Espanyol take on Real Madrid in a fixture where the stakes are very different, but the pressure is equally intense. As Espanyol suit Real Madrid, we predict a 2-1 away win. Los Periquitos are still searching for their first league win of 2026 after a goalless draw with Levante, with their form across the last 10 matches producing just 0.50 points per game. Defensively they’ve been vulnerable, conceding 1.80 goals per match, while also struggling for attacking output at just 1.00 goal scored per game. The suspension of Pol Lozano further weakens their midfield.
Real Madrid travel to Catalonia still chasing the title after a 1–1 draw with Real Betis, and while their form has been slightly inconsistent, they remain far stronger overall with 1.70 points per game. Los Blancos have been prolific in attack, averaging 2.10 goals per game, and their matches are often high-scoring, with 90% BTTS in their last 10 games. However, they’ve struggled away at times, conceding 2.00 goals per game on the road.
Head-to-head history is heavily one-sided, with Madrid winning 82% of meetings. Given their dominant H2H record and attacking quality, Away Win should be considered, alongside Real Madrid Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Madrid matches consistently high scoring).
This Primera Division match will be played on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Espanyol vs Real Madrid prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Espanyol 1 - 2 Real Madrid
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -163 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Gonzalo Garcia @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Gonzalo Garcia @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Jose Salinas @ 150 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Real Madrid -0.5 @ -138 Odds
- European Handicap: Espanyol +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Real Madrid to Win @ -300 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Real Madrid to Win/Real Madrid to Win @ 175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Real Madrid - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferEspanyol Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dlddlldlld | 0.50 |
| Home | ddld | 0.75 |
| Away | ldldll | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.25 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.25 | 2.17 |
| BTTS | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.30 | 1.70 | 1.04 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.76 | 1.11 | 2.19 |
Real Madrid Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwlldlwd | 1.70 |
| Home | wwwldw | 2.17 |
| Away | wlld | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 3.50 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 2.33 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.17 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 90% | 83% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.91 | 2.12 | 1.60 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.68 | 1.53 | 1.90 |
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Espanyol (9%)
33 Matches
Real Madrid (82%)
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Past Results
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