Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 May 2025

Espanyol Should Be Able to Cover the Line

Espanyol meet Barcelona in the Derbi Barceloní, with the Periquitos fighting for La Liga survival as the season nears its end. Meanwhile, Barca will look to land the title with a victory.

We’ll take Espanyol at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap. It means our stake is split between +1.5 and +2.0 at betting odds of -118. We think the home team can give a good account of themselves against Barcelona.

Barca 3-1 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Espanyol have lost their last three games. Away at Estadio Butarque, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against Leganés. Los Periquitos recorded 48% possession and managed six shots on target, with Leandro Cabrera and Pere Milla each scoring one goal.

League leaders Barcelona claimed an El Clásico home win in their previous game. A 4-3 triumph against Real Madrid at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys made it five consecutive victories. Hansi Flick's team had ten shots on goal and boasted 62% possession, with Raphinha netting two, while Eric Garcia and Lamine Yamal were also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barca have claimed back-to-back victories over Espanyol. The most recent was a 3-1 home success at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys which followed a 4-2 away win at RCDE Stadium. We’ve seen three drawn games in the past 8 H2H plus five Barca wins.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Barcelona	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
7	Espanyol	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Espanyol have had 41.3% possession, 329.3 passes and 4.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.1 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts, while being awarded 7.1 corners.

Roberto Fernandez is the top scorer with 4 goals, Javier Puado has 3, with Leandro Cabrera and Pere Milla on 2. Urko Gonzalez, Edu Exposito and Javier Puado have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Joan Garcia has kept 3 clean sheets.

Barca have won 9 and drawn 1, averaging 7.4 shots on goal, 21.3 attempts and 2.8 goals. Los Culés average 71.2% possession, 671.0 passes, 8.8 corners taken and 2.8 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 5.0 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal.

Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski have scored 5 goals, followed by Dani Olmo with 3. Ferran Torres has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games, while Wojciech Szczesny has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Espanyol confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Urko Gonzalez de Zarate, Pol Lozano, Antoniu Roca, Edu Exposito, Javier Puado, Roberto Fernandez.

Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Wojciech Szczesny (GK), Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Gerard Martin, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski.

Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips

We think Espanyol can perform well as underdogs and you can get them at +1.75 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -118. This looks like a value price when it comes to this La Liga clash.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the form guide are important duties ahead of making football picks. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can be effective.

Key Espanyol vs Barcelona league stats:

• The +1.75 line has been covered by Espanyol in 20 consecutive games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Barca in 6 consecutive games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Barca in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Barca in 6 consecutive games.
• The +1.75 line has been covered by Espanyol in 5 of their last 8 games against Barca.

Espanyol +1.75 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 54.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

If you want to secure a larger possible pay out on your bet, there’s the option to move the line. Take a look at the various prices and see which line you think will be covered.

Our Match Prediction

Espanyol Asian Hcp +1.75 @ -118 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Espanyol 0 - 1 Barcelona

We’re betting on Barcelona to secure a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +1050 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Fermín López Over 0.5 Shots On Target -130

Fermín López (Barcelona) can be wagered to have one or more shots on goal at -130. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.

Latest Fermín López Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-133

Shots

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

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Lamine Yamal To Score +130

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) can be wagered to find the net at +130. He looks like a value bet to find the net and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer pick.

Latest Lamine Yamal Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+143

First

+440

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-127

Shots

Over 3.5

-175

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -138

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in seven straight Espanyol games, while the same outcome has happened in three consecutive Barcelona matches. We’re anticipating that there will be plenty of corners and that the line will be covered, with odds of -138 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Espanyol

Total

11.70 4.60 7.10

Home

10.20 3.80 6.40

Away

9.60 3.20 6.40

Barcelona

Total

11.60 8.80 2.80

Home

11.40 8.90 2.50

Away

10.30 5.70 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-125

Espanyol Corners

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-172

Barcelona Corners

Over 6.5

-149

Under 6.5

+105

Most Corners

1

+390

X

+800

2

-526

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Espanyol vs Barcelona Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Taking No Chances With Barcelona

Barcelona are massive -313 favourites to win this La Liga game with the bookies and are regarded as 76% likely to win the match judging by the latest betting odds. Espanyol are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +650.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

The Draw No Bet market is popular for La Liga matches, with the football betting sites offering Espanyol at +430 and Barcelona are priced at -833 for the win.

Full-Time Result

1

+650

X

+475

2

-313

Half-Time Result

1

+500

X

+195

2

-137

Double Chance

1X

+210

12

-769

X2

-1250

Draw No Bet

1

+430

2

-833

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

-111

2 Hcp -1.5

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+240

Over 2.5

-333

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+140

Robert Lewandowski Favourite to Score the First Goal

Robert Lewandowski is priced at +330 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of -115 to find the net anytime.

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

First

-115

Anytime

+330

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

First

+120

Anytime

+380

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

First

+143

Anytime

+440

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

First

+148

Anytime

+440

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

First

+200

Anytime

+540

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

First

+235

Anytime

+750

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

First

+275

Anytime

+800

Fermín López (Barcelona)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Pau Victor (Barcelona)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

First

+425

Anytime

+1200

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Héctor Fort (Barcelona)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Eric García (Barcelona)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Gerard Martín (Barcelona)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Carlos Romero (Espanyol)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Pau Victor (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+135

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

+102

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-132

Under 1.5

-127

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-132

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-133

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-167

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-167

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-250

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-333

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-435

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-500

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-556

Héctor Fort (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-588

Eric García (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Carlos Romero (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

-175

Under 3.5

-

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-189

Under 2.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-109

Under 2.5

-

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

Over 2.5

+143

Under 2.5

-

Pau Victor (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

-

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

+112

Under 1.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

-

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Espanyol vs Barcelona Lineups & Team News

Our Espanyol vs Barca team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

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