Real Madrid vs Espanyol prediction 20.09.2025 | La Liga
Real Madrid
Kick off:
Date:
Espanyol
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1.24
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7.37
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13.40
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- Competition: La Liga
- Date: 20th September 2025
- Kick-off: 15:15 UK / 16:15 CEST
- Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Xabi Alonso and his men will be looking to maintain their 100% record in the 2025/26 La Liga campaign when they play host to Espanyol on Saturday afternoon. This encounter is the fifth of the season for the two teams and the first head-to-head meeting since February when Espanyol pulled off a surprise 1:0 win. Los Blancos are favourites to win according to the bookies, but what are the best odds for this fixture? Read our Real Madrid vs. Espanyol preview to find out our predictions and the latest team news!
Real Madrid vs Espanyol Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Espanyol
1 : 0
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
4 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Real Madrid
3 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
1 : 3
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
4 : 0
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
2 : 1
Real Madrid
La Liga
The two sides have faced each other ten times since 2018, all of which were in the Spanish top flight. Real Madrid dominated this period, winning eight games and keeping four clean sheets, while Espanyol won the other two fixtures. The average number of goals scored per game during this period was three.
Real Madrid team overview
Real Madrid were hit by a reality check in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals against PSG in the US, where they conceded four goals without scoring — but they have responded well since then. Kylian Mbappé and Co have a perfect record in the Spanish top flight this season, winning all four of their games so far.
Xabi Alonso’s team's last outing saw them welcome French side Marseille in the group stage of the Champions League, and they certainly didn’t disappoint their fans, winning 2–1 despite losing Carvajal to a red card in the second half.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was substituted early in the first half due to a hamstring injury and will be unavailable until the first week of October. Real Madrid's other injury concerns are Antonio Rüdiger and Ferland Mendy, while Dean Huijsen is suspended.
Last matches of Real Madrid
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Real Madrid
2 : 1
Marseille
Champions League
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Real Sociedad
1 : 2
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
2 : 1
Mallorca
La Liga
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Real Oviedo
0 : 3
Real Madrid
La Liga
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Real Madrid
1 : 0
Osasuna
La Liga
Real Madrid lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Thibaut Courtois
Defenders
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18
Álvaro Carreras
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4
David Alaba
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3
Éder Militão
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2
Dani Carvajal
Midfielders
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19
Dani Ceballos
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15
Arda Güler
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14
Aurélien Tchouaméni
Forwards
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7
Vinícius Júnior
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10
Kylian Mbappé
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21
Brahim Díaz
Espanyol team overview
Espanyol are currently two points behind league leaders Real Madrid, a result that comes as a surprise given that they finished the 2024-25 campaign just two points above the relegation zone.
The Blanquiazules came from a goal down to beat Atlético Madrid on matchday one, and played out an entertaining 2–2 draw with Real Sociedad in their second game.
Manolo González’s team then secured back-to-back victories, including a 3-2 win over Mallorca despite playing with ten men for over 45 minutes.
Pere Milla is suspended following his red card in the previous match, while Javi Hernández has been ruled out since July with a metatarsal fracture.
Last matches of Espanyol
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Espanyol
3 : 2
Mallorca
La Liga
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Espanyol
1 : 0
Osasuna
La Liga
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Real Sociedad
2 : 2
Espanyol
La Liga
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Newcastle United
2 : 2
Espanyol
Club Friendlies 3
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VfL Wolfsburg
0 : 1
Espanyol
Club Friendlies 3
Espanyol lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Marko Dmitrović
Defenders
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23
Omar El Hilali
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5
Fernando Calero
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6
Leandro Cabrera
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22
Carlos Romero
Midfielders
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24
Tyrhys Dolan
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4
Urko González de Zárate
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10
Pol Lozano
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7
Javi Puado
Forwards
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19
Kike García
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9
Roberto Fernández
Prediction
The average number of goals scored per game over the last ten meetings between the two sides was three, and this is also the average number from Espanyol’s games so far this season. The visitors have averaged two goals per game and will face a Real Madrid side that has scored twice in each of their last four games across all competitions. Given Espanyol's recent performances, I expect a close game that could end in a 2–1 victory for the hosts.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- All the last four games of Real Madrid ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Three of Espanyol’s four league games this season ended with 3+ goals.
- Each of the last three meetings between Read Madrid and Espanyol at this ground ended with 4+ goals.
Main prediction Real Madrid - Espanyol
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.38
Real Madrid vs Espanyol standings in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 - 2 | +6 | 12 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 - 3 | +10 | 10 |
| 3 | Espanyol | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Getafe | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 9 |
| 5 | Athletic Club | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 9 |
| 6 | Villarreal | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 3 | +5 | 7 |
| 7 | Deportivo Alavés | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 7 |
| 8 | Elche | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 | Osasuna | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 10 | Real Betis | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 - 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Atlético Madrid | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 - 4 | +1 | 5 |
| 12 | Sevilla | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 - 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 4 |
| 14 | Valencia | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 | Celta de Vigo | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 4 |
| 16 | Real Oviedo | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 7 | -6 | 3 |
| 17 | Real Sociedad | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 2 |
| 18 | Levante | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 - 9 | -4 | 1 |
| 19 | Mallorca | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 - 9 | -5 | 1 |
| 20 | Girona | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 - 11 | -9 | 1 |