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Espanyol vs Barcelona: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 3 January, 2026 15:00
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Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 1.23 vs 2.26
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
4.1%
⭐
0:1
8.17%
0:2
8.16%
0:3
5.43%
0:4
2.71%
0:5
1.08%
1
1:0
3.95%
1:1
8.97%
1:2
10.03%
🔥
1:3
7.39%
1:4
4.05%
1:5
1.76%
2
2:0
1.91%
2:1
4.85%
2:2
6.03%
2:3
4.89%
2:4
2.93%
2:5
1.38%
3
3:0
0.61%
3:1
1.73%
3:2
2.37%
3:3
2.1%
3:4
1.37%
⭐
3:5
0.7%
⭐
4
4:0
0.15%
4:1
0.46%
4:2
0.69%
4:3
0.66%
⭐
4:4
0.47%
⭐
4:5
0.26%
⭐
5
5:0
0.03%
5:1
0.1%
5:2
0.16%
5:3
0.16%
5:4
0.13%
⭐
5:5
0.08%
Hotspot:
1:2 (10.0%)
Total Boundaries:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
La Liga 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
15
1
2
51
20
31
46
2
13
3
2
36
16
20
42
4
▼
11
2
3
31
15
16
35
5
10
3
4
22
17
5
33
6
7
7
3
29
19
10
28
1.44
xG
2.29
44%
Ball Possession
56%
11
Total Shots
15
4
Shots on Goal
5
7
Shots Off Goal
9
5
Corners
5
3
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
Espanyol
VS
Barcelona
5/6 (83%)
Victories
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
0/6 (0%)
2.50
PPG
3.00
1.17
Avg Goals Scored
2.83
0.67
Avg Goals Conceded
1.00
33%
BTTS %
67%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
50%
0.80
Avg xG
2.51
In this exciting La Liga 2025-2026 matchup, Espanyol will take on Barcelona as part of the 2025-2026 season in La Liga. This match is part of Matchweek 18 and will take place on 2026-01-03 at 2026-01-03 in the famous RCDE Stadium.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Espanyol, and the visiting side, Barcelona. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : draw or Barcelona.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-03
Time: 20:00
Location: RCDE Stadium
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Espanyol vs Barcelona Saturday, Jan 3rd, 2026 at 15:00 Football
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(Minimum EV: 1%)
Trends for Espanyol vs Barcelona Football 3 Jan, 2026 15:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 6 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 83% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
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Dominant Chance Creation
Barcelona create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Espanyol vs Barcelona, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner — Barcelona @ 1.65 ✅ 
Barcelona
- UnbeatenH2H6/6100%Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 6 6 matches
- High xG PerformanceH2H6/6100%Barcelona create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 6 of their last 6 La Liga matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H6/6100%Barcelona have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 6 of their last 6 La Liga matches
- Top Table FormLeague75%Barcelona are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Barcelona rank 1 of 20 in scoring in away matches (2.56 goals/match vs league avg 2.56)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Barcelona score 2.56 goals/match in away matches (+100% above league average)
- High xG PerformanceRecent18/18100%Barcelona create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 18 of their last 18 La Liga matches
- High ScoringRecent18/18100%Barcelona score 2+ goals per match in 18 of their last 18 La Liga matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent18/18100%Barcelona have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 18 of their last 18 La Liga matches
- Efficient ScoringRecent15/1883%Barcelona efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 15 of their last 18 La Liga matches
Barcelona dominate both recent form and H2H trends, strongly supporting a win bet.
⚽ Both Teams To Score — Yes @ 1.50 ⚠️ 
Espanyol(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague5/956%Espanyol score (1.44/match) and concede (1.11/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 56% of matches (league avg: 50%)
Barcelona(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague7/978%Barcelona score (2.56/match) and concede (1.67/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 78% of matches (league avg: 50%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H4/666.7%Both teams scored in 4 of their last 6 H2H matches (66.7%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over 2.5 @ 1.42 ✅ 
Barcelona(6 trends)
- Good Goal RatioH2H6/6100%Barcelona have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 6 of their last 6 La Liga matches
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Barcelona rank 1 of 20 in scoring in away matches (2.56 goals/match vs league avg 2.56)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Barcelona score 2.56 goals/match in away matches (+100% above league average)
- High ScoringRecent18/18100%Barcelona score 2+ goals per match in 18 of their last 18 La Liga matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent18/18100%Barcelona have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 18 of their last 18 La Liga matches
- Over 2.5 GoalsRecent15/1883%Over 2.5 goals in 15 of their last 18 La Liga matches
Teams average combined 2.6 goals per match • Moderate scoring trends lean toward Over 2.5
🛡️ Double Chance — Barcelona Win or Draw @ 1.23 ✅
Barcelona
- UnbeatenH2H6/6100%Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 6 6 matches
- Undefeated at HTH2H6/6100%Barcelona are undefeated at half time in their last 6 6 matches
- Top Table FormLeague75%Barcelona are currently 1st in the table (Top 3)
Barcelona demonstrate superior form across all key metrics.
⚡ Team Total Goals — Barcelona Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.51 ✅ 
Barcelona
- League Top ScorerLeague9/975%Barcelona rank 1 of 20 in scoring in away matches (2.56 goals/match vs league avg 2.56)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Barcelona score 2.56 goals/match in away matches (+100% above league average)
- Scored 1+Recent6/6100%Barcelona scored 1+ goals in their last 6 6 matches
- Scored 1+Recent18/18100%Barcelona scored 1+ goals in their last 18 18 matches
- First Half SpecialistsRecent15/1883%Barcelona score in first half in 15 of their last 18 La Liga matches
Barcelona maintain strong offensive output even away — value on Over 1.5 goals.
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Espanyol(2 trends) — avg 1.9 (-23% below league)
- Many CardsH2H5/683%Espanyol receive 2+ cards in 5 of their last 6 La Liga matches
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1781.5%Espanyol average 1.9 cards/match in all matches (-11% below league avg 2.2)
Barcelona(2 trends) — avg 1.5 (-39% below league)
- Many CardsH2H5/683%Barcelona receive 2+ cards in 5 of their last 6 La Liga matches
- Low Card MatchesLeague18/1890%Barcelona average 1.4 cards/match in all matches (-36% below league avg 2.2) — rank #1 lowest in league
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 7.3 cards per match in their last 6 H2H matches
Both teams disciplined -
🚩 Corners Over/Under — Over 9.5 Corners @ 1.91 ⚠️ 
Espanyol(1 trends) — avg 5.1 (+8% above league)
- Few CornersH2H5/683%Espanyol win 4 or fewer corners in 5 of their last 6 La Liga matches
Barcelona(1 trends) — avg 6.8 (+41% above league)
- Many CornersLeague9/985%Barcelona average 6.8 corners/match in away matches (+41% above league avg 4.8)
Barcelona drive corners - Over 9.5 Corners @ 1.91
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Espanyol vs Barcelona
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Barcelona is stronger in the first 15 minutes (11 vs 2).
⏰ First Half: Barcelona is stronger in the first half (19 vs 6).
🔄 Second Half: Barcelona is stronger in the second half (17 vs 11).
⚡ Final Stage: Barcelona is stronger in the final minutes (12 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: Barcelona is stronger in the first half (19 vs 6).
🔄 Second Half: Barcelona is stronger in the second half (17 vs 11).
⚡ Final Stage: Barcelona is stronger in the final minutes (12 vs 6).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Espanyol
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.04
Pressure
0.06
✈️ Barcelona
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.28
Pressure
0.25
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Espanyol - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
✈️ Barcelona - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
19
Avg. Goals per Match
0.95
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
17
Avg. Goals per Match
0.85
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Espanyol - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Barcelona - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
9
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
11
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
11
Late Pressure
12
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
11
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
12
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
6
Late Conceded
3
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Barcelona often scores in the first 15 minutes (11 vs 2)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Barcelona scoring first
- ⏰ Away First Half: Barcelona is stronger in the first half (19 vs 6)
- First Half Result: Consider Barcelona to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Barcelona shows superior performance after the break (17 vs 11 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Barcelona winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Barcelona excels in the closing minutes (12 vs 6 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Barcelona scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Barcelona has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Barcelona handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.237
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.186
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.048 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.053
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Espanyol):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Barcelona):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Away team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and away team victory.
Espanyol vs Barcelona Head-to-head statistics for Sat 3 Jan, 2026 @ 15:00 La Liga
Espanyol vs Barcelona: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Espanyol and away matches for Barcelona
Number of goals
Espanyol
Under
Over
Barcelona
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
10%
1
90%
9
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
40%
4
60%
6
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
70%
7
30%
3
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Both teams to score
Espanyol
Barcelona
Yes
40%
4
60%
6
No
60%
6
40%
4
1X2
Espanyol
Barcelona
1
70%
7
80%
8
X
0%
0
10%
1
2
30%
3
10%
1
Double Chance
Espanyol
Barcelona
12
100%
10
90%
9
1X
70%
7
90%
9
X2
30%
3
20%
2
Total Goals
Espanyol
Barcelona
0-1
40%
4
0%
0
2-3
60%
6
40%
4
4+
0%
0
60%
6
Total Corners
Espanyol
Under
Over
Barcelona
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Espanyol
Barcelona
Yes
50%
5
30%
3
No
50%
5
70%
7
1X2 HT - FT
Espanyol
Barcelona
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
50%
5
HT 1 - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
60%
6
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Espanyol
Barcelona
xG
1.26
2.31
xGa
1.01
1.31
Number of goals
Espanyol
Under
Over
Barcelona
Under
Over
0.5
70%
7
30%
3
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Espanyol
Barcelona
Yes
10%
1
50%
5
No
90%
9
50%
5
1X2
Espanyol
Barcelona
1
20%
2
50%
5
X
60%
6
20%
2
2
20%
2
30%
3
Double Chance
Espanyol
Barcelona
12
40%
4
80%
8
1X
80%
8
70%
7
X2
80%
8
50%
5
Total Goals
Espanyol
Barcelona
0-1
80%
8
40%
4
2-3
20%
2
40%
4
4+
0%
0
20%
2
Clean Sheet
Espanyol
Barcelona
Yes
70%
7
30%
3
No
30%
3
70%
7
Number of goals
Espanyol
Under
Over
Barcelona
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
50%
5
50%
5
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Espanyol
Barcelona
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
Espanyol
Barcelona
1
70%
7
80%
8
X
10%
1
0%
0
2
20%
2
20%
2
Double Chance
Espanyol
Barcelona
12
90%
9
100%
10
1X
80%
8
80%
8
X2
30%
3
20%
2
Total Goals
Espanyol
Barcelona
0-1
70%
7
30%
3
2-3
30%
3
70%
7
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Espanyol
Barcelona
Yes
70%
7
70%
7
No
30%
3
30%
3
Team comparison
Prediction
Espanyol Under 1.5 Goals
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
+1.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions
Legend: High ConfidenceMedium ConfidenceLow Confidence
📊 Asian Handicap Details
- Total outcomes: 20
- Sum of probabilities: 999.87%
- Expected: ~300% (multiple independent pairs)
- ⚠️ High total - this is normal for Asian Handicap (multiple independent pairs)
Match Prediction: Home vs Away
Team Total Predictions
| Team | Outcome | Probability | Confidence | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | Over 1.5 | 34.79% | Low | 2.69 |
| Under 1.5 | 65.21% | Medium | 1.55 | |
| Away | Over 1.5 | 65.98% | Medium | 1.51 |
| Under 1.5 | 34.02% | Low | 2.88 | |
| Home | Over 2.5 | 12.69% | Low | 7.00 |
| Under 2.5 | 87.31% | High | 1.13 | |
| Away | Over 2.5 | 39.33% | Low | 2.41 |
| Under 2.5 | 60.67% | Medium | 1.59 |
Team Total Details
- Thresholds: 1.5, 2.5 goals
- Markets: Total - Home, Total - Away
- Each team has Over/Under predictions for each threshold
Espanyol
Barcelona
Played:
6
Wins
0
0
Draws
2
2
Wins
4
4
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
6
1
Goals
2.2
13
13
2.2
Goals Conceded
1
6
19
3.2
Yellow Cards
3.2
19
4
0.7
Red Cards
0.3
2
0
Clean Sheets
0.3
2
21
3.5
Corners
5.7
34
72
12
Fouls
12.2
73
18
3
Offsides
2.7
16
60
10
Shots
15
90
18
3
Shots on Goal
5.7
34
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 8 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.4 | 13 | 1.1 | 9 | 1.3 | 22 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 10 | 0.9 | 7 | 1 | 17 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.3 | 21 | 1.3 | 10 | 1.8 | 31 |
| Red Cards | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.5 | 4 | 0.4 | 7 |
| Corners | 4.7 | 42 | 3.8 | 30 | 4.2 | 72 |
| Fouls | 13.1 | 118 | 14.5 | 116 | 13.8 | 234 |
| Offsides | 1.2 | 11 | 1.4 | 11 | 1.3 | 22 |
| Shots | 12 | 108 | 12.5 | 100 | 12.2 | 208 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.7 | 42 | 4 | 32 | 4.4 | 74 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 9 | 18 | |||
| Wins | 9 | 6 | 15 | |||
| Draws | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Losses | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 3.1 | 28 | 2.6 | 23 | 2.8 | 51 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.6 | 5 | 1.7 | 15 | 1.1 | 20 |
| Yellow Cards | 0.8 | 7 | 1.8 | 16 | 1.3 | 23 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.1 | 2 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.4 | 4 | 0.2 | 2 | 0.3 | 6 |
| Corners | 7.1 | 64 | 6.8 | 61 | 6.9 | 125 |
| Fouls | 10.9 | 98 | 9.1 | 82 | 10 | 180 |
| Offsides | 2.9 | 26 | 1.3 | 12 | 2.1 | 38 |
| Shots | 20.4 | 184 | 18.9 | 170 | 19.7 | 354 |
| Shots on Goal | 7.4 | 67 | 7.2 | 65 | 7.3 | 132 |
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