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Barcelona vs Espanyol predictions & stats
Top pick Barcelona 75%, Over 2.5 goals 62%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for La Liga.
Match Snapshot
Primary insights + team contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | +49 | 70 | |
| 2 | 28 | +36 | 66 | |
| 3 | 28 | +22 | 57 | |
| 4 | 28 | +18 | 55 | |
| 5 | 28 | +8 | 44 | |
| 6 | 28 | +7 | 41 | |
| 7 | 28 | +1 | 38 | |
| 8 | 28 | -7 | 37 | |
| 9 | 28 | -7 | 35 | |
| 10 | 28 | -10 | 35 | |
| 11 | 28 | -2 | 34 | |
| 12 | 28 | -12 | 34 | |
| 13 | 28 | -6 | 32 | |
| 14 | 28 | -12 | 32 | |
| 15 | 28 | -10 | 31 | |
| 16 | 28 | -12 | 28 | |
| 17 | 28 | -12 | 28 | |
| 18 | 28 | -9 | 26 | |
| 19 | 28 | -16 | 23 | |
| 20 | 28 | -26 | 21 |
Barcelona
All Fixtures (40)
Espanyol
All Fixtures (30)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
A possession-oriented side averaging 69% possession Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 4 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've lost 4 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. They don't give up easily, having won 2 games despite trailing at halftime. They've demonstrated resilience by winning 6 games after falling behind at some point Additionally, Their ability to recover is valuable: 18 points gained after falling behind Meanwhile, They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 5 points from winning positions. Their passing game is both expansive and precise (656 passes/game at 89% accuracy). They're prolific chance creators, averaging 19.8 shots with 7.3 on target per game. They move the ball forward with intent (around 33 passes per shot). They generate many corner opportunities (7.3 corners/game).
A team that prefers to sit back with 42% average possession Additionally, They've won 10 games despite having less possession, showing they're effective without the ball Meanwhile, They've dropped points in 3 games despite controlling possession, indicating issues breaking down defenses. They've salvaged 9 points from losing positions this season. However, they've blown 3 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 20 points dropped after taking the lead. Defensively, they're aggressive (13.4 fouls/game).
Barcelona Half-Time Performance
Barcelona home games half time results
Espanyol Half-Time Performance
Espanyol away games half time results