Real Madrid will host Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on the Matchday 33 of the 2021-22 La Liga season. Check out the match preview, prediction, and odds.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Home win – 1.48
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – Real Madrid win and Total Goals under 2.5 – 2.27
Real Madrid have the opportunity to win their 35th La Liga title at home, in front of their fans.
Real Madrid are the hardest home team to score against and Espanyol are the third worst away team, with only one win in 16 fixtures. We see Los Blancos as clear favorites for this game.
Coming into this game, Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 3:1 in their last league fixture to edge closer to another La Liga title.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side are 15 points clear at the top of the standings in the Spanish Primera top flight, meaning that Los Blancos will crown La Liga champions if they win or draw against Espanyol in the upcoming clash.
Real Madrid have only won one La Liga crown since 2017, and two in the previous 10 years, but now they are just one step away from the title.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid)
On the other hand, Espanyol’s season is getting a bit long, they are far from the relegation zone, but they are also far from the European spots, so it could be said that their season is done.
Meanwhile, the Catalan side have the worst away record in Spanish Primera. They have one win in their 16 away league fixtures.
Match Facts
- Real Madrid are on a four-match winning streak
- Los Blancos have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 fixtures
- Espanyol have failed to win their last 6 away matches
- The visitors have lost their last 2 games
Head to Head
- LAL: Espanyol 2:1 Real Madrid (03/10/21)
- LAL: Espanyol 0:1 Real Madrid (28/06/20)
- LAL: Real Madrid 2:0 Espanyol (07/12/19)
Safe Bets
If you are looking for safe bets, so you can try the host’s goal handicap (-0.5). This bet has odds of 1.47 at Vbet.
Real Madrid vs Espanyol Team News
David Alaba suffered a set back on his pre-existent groin injury against Manchester City (4:3) in the first leg of the UCL semifinals. Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic and Mariano Diaz will all miss out.
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— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol)
Meanwhile, Espanyol defender Oscar Gil is doubtful for the upcoming match.
Predicted lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Nacho, Mendy; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Vinicius Junior, Benzema, Asensio
Espanyol: Lopez; Vidal, Calero, Cabrera, Pedrosa, Herrera, Bare, Darder, Puado, de Tomas, Vilhena
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these clubs ended in a 2:1 win for Espanyol in October 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu
Where to Watch?
La Liga TV, Movistar +
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Real Madrid vs Espanyol
Single: WonLa Liga15:15/30 aprReal Madrid vs EspanyolBet: Home winto:50% players believe that this bet will win!Single: LostLa Liga15:15/30 aprReal Madrid vs EspanyolBet: Real Madrid win and Total Goals under 2.5to:50% players believe that this bet will win!