Espanyol - FC Barcelona

La Liga Season 2026 - Round 18
Planned

Match preview

Espanyol take on FC Barcelona in La Liga at RCDE Stadium on 3 January 2027.

The most recent match for Espanyol was a 1-0 win over Villarreal, preceded by a 3-4 defeat against Sestao River (Copa del Rey).

The most recent match for FC Barcelona was a 6-1 win over Alaves, preceded by a 1-2 defeat against Real Madrid.

The numbers favour FC Barcelona, with 30 points and 12 goals conceded in 11 matches, against 11 points and 14 goals conceded in 11 matches for Espanyol.

FC Barcelona have won the last 5 meetings between the sides. The record over the 20 previous meetings: no wins for Espanyol, 15 wins for FC Barcelona and 5 draws. See every meeting between Espanyol and FC Barcelona.

Our algorithm predicts FC Barcelona to win, with a probability of 69%.

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Previous confrontations (H2H)

0 Espanyol
5 Draw
15 FC Barcelona
55% Over 2.5 goals
45% Both teams scored
3.3 Goals per match
Logo Espanyol 1 | Logo FC Barcelona 11 Clean sheets
🔥 FC Barcelona won the last 5 head-to-head meetings
Biggest win: FC Barcelona 5-0 Espanyol (2017)
Most goals: Espanyol 2-4 FC Barcelona (2023)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Espanyol
0.60
Logo FC Barcelona
2.65
Goals in home matches
Logo Espanyol
0.70
Logo FC Barcelona
3.10
Goals in away matches
Logo Espanyol
0.50
Logo FC Barcelona
2.20
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

RCDE Stadium

Capacity

40423

Address

Avenida Baix Llobregat 100
Cornella de Llobregat

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Possible line-up

This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.