Espanyol vs Real Madrid prediction 01.02.2025 | La Liga
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- Competition: La Liga
- Date: Saturday, 1st February 2025
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
- Venue: RCDE Stadium (Cornella de Llobregat)
Espanyol returned to La Liga this season, but in the next, they could be again part of the second level of football in Spain. Espanyol collected 20 points after 21 matches and are one point behind the safety. There are 17 rounds left to the end of the season, so Espanyol has more than enough time, but they need to start winning more points to avoid panic in the coming months. Espanyol's form is disappointing, as they won only one of the last eight matches. In the previous game, they played 1-1 on the road against Sevilla. The guests had 26% ball possession and six shots on the goal, but they still found a way to pick up one point.
At the start of the season, Real Madrid wasn't on the expected level. However, after impressive form in the last two months, they propelled themself to the top La Liga position. They are currently four points ahead of Atletico Madrid, while their arch-rival, Barcelona, is seven points behind. Real Madrid are in a run of five wins in a row in all competitions. In the previous game, they won 3-0 on the road in the Champions League against Brest. The difference between teams shouldn't be that big, according to what we have seen, but Real Madrid's masterful efficiency made a big difference.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid pick: Under 3.5 goals
Espanyol scored only five goals in the last eight matches. On the other hand, Real Madrid allowed only two goals in the previous four games. We shouldn't expect more than three goals on Saturday night at RCDE Stadium.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Real Madrid
4 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Real Madrid
3 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
1 : 3
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
4 : 0
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
2 : 1
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Espanyol
0 : 1
Real Madrid
La Liga
Espanyol team news
The winter transfer window is close to the end, but Espanyol didn't make that big move that will save them from relegation. They only loaned Roberto Fernandez and Urko Gonzalez de Zarate. Both players already debuted for their new club.
Pablo Ramon and Jose Catala are injured and will not play on Saturday. Also, Brian Olivan is questionable.
Last matches of Espanyol
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Sabadell
0 : 1
Espanyol
Copa Catalunya
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Sevilla
1 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
2 : 1
Real Valladolid
La Liga
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Espanyol
1 : 1
Leganes
La Liga
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Las Palmas
1 : 0
Espanyol
La Liga
Espanyol lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Orjan Nyland
Defenders
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26
Juanlu Sanchez
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22
Loic Bade
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6
Nemanja Gudelj
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2
Jose Angel Carmona
Midfielders
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20
Djibril Sow
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12
Sambi Lokonga
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17
Saul Niguez
Forwards
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11
Dodi Lukebakio
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14
Peque
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5
Ruben Vargas
Real Madrid team news
Real Madrid is still without any transfer move in January. They are playing well right now, and maybe Carlo Ancelotti's team doesn't need additions to achieve the season goals.
Most Real Madrid players are healthy for Saturday's game against Espanyol. Daniel Carvajal and Eder Militao are unavailable, while Eduardo Camavinga and Jesus Vallejo are questionable.
Last matches of Real Madrid
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Brest
0 : 3
Real Madrid
Champions League
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Real Valladolid
0 : 3
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
5 : 1
Red Bull Salzburg
Champions League
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Real Madrid
4 : 1
Las Palmas
La Liga
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Real Madrid
3 : 0
Celta Vigo
Copa Del Rey
Real Madrid lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Thibaut Courtois
Defenders
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17
Lucas Vazquez
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14
Aurelien Tchouameni
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22
Antonio Rudiger
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23
Ferland Mendy
Midfielders
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8
Federico Valverde
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5
Jude Bellingham
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10
Luka Modric
Forwards
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21
Brahim Diaz
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9
Kylian Mbappe
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11
Rodrygo
3 Reasons why we shouldn't see more than three goals in this match
- Espanyol scored five goals in the last eight matches
- There were three or fewer goals in each of the previous eight Espanyol games
- Real Madrid allowed only two goals in the last four matches
Main prediction Espanyol - Real Madrid
Under 3.5 goals
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Additional predictions
Espanyol & Real Madrid current standing in La Liga
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | FC Barcelona | 25 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 67 - 25 | +42 | 54 |
2 | Real Madrid | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 54 - 23 | +31 | 54 |
3 | Atlético Madrid | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 42 - 16 | +26 | 53 |
4 | Athletic Club | 25 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 44 - 22 | +22 | 48 |
5 | Villarreal | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 48 - 35 | +13 | 44 |
6 | Rayo Vallecano | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 27 - 26 | +1 | 35 |
7 | Real Betis | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 32 - 32 | 0 | 35 |
8 | Real Sociedad | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 23 - 23 | 0 | 34 |
9 | Mallorca | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 23 - 30 | -7 | 34 |
10 | Celta de Vigo | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 36 - 38 | -2 | 32 |
11 | Osasuna | 25 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 29 - 34 | -5 | 32 |
12 | Girona | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 32 - 37 | -5 | 31 |
13 | Sevilla | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 29 - 34 | -5 | 31 |
14 | Getafe | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 21 - 20 | +1 | 30 |
15 | Espanyol | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 24 - 36 | -12 | 27 |
16 | Leganés | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 22 - 38 | -16 | 24 |
17 | Las Palmas | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 29 - 43 | -14 | 23 |
18 | Valencia | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 25 - 41 | -16 | 23 |
19 | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 28 - 39 | -11 | 22 |
20 | Real Valladolid | 25 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 16 - 59 | -43 | 15 |