Real Madrid vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 29/04/2022, 04:27  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 29/04/2022 at 04:27 in LaLiga Predictions

Real Madrid are just a point away from winning the La Liga title and that should come in their next game, a home match against Espanyol. Real Madrid go into the game with 78 points, while Espanyol, placed 13th, have 39 points. It has been a great season so far for Real Madrid and Barcelona’s loss in the last game just made it easier for the league leaders who now have a 15-point gap. Real are coming from a 4-3 loss at Manchester City in the Champions League semis and ahead of their return clash, Carlo Ancelotti can have the peace of mind to rest key players for the Espanyol game. They have four straight wins in the league and scored two or more goals in these four matches. Their only loss in the last 10 league matches was against Barcelona, a 4-0 reverse that also stands out as one of the two matches in which they’ve failed to score in the last 10 league games. Real Madrid have eight wins in their last 10 league games and five clean sheets in the process.

Espanyol have four losses in the last five meetings with Real Madrid but they are one of the three teams that have beaten the league leaders this season. With five matches to play, they aren’t safe from relegation, being just nine points ahead, so they have something to play for here. Coming into this game with three losses in the last four matches will however not be best for their confidence, and seeing that they play at a tough venue. Espanyol have two clean sheets in the last five matches but they’ve failed to score in two of their last four matches. In their last five matches they haven’t managed to score more than a goal. It is worse away from home, as Espanyol come into this clash having failed to win any of their last seven away games, losing five. They have no clean sheets in the last 19 away matches across all competitions and this will be tough to change, facing Real Madrid who want to finish this off as early as possible.