Espanyol vs Real Madrid. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga

In the previous season Espanyol managed to retain the spot in La Liga - only a miracle saved the team from relegation. In 38 rounds of La Liga team recorded 10 victories and 12 draws, delivering 42 points and a 14th spot in the standings. Hosts put up a weak offensive performance, scoring only 40 goals. 

The Budgerigars failed to succeed in Copa del Rey, team got eliminated by Mallorca in the second round. In the new season Diego Martinez became team's new head coach - 41-year old specialist started his reign at Espanyol with an away draw against Celta (2:2). 

Gomez, Pedrosa, Lozano and de Tomas will miss the upcoming game. 

In the previous season Real Madrid achieved success in all tournaments - team put up a brilliant performance in the Champions League, getting past all the stages club defeated Liverpool in the final and claimed the 14th Champions League trophy in club's history. 

Galacticos also put up an outstanding performance in La Liga. Team recorded 26 victories and eight draws in 38 matches of the season, delivering 86 points and a championship title. Team's offensive line performed well, scoring 80 goals. During the summer capital club signed Aurelien Tchouameni, he was bought from Monaco for 80 million euros. 

Team got off to a successful start of a new season - Real won the UEFA Super Cup, beating Eintracht Frankfurt (2:0), and earned six points out of first two La Liga matches. Visitors managed to beat Almeria (2:1) and Celta (4:1), rising to the top spot in the standings. Odriozola, Rodrygo and Fernandez will miss the upcoming match.