Our Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction: 1-2
Espanyol vs Barcelona in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 20:30 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 15, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Espanyol vs Barcelona stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Espanyol's Last Match – Leganes vs Espanyol
Espanyol will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 Spain La Liga loss to Leganes on May 11. In that match, Espanyol controlled 50% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leganes | 50% | 9 (5) | 1.71 | 43 |
Espanyol | 50% | 7 (6) | 1.26 | 33 |
Barcelona's Last Match – Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Barcelona will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-3 Spain La Liga success over Real Madrid on May 11. In that match, Barcelona saw 62% of the ball and created 17 goal attempts, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barcelona | 62% | 17 (9) | 3.86 | 67 |
Real Madrid | 38% | 7 (5) | 2.66 | 15 |
Espanyol vs Barcelona Stats
Key Stats
| Espanyol | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 1.95 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Espanyol are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Barcelona average 2.6 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
Espanyol 18-10
Barcelona 26-19
What are the odds for this match?
Espanyol to win: @8.5
Draw: @5.75
Barcelona to win: @1.3