It has been a season to remember for Xavi’s Barcelona, and they have put themselves within touching distance of the La Liga title after winning 26 of their 33 matches this term. Their confirmation as champions could come on Sunday in Spain, as they travel to local rivals Espanyol.
Barcelona will be uncatchable at the top of the La Liga standings if they record a victory. However, Espanyol are still fighting for vital points as they aim to improve their La Liga ranking. You can find the latest La Liga odds, and our Espanyol vs Barcelona picks here.
Espanyol vs. Barcelona Odds
Barcelona is the commanding favorite to pick up maximum points this weekend, as they are available at -150. A home win for Espanyol is an outside chance, as that is priced up at +400.
Meanwhile, the draw is also an outside possibility according to the odds at +300. One of the most popular Espanyol vs Barcelona picks this weekend will be on over 2.5 goals, which is an odds-on chance at -125.
Espanyol vs. Barcelona Information
Espanyol vs Barcelona
Location of the Game: RCDE Stadium, Barcelona, Spain.
Date and Time: Sunday, May 14, 2023. 3:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Espanyol vs. Barcelona Betting Preview
Espanyol
Nothing would give greater pleasure to Espanyol this weekend than gate-crashing the Barcelona party. However, the hosts have their only important business to attend to, as they will be targeting maximum points to move out of the bottom three. A victory is unlikely to be enough to move them out of the relegation places this weekend, but it would move them level on points with the sides sitting 17th and 18th.
With just five matches remaining on the La Liga schedule, there will be increased pressure on Espanyol in their home matches between now and the end of the season. They come into this match after a loss last weekend, while they have won just once over their previous five outings.
Espanyol would have taken confidence from the previous clash between the sides this term, as they deservedly earned a 1-1 draw at the Nou Camp. However, they haven’t gone unbeaten across both league clashes with Barcelona in the league since 2007-08. Furthermore, they are winless in 25 derby matches against Barcelona.
Barcelona
The champagne will be on ice for the visitors this weekend, as Barcelona could seal their La Liga title with victory on the road. It has been an excellent season for the Catalonian giants, but much of their success has been built on a strong defensive record. They have allowed just eleven goals in 33 matches, and they come into this fixture after victories in their previous two.
But, it may not be as straightforward as the odds suggest this weekend, as Barcelona have failed to win their previous two matches on the road. However, they haven’t gone three without a success on their travels since Xavi’s appointment.
Barcelona’s record in this fixture is very hard to ignore, as they have won 18 of their previous 25 clashes with Espanyol. Furthermore, they haven’t lost on any of their previous 14 visits to Espanyol, with their latest defeat coming back in January 2007.
Espanyol vs. Barcelona Betting Picks
It’s hard to oppose the visitors when making Espanyol vs Barcelona picks this weekend. While Barcelona’s recent form on the road hasn’t been strong, they have dominated previous encounters against their local rivals.
We struggle to see Espanyol breaking through this resolute Barcelona defense, and a 2-0 win for the visitors may be the best betting angle.
- Pick: Barcelona to win 2-0 (+700)
- Pick: Under 2.5 Goals (+100)
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