Real Madrid vs Espanyol prediction 11.03.2023
Real Madrid
3 : 1
Espanyol
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- Competition: LaLiga
- Date: 11th March 2023
- Kickoff: 13:00 GMT / 14:00 CET
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu
Real Madrid will look to keep their hopes of retaining the LaLiga title alive when they take on Espanyol on Saturday afternoon.
After the much-praised comeback win against Liverpool at Anfield two weeks ago, things have not gone well domestically for the Los Blancos. The draw against Atletico Madrid in La Liga was followed by a 1-0 loss to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, before another draw against Beltis last weekend. As a result of this poor form, the hosts remain eight points off the top of the LaLiga table, so anything other than a win this weekend would be a disappointment.
Meanwhile, Espanyol come to this game a week after ending their run of two successive wins last weekend against Valladolid. Despite the loss, Diego Martínez's side can be encouraged by the fact that it was the seventh game in a row in which they scored at least one goal. After last weekend's defeat, the visitors are five places above the relegation zone, but things could become different if they lose this game, as only two points separate them from the red zone.
Real Madrid vs Espanyol Betting Tips: Both teams to score
When it comes to meeting these two teams in this stadium, there is only one winner, Real Madrid. In addition to that, the Los Blancos have won each of their last seven games with Espanyol.
Still, we expect the visitors to put up a real fight, as they have lost only five of their last seventeen league games. And since both teams scored in 13 of those matches, a bet on BTTS is the best option for this match.
- Best Tip: BTTS
- Real Madrid vs Espanyol prediction: 2-1
Real Madrid vs Espanyol Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Real Madrid
3 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
-
Espanyol
1 : 3
Real Madrid
La Liga
-
Real Madrid
4 : 0
Espanyol
La Liga
-
Espanyol
2 : 1
Real Madrid
La Liga
-
Espanyol
0 : 1
Real Madrid
La Liga
Real Madrid Team News
Central defender David Alaba has not featured since the 5-2 win over Liverpool at Anfield due to a hamstring injury and will not be able to play on Saturday either.
Saturday's game would also come too soon for left-back Ferland Mendy, who is recovering from a muscle injury.
Experienced midfielder Luka Modric most recently missed the goalless draw against Betis due to suspension, but the Croatian captain should be available for this match.
Last matches of Real Madrid
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FC Barcelona
2 : 1
Real Madrid
La Liga
-
Real Madrid
1 : 0
Liverpool
Champions League
-
Real Madrid
3 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
-
Real Betis
0 : 0
Real Madrid
La Liga
-
Real Madrid
0 : 1
FC Barcelona
Copa Del Rey
Real Madrid lineup
Goalkeeper
-
1
Thibaut Courtois
Defenders
-
2
Daniel Carvajal
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3
Éder Militão
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6
Nacho Fernández
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12
Eduardo Camavinga
Midfielders
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10
Luka Modrić
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18
Aurélien Tchouaméni
-
8
Toni Kroos
Forwards
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15
Federico Valverde
-
21
Rodrygo
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20
Vinícius Júnior
Espanyol Team News
Brian Oliván only appeared for nine minutes in the defeat to Valladolid before being taken off due to an injury sustained after a challenge from Gonzalo Plata.
He was replaced by Ronaël Pierre-Gabriel, who could be in the starting eleven against Real Madrid this weekend, while Nico Melamed will be hoping for a midfield call-up.
The visitors' injured list also includes Adrià Pedrosa and Keidi Bare, who are suffering from a groin and ankle injury respectively.
Last matches of Espanyol
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Girona
2 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
1 : 3
Celta Vigo
La Liga
-
Real Madrid
3 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Real Valladolid
2 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
-
Espanyol
2 : 1
Mallorca
La Liga
Espanyol lineup
Goalkeeper
-
13
Fernando Pacheco
Defenders
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2
Óscar Gil
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23
César Montes
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24
Sergi Gómez
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4
Leandro Cabrera
Midfielders
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27
Ruben Sanchez Saez
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12
Vinícius Souza
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15
José Gragera
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17
Martin Braithwaite
Forwards
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10
Sergi Darder
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9
Joselu
Real Madrid vs Espanyol - Key facts
- Real Madrid won each of the last seven meetings between these two sides.
- Both teams scored in five of the last six meetings between these two sides.
- Espanyol have claimed only two wins away from home in LaLiga this season.
Main prediction Real Madrid - Espanyol
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Bet365
2.5
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Additional predictions
AH2 (+2)
Best odds:1.62
Over 2.5
Best odds:1.73
Real Madrid & Espanyol current standing in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 27 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 53 - 9 | +44 | 71 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 26 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 51 - 21 | +30 | 56 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 42 - 19 | +23 | 51 |
| 4 | Real Sociedad | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 35 - 24 | +11 | 48 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 34 - 26 | +8 | 45 |
| 6 | Villarreal | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 32 - 24 | +8 | 41 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 27 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 36 - 28 | +8 | 37 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 31 - 30 | +1 | 36 |
| 9 | Osasuna | 27 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 22 - 27 | -5 | 35 |
| 10 | Celta de Vigo | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 32 - 35 | -3 | 34 |
| 11 | Girona | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 42 - 42 | 0 | 34 |
| 12 | Mallorca | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 22 - 27 | -5 | 33 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 - 42 | -11 | 31 |
| 14 | Getafe | 27 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 27 - 34 | -7 | 30 |
| 15 | Cádiz | 27 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 21 - 40 | -19 | 28 |
| 16 | Real Valladolid | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 20 - 38 | -18 | 28 |
| 17 | Espanyol | 27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 33 - 44 | -11 | 27 |
| 18 | Valencia | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 28 - 31 | -3 | 26 |
| 19 | Almería | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 30 - 45 | -15 | 26 |
| 20 | Elche | 27 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 19 - 55 | -36 | 13 |