LiontipsBarcelona vs Espanyol. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Barcelona is still searching for the new leader and it affected team's results in all tournaments. On November 6, Catalan team found the new head coach - team's legend, 41-year old Xavi signed a 3-year contract with a club.
After four rounds of the Champions League The Blaugrana recorded two victories, both over Dynamo Kyiv (1:0 and 1:0), which brought them six points and good chances to advance into the playoffs.
After 12 rounds of the current La Liga season The Blaugrana recorded four victories and five draws, which brought them 17 points and a 9th spot in the standings. Hosts scored only 19 goals in the current season.
After two consecutive defeats Barca had two draws - against Alaves (1:1) and Celta (3:3).
Dest, Pedri, Fati, Braithwaite, Nico and Aguero won't be able to play in the match against Espanyol.
In the previous season Vicente Moreno became the new head coach of Espanyol and he managed to bring the team back to La Liga.
After a brief absence The Budgerigars are trying to keep their spot in La Liga and so far team is quite successful.
In 13 rounds of the current season visitors are tied on points with Barcelona - four victories and five draws brought 17 points. Team's offensive line is looking weak, they have scored only 14 goals so far.
After a defeat to Getafe (1:2) Catalan team recorded a home victory over Granada (2:0).
Bare and Gil won't be able to help their team in this match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
In each of two most recent head-to-head matches both teams scored
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in each of three most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 5
This bet played in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of the visitors
Tip and bets
We are expecting an intense match here - Catalan derby is always a crucial match, so both opponents will be extremely motivated. We think that it is time for Barcelona to put up their best performance, Xavi surely wants to start his tenure as Barca's coach with a victory, but it won't be easy.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Barcelona
We think that The Budgerigars should be able to put up a fight, but they won't be able to contain their local rivals. Barca won 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches and we are expecting the same result today.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by two goals
