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Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction & Picks - LaLiga
by Erik Gibbs in LaLiga Picks
Matchday 22 of LaLiga presents a crucial clash between two teams with vastly different aspirations—Espanyol, battling to escape relegation, and Real Madrid, determined to strengthen their grip at the top of the table. With both teams having contrasting seasons, this matchup is set to be an intriguing contest. Espanyol finds itself in a precarious position, sitting 18th in the league with just 20 points from 21 matches. Their campaign has been marked by inconsistency, with 11 losses so far, making every upcoming fixture a do-or-die situation. Playing at home, they will need to be disciplined defensively and look for quick counterattacks to capitalize on any opportunity against Real Madrid. Their game plan will likely revolve around a solid defensive setup, closing spaces, and trying to exploit Madrid on the break. A positive result here would not only boost their survival hopes but also significantly lift the morale of the squad. On the other hand, Real Madrid enters the match as LaLiga leaders with 49 points. Carlo Ancelotti's men are enjoying a solid season, boasting a strong balance between attack and defense. Despite suffering a painful 5-2 defeat against Barcelona in the Super Cup earlier in January, Los Blancos have bounced back impressively. They secured a comfortable 3-0 victory against Brest in the Champions League and followed it up with another dominant 3-0 win against Valladolid in LaLiga. With five consecutive victories across all competitions, Madrid comes into this match with momentum on their side.
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Espanyol vs Real Madrid Form
Table
Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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49 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 30 |
18
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20 | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | -13 |
Espanyol and Real Madrid Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 25, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 17, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 11, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 22, 2024 - LaLiga
Dec 18, 2024 - LaLiga
Dec 14, 2024 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 17, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 11, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 18, 2024 - LaLiga
Dec 14, 2024 - LaLiga
Nov 30, 2024 - LaLiga
Oct 25, 2024 - LaLiga
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 25, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 22, 2024 - LaLiga
Dec 9, 2024 - LaLiga
Dec 3, 2024 - Copa del Rey
Nov 23, 2024 - LaLiga
Nov 3, 2024 - LaLiga
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 29, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 25, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Jan 12, 2025 - Super Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Jan 12, 2025 - Super Cup
Jan 9, 2025 - Super Cup
Dec 22, 2024 - LaLiga
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 29, 2025 - Champions League
Jan 25, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 6, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Jan 3, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 14, 2024 - LaLiga
Dec 10, 2024 - Champions League
Espanyol against Real Madrid : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
0 %
83 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Sep 21, 2024 - LaLiga
Mar 11, 2023 - LaLiga
Aug 28, 2022 - LaLiga
Apr 30, 2022 - LaLiga
Oct 3, 2021 - LaLiga
Jun 28, 2020 - LaLiga
Real Madrid v Espanyol last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Missing players
P. Ramon Parra
MidfielderJ. Gragera
D. Carvajal
E. Militao
J. Vallejo
MidfielderE. Camavinga
Most goals and assists
Espanyol and Real Madrid Stats in LaLiga
Espanyol - Real Madrid Key Points
- Real Madrid are 7-0 in their last 7 away matches
- Real Madrid are 4-0 in wins by 2+ goals vs. Espanyol
- Espanyol is 1-7 in their last 8 matches
- Real Madrid's last 15 matches have seen at least 2.5 goals
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Our Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction
Historically, the head-to-head record heavily favors Real Madrid. Espanyol has managed only a handful of wins against them in recent years, with Madrid triumphing in 36 of their last 47 encounters. Earlier this season, Madrid registered a commanding 4-1 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu, highlighting their superiority. For this encounter, Madrid will look to their attacking firepower, led by key players who have been in fine form. Their ability to break down defensive blocks and convert chances will be crucial. Meanwhile, Espanyol will rely on their home advantage and the urgency of their relegation battle to make things difficult for the visitors. However, given Madrid’s form and squad depth, they remain the clear favorites to take all three points. A win here would not only extend their lead at the top but also send a strong message to their title rivals as they continue their pursuit of LaLiga glory. Our prediction for Espanyol vs. Real Madrid: Real Madrid to win and 3+ goals.
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