La Liga· Regular Season - 2· RCDE Stadium
Espanyol
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Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 22 August 2026 · Kick-off
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More Espanyol vs Real Madrid tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Real Madrid +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| X2Real Madrid or Draw | 83% | 1.20 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 66% | 1.51 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Espanyol +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 63% | 1.58 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 63% | 1.60 | - |
| 1XEspanyol or Draw | 58% | 1.74 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 56% | 1.79 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 44% | 2.26 | - |
| 2Real Madrid to win | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 41% | 2.45 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 37% | 2.67 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Real Madrid -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 37% | 2.72 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 34% | 2.94 | - |
| 1Espanyol to win | 17% | 5.95 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Espanyol -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.30 | - |
Espanyol vs Real Madrid preview & analysis
Match preview
Espanyol host Real Madrid in the La Liga (Regular Season - 2) at RCDE Stadium on Saturday, 22 August 2026, with kick-off at 19:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Espanyol have won 1, Real Madrid have won 5 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Real Madrid narrow favourites: Espanyol 17%, draw 41%, Real Madrid 42%. We expect around 3.4 goals (1.2 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 66% for over 2.5 and 63% for both teams to score.
Head to head
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +27 | 24 |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +11 | 18 |
| 5 |  Sevilla | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| 6 |  Real Sociedad | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 7 |  Alaves | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| 9 |  Celta Vigo | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| 11 |  Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Espanyol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 |  Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 |  Racing Santander | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 16 |  Osasuna | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 17 |  Levante | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 |  Elche | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 5 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
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Real Madrid are favourites. Our model gives Espanyol a 17% chance of winning, Real Madrid 42%, and the draw 41%.
Will both teams score in Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
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We rate both teams to score at 63%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Espanyol vs Real Madrid kick off?
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Espanyol vs Real Madrid kicks off at 19:30 UTC on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat.
