Barcelona vs Espanyol Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Apr 2026

La Liga Betting Preview: Barcelona vs Espanyol

La Liga leaders Barcelona take on Espanyol in the Derbi Barceloní at Camp Nou, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 11 April.

We’re feeling bullish about Barcelona. Backing the favourites in their meeting with Espanyol at -1.75 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. There are attractive odds of -120, with the stake split between -1.5 and -2.0.

Barcelona have won eleven straight La Liga home games. In their last league appearance, they won on the road, beating Atlético Madrid 2-1 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The Blaugranes had eight shots on target and enjoyed 67% possession, with Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski scoring one goal each.

Three days ago, Barca were beaten 2-0 at home by Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, conceding both goals after Pau Cubarsí was sent off in the 44th minute.

Espanyol drew their previous game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Real Betis at Estadio de La Cartuja. Manolo Gonzalez's men finished with just 30% possession and one shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barca have four straight victories against Espanyol. Their last clash took place at RCDE Stadium, with Barca winning 2-0 away. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured seven Barca wins and three draws.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Barcelona	38	31	1	6	95	36	59	95:36	94
11	Espanyol	38	12	10	16	43	55	-12	43:55	46

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Barca have 9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 6.5 shots on goal and 19.4 attempts. Hansi Flick's side have averaged 68.7% possession, 668.7 passes and 7.5 corners per match, conceding 0.7 goals and 3.4 corners from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts.

Top scorer Lamine Yamal has found the net 7 times, with Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski getting 4 and 3 respectively. Dani Olmo has the most assists with 5, while goalie Joan Garcia has recorded 5 clean sheets.

Espanyol have 6 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.3 goals from 11.8 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Los Periquitos average 45.4% possession, 366.8 passes, 5.4 corners in their favour and 3.7 corners against, while conceding 2.2 goals from 13.7 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal.

Kike Garcia is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Roberto Fernandez on 2, with Charles Pickel and two others bagging 1. Cyril Ngonge is top assists provider with 2, while Marko Dmitrovic has recorded one clean sheet in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde, Eric Garcia, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Gavi, Ferran Torres.

Espanyol confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marko Dmitrovic (GK), Omar El Hilali, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Pol Lozano, Urko Gonzalez de Zarate, Cyril Ngonge, Edu Exposito, Tyrhys Dolan, Kike Garcia.

Barcelona vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Barcelona vs Espanyol with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

To get more juice in the Barcelona odds, why not back the home team at -120 on the Asian Handicap -1.75. A big winning margin is definitely the desired outcome in the Derbi Barceloní.

The latest La Liga team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Barcelona vs Espanyol league stats:

• The -1.75 line has been covered by Barca in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.75 line has been covered by Barca in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -1.75 line has been covered by Barca in 4 consecutive games against Espanyol.

The best football betting sites make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re looking for a bigger potential return on your stake, there is always the alternative to move the line. Consider the odds and whether each line can be covered.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barcelona 3 - 0 Espanyol

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Blaugranes winning 3-0. Odds of +750 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dani Olmo Over 2.5 Shots +143

Dani Olmo (Barcelona) has recorded over 2.5 shots in five of his past nine La Liga home games. There is odds of +143 on offer for this Player Shots wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Dani Olmo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+700

Shots

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

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Lamine Yamal to Score +110

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) has managed seven goals in his past ten La Liga matches. We’ll take a chance at +110 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Lamine Yamal Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+110

First

+350

Shots

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Barcelona Under 7.5 Corners -100

It’s been an average of 5.00 Barcelona corners in the past 5 games, while the previous seven Espanyol away matches have involved them conceding under 7.5 corners. If you agree with our verdict that the Barca Team Corners line is too big, go for odds of -100 that they go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Barcelona

Total

10.90 7.50 3.40

Home

11.80 7.60 4.20

Away

11.40 6.90 4.50

Espanyol

Total

9.10 5.40 3.70

Home

9.70 5.40 4.30

Away

8.80 4.20 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-122

Under 10.5

-116

Barcelona Corners

Over 7.5

-122

Under 7.5

-116

Espanyol Corners

Over 2.5

-128

Under 2.5

-111

Most Corners

1

-909

X

+1000

2

+650

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Barcelona vs Espanyol Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an estimated 74% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -286 betting odds about Barcelona triumphing in the Derbi Barceloní. If you want to wager on the underdog, Espanyol have been priced up at +650.

Barca and Espanyol can be backed at -139 and +540 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +185.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. BTTS Yes is on offer at -154 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football bet for the latest La Liga match. The best betting sites leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.

Full-Time Result

1

-286

X

+440

2

+650

Half-Time Result

1

-139

X

+185

2

+540

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-714

X2

+215

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+450

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-112

2 Hcp +1.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+188

Over 2.5

-250

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-154

No

+112

Lamine Yamal is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +350. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +110.

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

First

+110

Anytime

+350

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

First

+110

Anytime

+360

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

First

+125

Anytime

+400

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

First

+140

Anytime

+450

Roony Bardghji (Barcelona)

First

+175

Anytime

+550

Fermín López (Barcelona)

First

+200

Anytime

+650

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

First

+220

Anytime

+700

Kike García (Espanyol)

First

+280

Anytime

+900

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

First

+310

Anytime

+1000

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

First

+370

Anytime

+1200

Gavi (Barcelona)

First

+390

Anytime

+1200

Cyril Ngonge (Espanyol)

First

+500

Anytime

+1600

Marc Bernal (Barcelona)

First

+500

Anytime

+1600

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

First

+500

Anytime

+1600

Pedri (Barcelona)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

First

+575

Anytime

+1900

Jules Koundé (Barcelona)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

João Cancelo (Barcelona)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Eric García (Barcelona)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Gerard Martín (Barcelona)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Marc Casadó (Barcelona)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

-122

Under 3.5

-

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

-139

Under 3.5

-

Marcus Rashford (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-167

Under 2.5

-

Roony Bardghji (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Cyril Ngonge (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Kike García (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Gavi (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Marc Bernal (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Pedri (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Jules Koundé (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

João Cancelo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Eric García (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-

Gerard Martín (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Alejandro Balde (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Marc Casadó (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Stats: La Liga matches only
Barca have recorded nine victories and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 3.30 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Espanyol have gone without an away win in the last seven games. Los Periquitos have four defeats, three wins and three draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

The most recent Camp Nou meeting saw Barca claim a 3-1 win over Espanyol. Barca have landed three victories in the previous 4 H2H games at Camp Nou and there’s also been a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Barcelona Home Stats		9-0-1	4.10	3.30	0.80	8	2	4	6
Espanyol Away Stats		3-3-4	3.00	1.30	1.70	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Barcelona vs Espanyol Lineups & Team News

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