Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Los Periquitos to face Los Blancos at home in LaLiga.

Espanyol are all set to host Real Madrid in their next LaLiga fixture on February 2. Out of form Espanyol are in the relegation zone and Real Madrid on the other hand are the table toppers. The defending LaLiga champions Los Blancos will be looking to add another three points away from home.

Espanyol will enjoy the advantage of having home fans by their side but it may not be enough for them to stop Real. In their last Spanish league match, Espanyol were held to a draw against Sevilla. Coming against Los Blancos will build up a lot of pressure on them already.

Real Madrid will be confident coming in their away LaLiga game against Espanyol. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are on a victory run after their shameful loss over Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. They will be keen on keeping their number one spot in the league table. For that, they will have to give their all to win the upcoming match against Los Periquitos.

Kick Off:

Sunday, February 2, 01:30 AM IST

Location: RCDE Stadium, Barcelona, Spain

Form:

Espanyol: D-L-D-W-D

Real Madrid: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

The Spanish winger will play an important role in Espanyol’s attack. Javi Puado has been able to score seven goals in 19 league games. He can attack from the sides and also can lead his team by scoring some goals. This LaLiga match however will be a hard one for Javi Puado and his team.

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

The Frenchman is getting back to his form. Kylian Mbappe has scored 15 goals in 19 league matches for the Madrid giants. In the last league match for Los Blancos, Mbappe scored his first hat-trick for the 15-time Champions League winners. He will lead the attack from the front with Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo on the sides.

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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 29, 2025

Match Facts

• Real Madrid have scored in 33 of their last 34 league games against Espanyol.
• Los Blancos have secured 49 points in 21 games played in LaLiga 2024-25 edition.
• Espanyol have only lost only one of their last six league matches.

Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @1/3 Ladbrokes
• Goals over 2.5 @8/13 William Hill
• Kylian Mbappe to score @3/1 skybet

Injury and Team News

The hosts Espanyol will be ready with all of their players as they are fit and fine.

⚔️ #EspanyolRealMadrid ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/sj1R56Ikdy

— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) January 30, 2025

Real Madrid will be missing out on the services of Daniel Carvajal, Eder Militao and Eduardo Camavinga for their next LaLiga fixture.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 41

Espanyol won: 5

Real Madrid won: 33

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineup

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Garcia (GK); El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Olivan; Carreras, Kral, Lozano, Tejero; Fernandez, Puado

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Courtios (GK); Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Modric, Valverde, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vini Jr.

Match Prediction

Real Madrid will be in the hunt for three more points. Carlo Ancelotti’s men should be the better side against Espanyol in their upcoming league fixture.

Prediction: Espanyol 0-3 Real Madrid

Telecast Details

India: GXR World

UK: Premier Sports and ITV

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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