Our football match prediction:
Espanyol
Match Time & Date:
08/12/2018
19:45 GMT
Prediction: 0-2
Barcelona
There will be fireworks when Espanyol and Barcelona face each other at RCDE Stadium in the local derby. Espanyol head into the Catalan derby following a heavy 3-0 loss to Getafe, but los Periquitos should not be underestimated as they are enjoying a very successful season. A man to watch in the home team will be Borja Iglesias, who has netted 8 goals in La Liga so far this term. Barcelona, on the other hand, recorded a routine 2-0 win over Villarreal at home, with the team retaining top position in the standings. Barca aim to increase their advantage over Real Madrid and seeing that los Periquitos are on a three-game losing run in the Spanish top flight, we predict that the visitors are going to pick up all three points from Saturday’s football match. As always, a man to watch in the away team will be Leo Messi, who has netted nine goals in La Liga so far this term.
Espanyol - Barcelona STATISTICS
Espanyol
58%
Curent Form
Position
vs
Position
67%
Curent Form
Barcelona
Last 6 Matches
League Statistics
Average Goals Per Match
Last 6 Matches
League Statistics
Average Goals Per Match
Espanyol - Barcelona LAST MEETINGS
04/02/18
Espanyol
Barcelona
09/09/17
Barcelona
Espanyol
Total Score
Espanyol
Barcelona
Espanyol - Barcelona STATISTICS
ESP
58%
Curent Form
Position
vs
Position
67%
Curent Form
BAR
Last 6 Matches
League Statistics
Avg Goals/Match
Last 6 Matches
League Statistics
Avg Goals/Match
Espanyol - Barcelona LAST MEETINGS
04/02/18
ESP
BAR
09/09/17
BAR
ESP
Total Score
ESP
BAR
Highlighted Player (Javi Lopez):
Javi Lopez is Spanish footballer who plays for La Liga side Espanyol. Lopez plays for the Catalan outfit as a midfielder, but he is capable of playing at full back as well. After spending his youth career at Real Betis, he moved to Espanyol in 2007 and he was playing for the B squad between 2007 and 2010. Under Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino he was promoted to the first team and he has been playing for Espanyol in La Liga ever since. He made his Espanyol debut on 4 October, 2009 in a goalless draw with Villarreal. Javi Lopez was born in Osuna, Andalusia, but he lives with his family in Barcelona. The Spanish player was born on 21 January. His contract with Espanyol expires on 30 June, 2018 and it has to be noted that his market value in July, 2016 was €3 million. Following Sergio Garcia’s departure he was named Espanyol captain for the 2015/2016 La Liga campaign.
Highlighted Team (Barcelona):
Barcelona are a Spanish football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia. Barca were founded in 1899 and they are regarded as one of the greatest clubs in world football. The Catalan giants won their 24th La Liga title in 2016, with Luis Suarez winning “El Pichichi” award. Barcelona have won five European Cup trophies and a number of top-class players were part of the team in the past. The likes of Hristo Stoichkov, Romario, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona and Pep Guardiola are some of many players that played for Barca in the past, but, no doubt, Leo Messi has established himself as the club’s trademark. Barcelona welcome their rivals at Camp Nou, the stadium that was built in 1957. Barcelona’s local rivals are Espanyol, but the rivalry between Barca and Real Madrid is much bigger. The two La Liga giants face each other in “El Clasico”, which is considered one of the most exciting derbies in the world football. Barca are famous for their football youth school La Masia as well.
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