Real Madrid travel to the RCDE Stadium this weekend. Our Espanyol vs Real Madrid prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether Los Blancos can continue their impressive form with another win.
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Espanyol vs Real Madrid prediction: Mbappe to strike in comfortable away win
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- Our Espanyol vs Real Madrid betting tips take into account that Los Blancos have won 10 of their last 11 in all competitions.
- It’s just one point from five games for Espanyol this season against top-five opposition.
- They’ve only won one of their last seven in La Liga, despite a favourable run of fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Espanyol 0-3 Real Madrid
Real Madrid have only dropped two points all season against sides outside the top seven, heading into matchday 22.
Whatever their flaws, Carlo Ancelotti’s side are consistently having too much quality against the weaker teams in La Liga. With Espanyol a very limited side in many aspects of their play, it’s hard to look past a relatively easy away win here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Los Blancos expected to prevail
- HOME: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
- DRAW: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.0%
- AWAY: 1/3 (1.33) – 75.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Espanyol vs Real Madrid odds with an implied probability of 75.0% that they win this match.
They head into the game after a 3-0 win at Brest in the Champions League, with Rodrygo bagging a brace.
As for Espanyol, they were last in action at Sevilla in La Liga, drawing 1-1 thanks to a goal from Marash Kumbulla.
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Most recent H2Hs: Four straight wins for Madrid
Our Espanyol vs Real Madrid prediction suggests the visitors can record a fifth straight victory against this opposition, with all of their last four wins coming by at least a two-goal margin.
The Catalans can at least take some belief from having won two of their last five home games against Real Madrid.
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Espanyol preview: Fernandez to continue up top?
New signing Roberto Fernandez may continue to lead the line for the hosts. Espanyol are missing Brian Olivan and Jose Gragera to injuries, while Pablo Ramon is rated doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Romero, Cabrera, Kumbulla, El Hilali, Kral, Tejero, Lozano, Puado, R. Fernandez & J. Carreras
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L Villarreal 1 Espanyol 0 Spain La Liga 22/04/25
D Valencia 1 Espanyol 1 Spain La Liga 18/04/25
W Getafe 0 Espanyol 1
Real Madrid preview: Camavinga rated doubtful
The visitors are still missing long-term absentees Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal. Eduardo Camavinga is rated doubtful.
Predicted Lineup: Courtois (GK), F. Garcia, Rudiger, Alaba, L. Vazquez, Ceballos, Valverde, Bellingham, Vinicius, Mbappe & Rodrygo
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Player to watch – Kylian Mbappe
The only surprise in midweek for Real Madrid was that Kylian Mbappe was not one of their scorers. The Frenchman had been in great form, scoring eight in his previous five matches.
Mbappe starting to fire
The former PSG striker is now on 15 for the season in La Liga, only two behind Pichichi leader Robert Lewandowski. His average of 4.5 shots per game is more than any other player in the division.