Espanyol vs Barcelona predictions, odds and betting tips
Barcelona are almost there. A thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday moved Hansi Flick’s side to within touching distance of the La Liga title. A win here would get them over the line. Espanyol will be determined to spoil their local rivals’ party, but can they actually stop the champions-elect? All eyes on the RCDE Stadium on Thursday. Espanyol vs Barcelona best bets Barcelona to win and both teams to score – 31/20 with Spreadex Over 3.5 goals – 6/5 with Betfred Lamine Yamal to score any time – 6/4 with bet365 Espanyol vs Barcelona odds Find the latest match odds for Espanyol vs Barcelona. All odds are provided by our best football betting sites. Odds are subject to change. Espanyol vs Barcelona predictions Barcelona were feeling low after their elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Inter last week. Hansi Flick’s side fell 2-0 behind in the semi-final second leg at San Siro, but a fantastic second-half display saw them go 3-2 up on the night. However, Francesco Acerbi equalised for Inter late on to force extra time, during which Davide Frattesi scored the decisive seventh goal to send his team to the final. There was no time for Barcelona to feel sorry for themselves. A few days later, Real Madrid were due to visit the Estadio Olimpic Lluis Companys. Barca had to go again almost immediately. At first, it looked like they had not been able to shake off their European disappointment. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the first 14 minutes of Sunday’s game to give Madrid a 2-0 lead. A win for the away side would have been massive, reducing the gap between Madrid and Barcelona to just one point. The Blancos would have been right back in the title race. Instead, Hansi Flick’s side came roaring back. They were 4-2 up by half-time, leaving Madrid shell-shocked. Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the 70th minute, but Barcelona held on for a 4-3 victory which moved them to within touching distance of the title. “I don’t feel like a champion yet,” Flick cautioned in his post-match press conference. “This is football. Yes, we’re in a strong position… but we still need one more win, three points. And every opponent wants to beat us.” The Blaugrana are now seven points clear at the summit of the standings with three games remaining. Because of the head-to-head record, Madrid must beat Real Mallorca on Wednesday to keep their slim hopes alive. If Carlo Ancelotti’s side were to drop points in that match, Barcelona would be crowned champions before their meeting with Espanyol. If Madrid get the job done against Mallorca, Barcelona would get over the line by winning this local derby. The second scenario would be the more satisfying for everyone associated with Barca. The players in particular would prefer to seal the deal on their own terms. Espanyol would love to delay the celebrations, but it is now a matter of when rather than if Barcelona secure a domestic double. Espanyol vs Barcelona betting tips betting tips. 18+ GambleAware.org – Please play responsibly. Espanyol vs Barcelona betting tips Barcelona can seal the La Liga title by beating their local rivals Espanyol on Thursday. Barcelona to win and both teams to score Espanyol were in real trouble a few months back. At the start of February, they were in the bottom three and among the favourites for relegation. Fast forward to today and Espanyol are on the brink of securing safety. The job is not done yet, but a five-point buffer above the drop zone means Manolo Gonzalez’s men are now sitting much more comfortably. Free Bet Offers See all the best free bets and betting offers available over at our dedicated page See all free bets 18+ gambleaware.org. T&Cs apply One more victory would be enough for Espanyol to guarantee survival, although they may well stay up without winning another game. That gives them a degree of freedom for a match against Barcelona which everyone expects them to lose. Espanyol have scored in each of their last 14 league games, while Barcelona have shipped 21 goals in their last eight outings across all competitions. A clean sheet will probably be beyond Flick’s team on Thursday, but they should come out on top. Back Barcelona to win and both teams to score at 31/20 with Spreadex Over 3.5 goals For better or worse, Barcelona are Europe’s entertainers. A more pragmatic approach against Inter last week might have been enough for Flick’s side to advance to the Champions League final. On the other hand, perhaps Barca would not have reached the last four or been on the verge of winning La Liga had they tempered their front-footed instincts. There has been an average of 3.74 goals in Barcelona’s La Liga games this term. That is the highest figure in the division by some distance. Bear in mind, too, that this wager would have paid o
Barcelona are almost there. A thrilling 4-3 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday moved Hansi Flick’s side to within touching distance of the La Liga title. A win here would get them over the line.
Espanyol will be determined to spoil their local rivals’ party, but can they actually stop the champions-elect? All eyes on the RCDE Stadium on Thursday.
Espanyol vs Barcelona best bets
- Barcelona to win and both teams to score – 31/20 with Spreadex
- Over 3.5 goals – 6/5 with Betfred
- Lamine Yamal to score any time – 6/4 with bet365
Espanyol vs Barcelona odds
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Espanyol vs Barcelona predictions
Barcelona were feeling low after their elimination from the Champions League at the hands of Inter last week.
Hansi Flick’s side fell 2-0 behind in the semi-final second leg at San Siro, but a fantastic second-half display saw them go 3-2 up on the night.
However, Francesco Acerbi equalised for Inter late on to force extra time, during which Davide Frattesi scored the decisive seventh goal to send his team to the final.
There was no time for Barcelona to feel sorry for themselves. A few days later, Real Madrid were due to visit the Estadio Olimpic Lluis Companys. Barca had to go again almost immediately.
At first, it looked like they had not been able to shake off their European disappointment. Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the first 14 minutes of Sunday’s game to give Madrid a 2-0 lead.
A win for the away side would have been massive, reducing the gap between Madrid and Barcelona to just one point. The Blancos would have been right back in the title race.
Instead, Hansi Flick’s side came roaring back. They were 4-2 up by half-time, leaving Madrid shell-shocked.
Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the 70th minute, but Barcelona held on for a 4-3 victory which moved them to within touching distance of the title.
“I don’t feel like a champion yet,” Flick cautioned in his post-match press conference. “This is football. Yes, we’re in a strong position… but we still need one more win, three points. And every opponent wants to beat us.”
The Blaugrana are now seven points clear at the summit of the standings with three games remaining. Because of the head-to-head record, Madrid must beat Real Mallorca on Wednesday to keep their slim hopes alive.
If Carlo Ancelotti’s side were to drop points in that match, Barcelona would be crowned champions before their meeting with Espanyol. If Madrid get the job done against Mallorca, Barcelona would get over the line by winning this local derby.
The second scenario would be the more satisfying for everyone associated with Barca. The players in particular would prefer to seal the deal on their own terms.
Espanyol would love to delay the celebrations, but it is now a matter of when rather than if Barcelona secure a domestic double.
Espanyol vs Barcelona betting tips
Barcelona can seal the La Liga title by beating their local rivals Espanyol on Thursday.
Barcelona to win and both teams to score
Espanyol were in real trouble a few months back. At the start of February, they were in the bottom three and among the favourites for relegation.
Fast forward to today and Espanyol are on the brink of securing safety. The job is not done yet, but a five-point buffer above the drop zone means Manolo Gonzalez’s men are now sitting much more comfortably.
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One more victory would be enough for Espanyol to guarantee survival, although they may well stay up without winning another game. That gives them a degree of freedom for a match against Barcelona which everyone expects them to lose.
Espanyol have scored in each of their last 14 league games, while Barcelona have shipped 21 goals in their last eight outings across all competitions.
A clean sheet will probably be beyond Flick’s team on Thursday, but they should come out on top.
Back Barcelona to win and both teams to score at 31/20 with Spreadex
Over 3.5 goals
For better or worse, Barcelona are Europe’s entertainers.
A more pragmatic approach against Inter last week might have been enough for Flick’s side to advance to the Champions League final.
On the other hand, perhaps Barca would not have reached the last four or been on the verge of winning La Liga had they tempered their front-footed instincts.
There has been an average of 3.74 goals in Barcelona’s La Liga games this term. That is the highest figure in the division by some distance.
Bear in mind, too, that this wager would have paid out in six of their last eight matches.
Tip over 3.5 goals at 6/5 with Betfred
Lamine Yamal to score any time
What a season Lamine Yamal is having.
By any standards, the Barcelona forward has produced some magnificent football in 2024/25. But his exploits are particularly impressive given he is still a teenager.
Yamal scored a fine goal against Real Madrid last time out, having dazzled in both legs against Inter.
The Spain international has the bit between his teeth right now and he will cause Espanyol numerous problems.
Do not be surprised to see Yamal’s name on the scoresheet once more.
Choose Lamine Yamal to score any time at 6/4 with bet365
