Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Predictions
We like the look of Espanyol with a +1.25 goal start against Real Madrid. It means the Asian Handicap stake is split between +1 and +1.5, with attractive odds of -110 that the home team are able to flourish.
Read our complete Espanyol vs Real Madrid betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Preview
Espanyol meet Real Madrid at RCDE Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Saturday 22 August.
Espanyol secured 11th place in La Liga last season after collecting 46 points from 38 matches. They finished on a high with a 3-0 home victory over Levante at RCDE Stadium. Los Periquitos boasted 54% possession and registered six shots on target, with Roberto Fernandez scoring twice and Tyrhys Dolan also finding the net.
Real Madrid endured a trophyless 2025/26 season, finishing second in La Liga with 86 points from 38 matches, eight points behind champions Barcelona. They signed off with a 4-2 home victory over Athletic Club at Santiago Bernabéu. Los Merengues dominated possession with 74% and had eight shots on target, with Gonzalo Garcia, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Brahim Diaz all finding the net.
8 Wins for Madrid in Last 10 H2H Matches
Madrid have claimed victories in the last two clashes against Espanyol. A 2-0 away win at RCDE Stadium came after a 2-0 home victory at Santiago Bernabéu. The past 10 H2H meetings have seen Madrid land eight wins and Espanyol register two victories.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Espanyol |
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 15 |  Real Madrid |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
Espanyol have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 12.1 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal. The Barcelona side have averaged 41.8% possession, 328.9 passes and 4.1 corners per game, conceding 1.1 goals and 5.5 corners from 14.6 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
Top scorer is Roberto Fernandez on 3 goals, while Tyrhys Dolan and Kike Garcia have both racked up 2. Javi Hernandez, Rafel Bauza and Pere Milla have the most assists with 1, while goalie Marko Dmitrovic has recorded 4 clean sheets.
Madrid have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.7 goals from 15.6 attempts and 6.4 shots on goal. Los Merengues average 59.5% possession, 581.0 passes, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against them, while conceding 1.1 goals from 12.3 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.
Vinicius Junior has scored 7 goals, followed by Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Gonzalo Garcia and Federico Valverde on 2. Thiago Pitarch, Brahim Diaz and Trent Alexander-Arnold have all made 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Andriy Lunin has one clean sheet.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Espanyol predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Marko Dmitrovic (GK), Omar El Hilali, Clemens Riedel, Unai Nunez, Quilindschy Hartman, Urko Gonzalez de Zarate, Edu Exposito, Javi Hernandez, Alex Calatrava, Tyrhys Dolan, Roberto Fernandez.
Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois (GK), Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Ruediger, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella, Federico Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Yan Diomande, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe.
Main Match Prediction
We’ve found a great betting angle to back Espanyol when they line up in this La Liga clash. You can secure odds of -110 for the underdogs enjoying a +1.25 goal handicap and they can keep things close.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the La Liga team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +700. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Player Prop Picks
Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol) has bagged one or more shots on goal in his past two La Liga games. Our opinion is that there’s value for him to cover the Shots on Target line, with betting odds of +235 currently on offer.
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) has racked up two goals in his past five La Liga matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +300 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been an average of 5.10 corners for Espanyol in their past 10 home games, with Real Madrid conceding over 3.5 corners in the previous five away matches. We think that there’s a strong case for this outcome and we’ll back Espanyol to cover the Team Corners line which is available at odds of -141.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi which has the following: Espanyol with an Asian Handicap of +1.25, no more than two goals to be scored combined with Tyrhys Dolan (Espanyol) to have one or more shots on target.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. You’re able to forecast various outcomes, with the odds increasing each time before going ahead and placing this wager.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid 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 a roughly 71% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -244 betting odds for Real Madrid winning this La Liga clash. At +650, Espanyol are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +150. Alternatively, Madrid can be backed at -112 and Espanyol are on offer at +510.
If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.
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Kylian Mbappé is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +250. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.
Stats: La Liga matches only
Espanyol are unbeaten in the last three games at RCDE Stadium. Los Periquitos have managed four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Madrid have racked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Madrid were 2-0 victors against Espanyol last time out at RCDE Stadium. In the past 6 H2H meetings at RCDE Stadium, Madrid have won four and Espanyol have triumphed in the remainder.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espanyol Home Stats |
2-4-4 | 2.30 | 1.10 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
| Real Madrid Away Stats |
6-1-3 | 2.30 | 1.40 | 0.90 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- La Liga: 03/05 2026 Espanyol 0 Real Madrid 2
- La Liga: 20/09 2025 Real Madrid 2 Espanyol 0
- La Liga: 01/02 2025 Espanyol 1 Real Madrid 0
- La Liga: 21/09 2024 Real Madrid 4 Espanyol 1
- La Liga: 11/03 2023 Real Madrid 3 Espanyol 1
- La Liga: 28/08 2022 Espanyol 1 Real Madrid 3
- La Liga: 30/04 2022 Real Madrid 4 Espanyol 0
- La Liga: 03/10 2021 Espanyol 2 Real Madrid 1
- La Liga: 28/06 2020 Espanyol 0 Real Madrid 1
- La Liga: 07/12 2019 Real Madrid 2 Espanyol 0
Espanyol League Stats
Real Madrid League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 59.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 57.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
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Espanyol vs Real Madrid Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the Espanyol vs Madrid team news before you bet. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for La Liga along with up-to-date injury news.
Espanyol Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Espanyol Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Espanyol Lineups
Previous Real Madrid Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Espanyol Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Manolo Gonzalez
Real Madrid Player Stats & Squad
La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alavés | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 2 | Espanyol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Sevilla | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Racing Club | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 6 | Villarreal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 7 | Deportivo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 8 | Elche | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 9 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Celta Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Real Betis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Valencia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Málaga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | 0 |
| 19 | Getafe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alavés | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 | Espanyol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Sevilla | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 5 | Racing Club | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 6 | Deportivo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 7 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 8 | Villarreal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Elche | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Celta Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Real Betis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Real Sociedad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Valencia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Málaga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Getafe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 20 | Levante | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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