FC Barcelona vs Espanyol Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Hansi Flick’s team are cruising with victories in the LaLiga.

FC Barcelona will square off against Espanyol on Matchday 12 of the LaLiga 2024/25 season in the Catalan Derby in Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The Blaugrana are at the top of the points table with 30 points in 11 games. They have won 10 games and lost one game.

On the other hand, Espanyol are 17th on the points table with 10 points in 11 games. They have won three, drawn one and lost seven games. Barcelona are coming to this game on the back of a 4-0 El Clasico win against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Preparing for Sunday's derby 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZU290qYnCj

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 1, 2024

On the other hand, Espanyol have won against San Tirso in their last game in the Copa Del Rey and have lost against Sevilla in their last game in the LaLiga. During the last 33 meetings with FC Barcelona playing at home, Barcelona have won 27 times, there have been five draws while Espanyol Barcelona have won just once. The goal difference is 82-17 in favour of FC Barcelona.

KickOff:

Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 8:45 PM IST.

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Form:

FC Barcelona (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-W

Espanyol (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-L

Players To Watch Out For:

Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)

Robert Lewandowski is the player to watch out for Barcelona in this game. The Polish striker has scored 17 goals and provided two assists in the 14 games that he has played so far this season. Last season, he scored 26 goals and provided nine assists in the 49 games that he played for Barcelona in all competitions. 

Lewandowski is often celebrated for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, ranking among the top strikers in the world. His positioning, finishing, and ability to score from various angles are hallmarks of his play.

👀s on the ball pic.twitter.com/acaQ0HBswX

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 1, 2024

Jofre Carreras ( Espanyol)

Jofre Carreras is the player to watch out for Espanyol in this game. He has scored two goals and provided three assists in the 11 games played across competitions this season. He had scored five goals and provided four assists in the 42 games played across competitions last season.

While primarily a right winger, his performance data indicates flexibility to play as a left winger and even in attacking midfield roles. This shows his adaptability across different positions on the offensive line. His stats for the 2024/25 season show not only goals but also assists. We can see his capacity to contribute directly to scoring, which is pivotal for wingers.

⚽️⚽️⚽️ @alee_veliz #CopaDelRey pic.twitter.com/hhFFKGbDTF

— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) October 31, 2024

Match Facts:

• In LaLiga, FC Barcelona have four successive home wins.
• In LaLiga, Espanyol have lost their last three away matches.
• During the last 33 meetings with FC Barcelona playing at home, FC Barcelona have won 27 times, there have been five draws while Espanyol have won once. The goal difference is 82-17 in favour of FC Barcelona.

Barcelona vs Espanyol: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Barcelona to win: 1.13 as per Stake.
• Both teams to score – Yes: 2.12 as per Winmatch.
• Total Goals over 2.5: 1.21 as per 20Bet.

Injuries and Team News:

For FC Barcelona, Andreas Christensen, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Ronald Araujo will miss the game with injuries.

For Espanyol, Edu Exposito, Fernando Calero, José Gragera, and Pol Lozano will miss the game with injuries. Naci Ünüvar is doubtful with physical discomfort.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 53

FC Barcelona won: 1

Espanyol won: 5

Draws: 17

Predicted Lineup:

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Pena; Balde, Inigo, Cubarsi, Kounde; Pedri, Casado; Raphinha, Olmo, Yamal; Lewandowski.

Espanyol Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Garcia; Olivan, Kumbulla, Gomez, Hilali; Tejero, Aguado, Kral, Carreras; Puado, Veliz.

Match Prediction:

During the last 33 meetings with FC Barcelona playing at home, FC Barcelona have won 27 times, there have been five draws while Espanyol have won once. The goal difference is 82-17 in favour of FC Barcelona. Barca have been in superb form in this season and hence are expected to win the game.

Prediction: Barcelona 5-1 Espanyol.

Telecast Details:

India: GXR World 

UK: Premier Sports and ITV

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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