Our Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction: 2-2
Espanyol vs Barcelona in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 3, 2026. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
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 – Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol
Espanyol will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Spain La Liga victory over Athletic Bilbao, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Espanyol controlled 35% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athletic Bilbao | 65% | 12 (7) | 1.49 | 63 |
 Espanyol | 35% | 8 (5) | 0.89 | 29 |
Barcelona's Last Match – Villarreal vs Barcelona
Barcelona will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 Spain La Liga win against Villarreal on December 21. In that match, Barcelona recorded 79% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Villarreal | 21% | 8 (5) | 1.79 | 38 |
 Barcelona | 79% | 13 (5) | 2.48 | 93 |
Espanyol vs Barcelona Stats
Key Stats
| Espanyol | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 2.27 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2.7 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 9/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Espanyol are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Barcelona average 2.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Espanyol 11-8
Barcelona 27-11
What are the odds for this match?
Espanyol to win: @5.25
Draw: @4.2
Barcelona to win: @1.571
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