Barcelona vs Espanyol Predictions & Betting Tips, Match Preview
Two of Spain's most recognisable teams go head to head in a match that can decide where the trophy goes at the end of the 2020 season in the Catalan derby.
Espanyol will be travelling the short distance to play bitter rivals Barcelona, who are still unbeaten at home this season. This derby match promises to be a feisty affair as it always is considering their history.
Espanyol will relish the chance to put an end to Barcelona's title hope this season by causing them further setbacks this season. Since football restarted due to the coronavirus pandemic, Barcelona has drawn thrice against the likes of Sevilla, Celta Vigo and Atletico Madrid. This has made them lose ground to Real Madrid who is now in first with 74 points, four ahead of Barcelona. Lionel Messi and co. will hope to win and shorten the point gap to a point to pile pressure on Real Madrid who are in action two days later against Deportivo Alaves at home.
Barcelona vs Espanyol Betting Odds
The home team is the favourite to win this, after recording a very impressive 1-4 win against Villareal while Espanyol is almost certain to be relegated this season. They'll surely love to cause Barcelona harm before dropping to the Segunda division of Spanish football. Konfambet has Barcelona priced at 1.17 to win and Espanyol at 18.50 while the draw is available at 7.65.
Barcelona vs Espanyol Team News
Barcelona are still missing the service of Ousmane Dembele to a long term injury while Frenkie De Jong, Samuel Umtiti and Junior Firpo are all also out due to injuries.
Espanyol has no injury worries for this encounter.
Form and Predictions
Barcelona has won two of their last five matches and drawn the other three. Espanyol meanwhile has lost each of their last five fixtures in La Liga and 20th on the league table. On the head-to-head front, Barcelona has not lost in each of its last six fixtures against Espanyol. A straight forward win for the home team looks the sure bet for this match.
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