Barcelona vs Espanyol prediction, head-to-head stats, standings & lineups!
Barcelona vs Espanyol prediction: This Sunday, La Liga leaders FC Barcelona host 17th-place Espanyol in a high-stakes match at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Barcelona, riding a dominant winning streak, will look to extend their lead at the top of the table, while Espanyol aims to pull off a massive upset in hopes of escaping the relegation zone. Watch & Bet Football Live =>
Barcelona vs. Espanyol Kick Off Time
- Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
- Time: 10:15 AM ET
- Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys
This article dives into the Barcelona vs Espanyol prediction, previews, lineups, standing, team form, key stats, head-to-head stats and where to watch Barcelona vs Espanyol live on TV.
| Odds Barcelona vs Espanyol 1X2 | ||
| 1 | X | 2 |
| 1.10 | 10.50 | 20.00 |
| Odds Barcelona vs Espanyol 1X, 12 & X2 | ||
| 1X | 12 | 2X |
| 0.00 | 1.24 | 6.25 |
| Odds Both Teams To Score (BTTS) | ||
| YES | NO | |
| 1.66 | 2.08 | |
| Odds Barcelona vs Espanyol To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals |
||
| O 4.5 | U 4.5 | |
| 2.14 | 1.70 | |
Our Barcelona vs Espanyol prediction – Derbi Barceloni!
Barcelona is set to dominate their clash against Espanyol, with an in-form attack led by Robert Lewandowski and a solid home record. Espanyol’s defensive struggles, especially on the road, make a Barcelona victory highly likely.
Expect a high-scoring affair with Barcelona taking full control and securing a comfortable win at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Predicted Score: Barcelona 2-1 Espanyol. Watch & Bet Football Live =>
Our Barcelona vs Espanyol prediction and betting tips
For this local derbi, we’re backing a Barcelona win, with odds at 1.80 with bet365 Here’s a deeper look into why we’re leaning toward Barca for this game.
Barcelona vs Espanyol Correct Score Prediction.
Our correct score prediction for the game is Barcelona 2-1, with odds available at 6.00 with bet365.
Barcelona vs Espanyol First Goal Scorer Prediction
Barcelona vs Espanyol First Goal Scorer Prediction
| Barcelona goal scorers | First goal scorer | To score goal | Last goal scorer |
| Lewandowski | 3.10 | 2.10 | 1.93 |
| Yamal | 3.50 | 2.50 | 3.75 |
| Raphinha | 6.20 | 3.20 | 8.00 |
| Gavi | 7.00 | 3.85 | 10.00 |
Lewandowski has been handed odds of 3.10 to score the first goal.
| Espanyol goal scorers | First goal scorer | To score goal | Last goal scorer |
| Carreras | 6.25 | 4.00 | 2.63 |
| Puado | 9.00 | 4.40 | 5.80 |
| Tejero | 12.00 | 6.75 | 6.50 |
| Melamed | 13.00 | 7.00 | 8.50 |
Carreras has been handed odds of 6.25 to score the first goal.
Odds Barcelona and Espanyol Both Teams To Score Goal (BTTS)
What are the best odds on both teams to score goals?
| BTTS YES | BTTS NO |
| 1.66 | 2.08 |
We expect both teams to score goal (BTTS) at 1.66.
Odds Barcelona and Espanyol To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals
What are the best odds on over and under 2.5 goals?
| Over 4.5 goals | Under 4.5 goals |
| 2.14 | 1.70 |
We expect Barcelona and Espanyol to score under 4.5 goals at 2.14.
Barcelona vs Espanyol match preview
Barcelona Preview
Barcelona enters the match in top form, leading LaLiga with an impressive offense averaging 3.4 goals per game. They’re coming off a commanding 4-0 victory against Real Madrid and boast a flawless home record, winning six straight at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
With Lewandowski, Yamal, and Raphinha driving a potent attack, Barcelona aims to secure another three points to solidify their lead at the top, showcasing both defensive resilience and offensive firepower.
Espanyol Match Preview:
Espanyol faces a tough challenge as they visit the league leaders, struggling with inconsistent form and a defense that concedes 1.7 goals per game. They managed a recent 2-1 win over Mallorca but followed up with losses to Athletic Club and Sevilla.
With only two goals scored in their last six away games, Espanyol’s attack has been underwhelming, relying on players like Jofre Carreras and Javi Puado to step up against a formidable Barcelona side.
Barcelona vs Espanyol team news
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona’s lineup remains strong as they head into this clash, though they are dealing with some injuries. Pedri is still sidelined with a thigh injury, while Frenkie de Jong also remains unavailable due to an ankle issue.
Xavi is expected to rely on Gavi and Ilkay Gundogan in midfield to cover these absences. In attack, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha are likely to lead the line, with Ferran Torres as a reliable option from the bench.
Espanyol Team News
Espanyol comes into this match with a relatively healthy squad but lacks depth compared to Barcelona’s star-studded lineup. Javi Puado and Jofre Carreras are expected to be in the starting XI, tasked with finding chances against a robust Barcelona defense.
Álvaro Tejero and Sergi Gómez will anchor the backline, aiming to minimize Barcelona’s goal-scoring opportunities. However, they will miss Keidi Bare, who remains sidelined, limiting their options in midfield.
Barcelona vs Espanyol lineups
| Barcelona starting XI: | Pena; Kounde, Martin, Fort, Alejandro Balde; Gavi, Casado, Frenkie de Jong; Fati, Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo |
| Espanyol starting XI |
Pacheco; Gil, Gómez, Cabrera, Oliván; Souza, Darder, Melamed; Carreras, Puado, Tejero
|
Barcelona vs Espanyol H2H stats and form
Barcelona’s recent encounters with teams in the bottom six of the LaLiga table have been nothing short of dominant. Over their last four matches against bottom-tier teams, Barcelona has taken a perfect 12 points, scoring 13 goals and allowing just one.
Espanyol, in contrast, has consistently struggled against top-six sides, managing only a single point in their last five encounters, while conceding 11 goals. The last meeting between Barcelona and Espanyol ended in a thrilling 4-2 victory for Barcelona, a match that saw both teams trade goals but ultimately showed Barcelona’s superiority.
Barcelona vs Espanyol Head-to-Head stats
| Total matches played: | 60 |
| Barcelona wins: | 39 |
| Espanyol wins: | 16 |
| Draws: |
5 |
Barcelona vs Espanyol matches results
Here is are all previous Barcelona vs Espanyol matches with all the results and score records.
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Away Team | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.05.2023 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 2 – 4 | W |
| 31.12.2022 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 1 – 1 | D |
| 14.02.2022 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 2 – 2 | D |
| 21.11.2021 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 1 – 0 | W |
| 09.07.2020 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 1 – 0 | W |
| 05.01.2020 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 2 – 2 | D |
| 30.03.2019 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 2 – 0 | W |
| 09.12.2018 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 4 | L |
| 07.03.2018 | Conference League | Barcelona | Espanyol | 1 – 0 | W |
| 04.02.2018 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 1 – 1 | D |
| 26.01.2018 | Copa Del Rey | Barcelona | Espanyol | 2 – 0 | W |
| 18.01.2018 | Copa Del Rey | Espanyol | Barcelona | 1 – 0 | W |
| 10.09.2017 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 5 – 0 | W |
| 30.04.2017 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 3 | L |
| 19.12.2016 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 4 – 1 | W |
| 26.10.2016 | Conference League | Barcelona | Espanyol | 0 – 1 | L |
| 08.05.2016 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 5 – 0 | W |
| 14.01.2016 | Copa Del Rey | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 2 | L |
| 07.01.2016 | Copa Del Rey | Barcelona | Espanyol | 4 – 1 | W |
| 02.01.2016 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 0 | D |
| 25.04.2015 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 2 | L |
| 07.12.2014 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 5 – 1 | W |
| 30.10.2014 | Conference League | Barcelona | Espanyol | 2 – 1 | W |
| 22.05.2014 | Conference League | Barcelona | Espanyol | 1 – 0 | W |
| 29.03.2014 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 1 | L |
| 02.11.2013 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 1 – 0 | W |
| 30.05.2013 | Conference League | Espanyol | Barcelona | 1 – 2 | L |
| 26.05.2013 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 2 | L |
| 06.01.2013 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 4 – 0 | W |
| 06.05.2012 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 4 – 0 | W |
| 09.01.2012 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 1 – 1 | D |
| 10.08.2011 | Conference League | Barcelona | Espanyol | 0 – 3 | L |
| 08.05.2011 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 2 – 0 | W |
| 19.12.2010 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 1 – 5 | L |
| 17.04.2010 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 0 | D |
| 13.12.2009 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 1 – 0 | W |
| 22.02.2009 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 1 – 2 | L |
| 30.01.2009 | Copa Del Rey | Barcelona | Espanyol | 3 – 2 | W |
| 22.01.2009 | Copa Del Rey | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 0 | D |
| 28.09.2008 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 1 – 2 | L |
| 19.04.2008 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 0 – 0 | D |
| 02.12.2007 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 1 – 1 | D |
| 10.06.2007 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 2 – 2 | D |
| 14.01.2007 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 3 – 1 | W |
| 21.08.2006 | SC | Barcelona | Espanyol | 3 – 0 | W |
| 18.08.2006 | SC | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 1 | L |
| 06.05.2006 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 2 – 0 | W |
| 08.01.2006 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 1 – 2 | L |
| 02.03.2005 | La Liga | Barcelona | Espanyol | 0 – 0 | D |
| 17.10.2004 | La Liga | Espanyol | Barcelona | 0 – 1 | L |
Barcelona last 5 matches results and form: WWWWW
Barcelona has been in superb form, boasting a three-game winning streak. Their recent 4-0 win over rivals Real Madrid showcased their strength on both ends of the field, as did previous emphatic wins against Sevilla (5-1) and Bayern Munich (4-1).
Barcelona’s home record is even more impressive, as they’ve won six consecutive matches at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, scoring 20 goals while conceding just two. Their strong defense at home, combined with an unstoppable offense, makes them heavy favorites in this matchup.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.10.2024 | La Liga | Barcelona vs Real Madrid | W | 4 – 0 |
| 24.10.2024 | Champions League | Barcelona vs Bayern Munich | W | 4 – 1 |
| 21.10.2024 | La Liga | Barcelona vs Sevilla | W | 5 – 1 |
| 06.10.2024 | La Liga | Barcelona vs Alaves | W | 3 – 0 |
| 02.10.2024 | Champions League | Barcelona vs Young Boys | W | 5 – 0 |
Espanyol last 5 matches results and form: WLLWL
Espanyol’s recent form is far less encouraging. They managed a narrow 2-1 win over Mallorca but followed that with consecutive losses to Athletic Club (4-1) and Sevilla (2-0).
Espanyol has yet to secure an away victory in their last six matches, with two draws and four losses, during which they conceded 12 goals and scored just four. Their lack of scoring power, particularly away from home, is a major concern as they face Barcelona’s fortress-like defense.
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.10.2024 | Copa Del Rey | Espanyol vs San Tirso | W | 4 – 0 |
| 26.10.2024 | La Liga | Espanyol vs Sevilla | L | 0 – 2 |
| 19.10.2024 | La Liga | Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao | L | 1 – 4 |
| 05.10.2024 | La Liga | Espanyol vs Mallorca | W | 2 – 1 |
| 29.09.2024 | La Liga | Espanyol vs Betis | L | 0 – 1 |
Barcelona vs Espanyol standings
When we look at the Barcelona vs Espanyol standings, In the latest La Liga standings, Barcelona sits at the top with 30 points from 11 matches, boasting 10 wins and only 1 loss. Espanyol, meanwhile, is in 17th place, struggling with 10 points from their 11 games.
La Liga table & standings
| Team | Position |
Played
|
Won
|
Drawn
|
Lost
|
GF | GA | GD |
Points
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 1st | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 37 |
10
|
27 | 30 |
| Espanyol | 17th | 11 |
3
|
1 | 7 | 10 |
19
|
-9
|
10
|
Where to Watch Barcelona vs Espanyol La Liga Live on TV
The highly anticipated city derby between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol kicks off on Sunday, November 3, at 4:15 PM local time at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Football fans across the globe can catch the action live.
In the UK, the match will be broadcast on Viaplay and La Liga TV, starting at 3:15 PM GMT.
In Spain, viewers can tune in via Movistar, DAZN, and La Liga TV, with coverage beginning at 4:15 PM CET.
In the United States, ESPN will provide live coverage, starting at 10:15 AM ET, making it accessible for fans eager to witness this thrilling clash.
For those in India, the match will be available on platforms like Voot and MTV, with kickoff at 8:45 PM IST.
No matter where you are, there are plenty of options to enjoy this fierce rivalry!
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