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Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 1, 2025

Espanyol welcome league leaders Real Madrid to the RCDE Stadium on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time in a La Liga encounter that holds massive significance at both ends of the table. The reigning champions seek to maintain their four-point lead, while Espanyol fight to escape the relegation zone.

Interesting Fact:

Real Madrid have won their last four La Liga matches against Espanyol, scoring 13 goals in the process.

Team Analysis

Espanyol

Espanyol, currently 18th in La Liga with 20 points, are just one point away from safety. Despite their struggles, they are unbeaten at home since October, offering hope for a competitive match.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: D-W-D-L-D
  • Last match: 1-1 draw vs Sevilla

Key Players:

  • Javi Puado: The forward has been a key attacking outlet with crucial goals this season.
  • Roberto Fernandez: The new loan signing from Braga adds quality to Espanyol’s attack.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Salvi Sanchez (out, injury)
  • Jose Gragera (out, injury)
  • Brian Olivan (doubtful, injury)

Real Madrid

Real Madrid lead La Liga with 49 points, four ahead of Atletico Madrid. They enter this match on a five-game winning run in all competitions, having scored 20 goals in that period.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-W-W-W-W
  • Last match: 3-0 win vs Real Valladolid

Key Players:

  • Vinicius Junior: Returns from suspension and is expected to make an immediate impact.
  • Jude Bellingham: Continues to be one of Madrid’s best players this season with goals and assists.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Eder Militao (out, injury)
  • Dani Carvajal (out, injury)
  • David Alaba (out, injury)
  • Eduardo Camavinga (doubtful, injury)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Real Madrid have dominated recent meetings, winning their last four La Liga matches against Espanyol.

Recent Meetings:

  • Sep 2024: Real Madrid 4-1 Espanyol
  • Mar 2023: Real Madrid 3-1 Espanyol
  • Oct 2022: Espanyol 1-3 Real Madrid
  • Oct 2021: Espanyol 2-1 Real Madrid

Key Stats:

  • Espanyol have lost just one of their last six home matches.
  • Real Madrid have the second-best away record in La Liga, collecting 22 points from 11 matches.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Espanyol 0-3 Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s superior attacking options and recent form should see them cruise to victory despite Espanyol’s improved home performances.

Betting Tips

  1. Both Teams to Score: No
  2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
  3. Anytime Goalscorer: Vinicius Junior

Possible Lineups

Espanyol (4-4-2):
J Garcia; El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero; Carreras, Kral, Lozano, Tejero; Puado, Fernandez

Real Madrid (4-3-3):
Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius

Hot Stat

Real Madrid have scored three or more goals in each of their last four meetings with Espanyol.

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