Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗52% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–3 ✗8% · fair 11.82
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Real Madrid travel to face Espanyol on Saturday 22 August in the La Liga, with RCDE Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 20:30 WAT. In the table, Espanyol are 13th, lower half, on 12 points after 12 matches; Real Madrid are 2nd (among the top four) with 30. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Espanyol, last 5: WLDDD Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Levante, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Real Madrid, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over FC Schalke 04, away. Away from home the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 4. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Real Madrid, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.5 for Espanyol.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Espanyol 0.8 xG, Real Madrid 2.1 xG – a total near 2.9. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 48% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Espanyol 13%, draw 19%, Real Madrid 68%.
GG/NG: NG (52%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Espanyol 0–2 Real Madrid. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Espanyol13%fair 7.55 · @7.60
Draw19%fair 5.22 · @4.30
Real Madrid68%fair 1.48 · @1.42
2.94Expected goals
0.81Espanyol xG
2.12Real Madrid xG
48%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–212%
0–111%
1–210%
1–19%
0–38%
1–37%
From our goals model: Espanyol 0.8 – 2.1 Real Madrid expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Real Madrid to win✓
68%
1.48
1.42
Double chance
Real Madrid or draw✓
87%
1.15
1.08
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
52%
1.92
1.85
Draw no bet
Real Madrid (draw no bet)✓
84%
1.20
–
Asian handicap
Real Madrid -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.29
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.80
1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
66%
1.51
1.42
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
82%
1.22
1.17
First team to score
Real Madrid to score first
68%
1.46
–
Half-time result
Real Madrid ahead at half-time✗
49%
2.05
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Real Madrid / FT Real Madrid✗
44%
2.27
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–3✗
8%
11.82
–
Recent results
Espanyol – last 6
WLDDDW
16 Aug
vs Levante
3–0
W
8 Aug
@ Coventry
1–3
L
1 Aug
@ Middlesbrough
3–3
D
29 Jul
@ Burnley
2–2
D
25 Jul
vs Sabadell
1–1
D
21 Jul
vs PAU
4–0
W
2.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Real Madrid – last 6
WWWDWW
16 Aug
@ FC Schalke 04
3–0
W
12 Aug
@ Deportivo La Coruna
1–0
W
8 Aug
@ Ferencvarosi TC
2–1
W
1 Aug
vs Fiorentina
2–2
D
28 Jul
vs Leganes
4–1
W
17 May
@ Sevilla
1–0
W
2.2Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Espanyol and Real Madrid.
What is the prediction for Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
On our numbers Espanyol have a 13% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Real Madrid 68%.
How many goals will there be in Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 48% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
Our predicted score is Espanyol 0–2 Real Madrid, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
Espanyol vs Real Madrid (La Liga) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 20:30 (West Africa Time) at RCDE Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
