Espanyol vs Barcelona prediction: SPAIN: LaLiga betting tips on match 2025-05-14 19:30.
[p]Espanyol fans may be dreading a repeat of the 2022/23 La Liga season when a 4-2 H2H defeat saw city rivals Barcelona win the title on their ground. That could be the case once again here, and three straight losses for the Parakeets is a worrying sign ahead of the Derbi BarcelonĂ, although they should be incentivised by the fact they havenât lost four in a row all season. [/p]
[p]Manolo GonzĂĄlezâs side have though lost four league encounters in a row in 2024/25, a run that included a 3-1 defeat at Barcelona. A 2-1 loss to Real Betis in their last home game puts Espanyol at risk of losing consecutive matches at the RCDE Stadium for the first time this season, but four points collected against the Madrid clubs since the start of February suggests that they are capable of mixing it with the leagueâs big-hitters as they look to seal their top-flight status for next season.[/p]
[p]Barcelonaâs thrilling 4-3 win in Sundayâs ClĂĄsico has put the Blaugrana within touching distance of clinching their 28th La Liga title and a domestic treble. With only two clubs preventing them from earning maximum points in the league in 2025 (W14, D2), Hansi Flickâs men know a win here will definitely seal the title for them, but could it be wrapped up sooner if Real Madrid fail to beat Mallorca before this game is played.[/p]
[p]Having never lost at this venue in La Liga since its opening in 2009 (W7, D6), Barça should make the relatively short journey full of belief, although the only two defeats that Flickâs side have suffered in all competitions in 2025 have come away from home. Travelling supporters may have to be patient though, as eight of their last ten league goals on the road have been scored in the 60th minute or later.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: Javi Puado scored Espanyolâs first goal of the match in their last two H2Hs, which was also the case with 13 of his last 14 league strikes. A goal from Raphinha could result in an exciting contest, as five of his last six La Liga scoring appearances have seen him net Barcelonaâs third goal of the game.[/p]
[p]Hot stat: Barcelona have led a pre-round joint-league high 14 matches âto nilâ at half-time this season.[/p]
[p]Written by Sridhar B[/p]