Espanyol vs Barcelona Predictions

Espanyol vs Barcelona is scheduled for kick off on 03 January, at 20:00. The game is set to take place at RCDE Stadium, with Victor García Verdura officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Espanyol currently holding the 11th position in the table 48 points behind Barcelona. Espanyol have lost 4 Spanish La Liga matches to Barcelona out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent draw with Real Sociedad, Espanyol aims to claim a win. Espanyol have won 7 of their last 19 Spanish La Liga matches at RCDE Stadium. Barcelona's away record stands at 12 victories from 19 games. Following their 3-1 loss to Valencia, Barcelona is determined to bounce back with a win against Espanyol.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Espanyol have scored over 1.5 goals in 76% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 74% of games. Their total stands at 43 goals and 158 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Barcelona have scored 95 goals with 257 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 89% of matches but conceded in 61% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Espanyol scored 2 goals while Barcelona scored 11 goals. Their last match on 11 April 2026 ended in 4-1 to Barcelona.