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Barcelona vs Espanyol: Prediction and Betting Odds 4.75
Barcelona will play the 12th round match at their home stadium, Olimpico. Do the Blue Garnets have a chance in the November 3 clash against Espanyol? Our experts have assessed the teams' chances and prepared the best bets for the game. In addition, our star expert Alexander Mostovoy shared his opinion on the upcoming duel
Command Analysis
Barcelona
SpainCurrent form
Barcelona warmed up for the first Catalan derby of the season in the best possible way, beating Bayern Munich 4-1 and Real Madrid 4-0 in the space of less than a week. Hansi Flick’s men have now won five games in a row, each by at least three goals. They also have a six-point lead at the top of the La Liga table after 11 games, giving them a significant advantage at this early stage of the title race.
This could be ominous for their next opponents Espanyol, as Barca are unbeaten in their last 26 head-to-head league matches, the best run of any team in the regional derbies in this competition. The hosts have also won 12 of their last 13 home league matches, which only increases expectations that they will extend their dominance in this derby. https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en target=_blank rel=noopener>Barcelona’s aura is enhanced by their recent record at their temporary home, the Estadio Olimpico, where they have won their last ten league matches.
Disqualifications and injuries
Araujo (muscle injury), Bernal (knee injury), Christensen (injury), Torres (muscle injury), ter Stegen (knee injury) and Garcia (muscle injury) will not be able to play today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Robert Lewandowski scored a first-half brace in Barcelona 4-2 win the last time the sides met, and six of his last seven goals at this stadium have also come before the break.
- Barcelona have scored in both halves in nine of their last ten league games
It is noteworthy that the Catalans always won in all these matches. There are no secrets here – the attack of the “blue garnets” is a problem for any opponent, and in any rotation of the lineup.
- Barcelona have scored first in their last nine home league games
In all these duels the Catalans always won.
Approximate lineup : Pena - Martin, Dminges, Balde, Kunde - Casado, Pedri, Gundogan, Victor - Levandovsky, Yamal.
Espanyol
SpainCurrent form
Espanyol find themselves at the wrong end of the table, starting this round just one point above the bottom three. This is largely due to a run of five defeats in their last six league games, which has negated the positives of successive wins over Rayo Vallecano and Alaves immediately before this run. All three of their wins and all but one of their points this league season have come at home, further highlighting their underdog status. Even more worrying is the fact that the Blues have yet to actually win away from home in this league campaign, including three straight defeats this year.
Disqualifications and injuries
Out of action are Exposito (knee injury), Lozano (muscle injury), Calero (Achilles injury) and Gragera (ankle injury).
Interesting trends for betting
- Ten of Espanyol last 13 league games away to Barcelona have ended in defeat
It is noteworthy that in this sequence the “parrots” never managed to distinguish themselves.
- Former Barcelona youth product Sergi Gomez could stop Lewandowski but will be wary of controlling his aggression after picking up a personal best of five red cards in 17 head-to-head matches
However, the defender main concern may be the defensive play, since the team has losses in this line, and the opponent is unlikely to leave much time for creative play.
- The hosts have earned ten points in their last ten matches.
This result is the best in two of the last three Primera seasons, while when the team scored fewer points during this period, it was inevitably relegated to Segunda
Estimated line-up : Garcia – Terejo, El Hilili, Gomez, Carbero, Romero – Milla, Graguera, Lozano – Cardona, Roca.
Trends
Bet Exact score 3:1
The visitors have finished two of their last ten matches with this score.
9.55Bet Goals in both halves - no
In 2 of the last 4 matches of the guests this type of bet took place
2.15Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
This betting option has taken place in 3 of Barcelona last 5 matches
1.99Bet Number 1 in the score
In two of the last five matches the visitors have had the number one in the score
1.89Tip and bets
Barcelona derbies rarely pleased with an abundance of goals scored, which we do not expect today - both clubs are set to win, while the nominal guests have enough classy players who are able to create and realize a moment. In addition, we believe that it is in this game that both teams will have scoring options. Today we expect attacking football - players who are able not only to create, but also easily realize a moment will take the field. We count on good implementation.
Our prediction is a total of more than four goals and we bet on it with a coefficient of 1.99
Bet on the outcome
Most likely, the hosts will take full control of the game from the first minutes, while Flick is able to set his charges up for any opponent. The support of the stands and a huge desire to make another gift to the fans will give impetus to the players, who, due to their class and experience, will try to take three points with a comfortable score for themselves and hold the first position in the Primera.
Prediction: Barcelona win by two goals at 4.75
Bet on a penalty
Most likely, the main events will take place away from the goal, which will ultimately bring maximum tension to the center. In addition, the class of the defensive players will allow them to play in their penalty area without fatal errors.
Forecast - penalty (no). This option can be found for 1.28
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