Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Feb 2025

We’re Confident Espanyol Can Cover the Line

It could pay to back Espanyol with a +1.5 goal start against Real Madrid and we’ll back them at Asian Handicap odds of -102. We will get a return with this bet if the underdogs are able to win, draw or lose by a single goal.

Madrid Have Won 7 of Previous 8 H2H Encounters

Espanyol drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Sevilla at Estadio R. Sanchez Pizjuan. Los Periquitos ended up with just 25% possession and one shot on target, while Marash Kumbulla was the goalscorer.

Real Madrid have won four on the bounce, triumphing 3-0 in their previous game. This was away to Real Valladolid at Estadio Jose Zorrilla. Carlo Ancelotti's team enjoyed 68% possession and had four shots on goal, while Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been four victories on the bounce for Madrid when playing Espanyol. Their last encounter was at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, with Madrid claiming a 4-1 home win. The past 8 H2H games have involved seven Madrid wins and just one victory for Espanyol.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Espanyol	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
15	Real Madrid	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Espanyol have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. The Barcelona side have averaged 37.0% possession, 297.6 passes and 3.4 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 13.2 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Javier Puado has found the net 4 times, Leandro Cabrera 2, with Marash Kumbulla and two other players on 1. Alvaro Tejero, Omar El Hilali and Alex Kral have the most assists with 1, while goalie Joan Garcia has recorded one clean sheet.

Madrid have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, averaging 16.1 attempts, 6.9 shots on goal and 2.9 goals. Los Merengues average 64.5% possession, 570.2 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts.

Kylian Mbappe is the leading scorer with 9 goals, followed by Jude Bellingham on 7, with Rodrygo and two others bagging 3. Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham have both had 4 assists, with Thibaut Courtois notching 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Espanyol confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Pol Lozano, Urko Gonzalez, Jofre Carreras, Alex Kral, Javier Puado, Roberto Fernandez.

Real Madrid confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois (GK), Lucas Vazquez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Antonio Ruediger, Francisco Garcia, Daniel Ceballos, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe.

Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips

Espanyol +1.5 could be a warm order considering you can get odds of -102 for the underdogs in this La Liga match. They should be able to avoid a heavy defeat and the odds look really attractive.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Espanyol vs Real Madrid league stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Espanyol in all of their last 5 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Espanyol in 12 of their last 13 games at home.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Espanyol in 8 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Madrid in 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Madrid in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Espanyol +1.5 Probability

The bookies make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Espanyol 1 - 2 Real Madrid

A 2-1 win in favor of Real Madrid is available at odds of +700. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -125

In seven straight Real Madrid away games, the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We’re expecting the teams to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners wager available at -125.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Espanyol

Total

8.60 3.40 5.20

Home

9.20 4.40 4.80

Away

9.10 3.20 5.90

Real Madrid

Total

8.80 5.40 3.40

Home

10.50 6.70 3.80

Away

8.20 4.30 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-110

Under 9.5

-125

Espanyol Corners

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-163

Real Madrid Corners

Over 5.5

-150

Under 5.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+290

X

+650

2

-333

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Espanyol vs Real Madrid Odds

With an estimated 77% chance of winning, the bookies are taking no chances with their -333 betting odds about Real Madrid triumphing in this La Liga match. For those wanting to back Espanyol, you will find +800 about this outsider.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+800

X

+475

2

-333

Half-Time Result

1

+650

X

+175

2

-138

Double Chance

1X

+240

12

-699

X2

-1408

Draw No Bet

1

+700

2

-1205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

+103

2 Hcp -1.5

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+162.5

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-105

Espanyol vs Real Madrid Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Espanyol vs Madrid team news.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the La Liga squads.

Espanyol Team Page Real Madrid Team Page