Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga
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by Daniel Ngulu | in LaLiga Predictions
Among the matches with the most focus on matchday two of La Liga will be Real Madrid’s away trip to Espanyol. This fixture will be Jose Mourinho’s first in his second stint at Real, while Espanyol had a winning start. Real Madrid had the most clean sheets in away league games last season, and this prediction backs a similar start.
Espanyol were involved in the relegation scrap last season and will hope for a better campaign. Though they finished 11th, their tally of 46 points was only four above the drop zone.
They responded to that dismal ending with a flying start to 2026/27. Los Periquitos had their biggest La Liga win in over a year as they thrashed Levante 3-0 last week.
At Real Madrid, there are changes, including a new manager, as Mourinho marks a return. He has had a full preseason period with the team, backed by key signings too.
The Portuguese will, however, still have a few players short of match fitness due to participation at the 2026 World Cup. There’s a charm the manager carries, though, having won his six consecutive opening matches at a new club.
This will be backed by the fact Real Madrid have beaten Espanyol six times in their last seven meetings. Los Blancos have also not lost a league opener since 2008/09.
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Espanyol v Real Madrid Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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7 | 4.8 | 1.45 |
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7.6 | 4.77 | 1.48 |
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7.3 | 4.6 | 1.43 |
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7.1 | 4.54 | 1.44 |
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7.3 | 4.6 | 1.43 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Espanyol and Real Madrid?
Our prediction for the Espanyol vs Real Madrid match is: Real Madrid wins to nil.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 22/08/2026 between Espanyol and Real Madrid in LaLiga :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 19.64% for a win of Espanyol against Real Madrid with odds of 7.6 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Espanyol vs Real Madrid is 24.31% with odds of 4.8 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 56.05% chance ⭐ for a win of Real Madrid vs Espanyol with odds of 1.62 at LSbet.
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Form
Espanyol and Real Madrid's standings in the LaLiga
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 |
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9
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Espanyol and Real Madrid Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
21 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
23 May 2026 - LaLiga
13 May 2026 - LaLiga
3 May 2026 - LaLiga
27 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
21 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - LaLiga
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
12 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
23 May 2026 - LaLiga
17 May 2026 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
23 May 2026 - LaLiga
14 May 2026 - LaLiga
21 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
10 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
7 Apr 2026 - Champions League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
12 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - LaLiga
10 May 2026 - LaLiga
3 May 2026 - LaLiga
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
0 %
83 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
3 May 2026 - LaLiga
20 Sept 2025 - LaLiga
1 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
21 Sept 2024 - LaLiga
11 Mar 2023 - LaLiga
28 Aug 2022 - LaLiga
Missing players
J. Puado
ForwardK. Garcia
F. Mendy
R. Asencio
MidfielderA. Tchouameni
T. Pitarch Pinar
ForwardRodrygo
Endrick
Espanyol - Real Madrid Key Points
- Real Madrid had eight away clean sheets in La Liga last season.
- Espanyol lost six of their last seven meetings with Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid won 12 of their opening-day matches since 2008/09.
- Seven of Espanyol’s last 10 home games against Real ended in defeat.
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Our Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction
A pair of 2-0 wins saw Real Madrid record a league double over Espanyol last season. That was an extension of Los Blancos’ dominance in this fixture, and playing away from home here will not really worry Real Madrid.
They have posted six wins in their last seven meetings, and away to Espanyol, Real recorded seven wins in the last 10. Given their additions in the summer, the visitors will send out a stronger team in this fixture once again. Our prediction for Espanyol v Real Madrid is that Real Madrid wins to nil.
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