol\u2019s, and their passing accuracy (89.6%) underlines their technical edge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/15 @ Bet365<\/a>
(65.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to Espanyol scoring in four of the last five at home to Madrid, and Real have shipped goals in 67% of away matches this season. Espanyol average 1.12 goals per game, and Madrid\u2019s attacking intent means chances at both ends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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

    Real Madrid are in the title race, sitting 2nd with 74 points from 33 games (W23 D5 L5), while Espanyol are 13th on 39 points and have struggled for consistency.<\/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
    Real Madrid<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n+37<\/td>\n74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Espanyol<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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