La Liga
Espanyol vs Real Madrid
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 20:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: RCDE Stadium
Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction & Stats - La Liga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Espanyol vs Real Madrid carries real history into this round of the La Liga.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at RCDE Stadium, 20:30 (UK time).
Read the Espanyol vs Real Madrid prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Espanyol vs Real Madrid
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Espanyol vs Real Madrid call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 20-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Real Madrid the side to beat, with roughly 12% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all La Liga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Espanyol Preview
Espanyol reach this fixture 1 match into their La Liga. Here is where RCD Espanyol stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
RCD Espanyol, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Roberto Fernández Jaén, 2 goals
Most assists: Rafel Bauzà Sureda, 1 assists
Recent results — Espanyol
16/08/2026 13:00
23/05/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 13:00
13/05/2026 13:00
09/05/2026 10:15
Reading Real Madrid's form
Real Madrid likewise arrive without a competitive outing logged, so recent form is scarce. Their last few matches still tell part of the story:
Recent results — Real Madrid
23/05/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 13:00
14/05/2026 15:30
10/05/2026 15:00
03/05/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Real Madrid
Real Madrid have generally come out ahead of RCD Espanyol in their recent meetings.
From 34 match(es):
Real Madrid: 28 win(s)
Espanyol: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 3
That trend is worth factoring into the Espanyol vs Real Madrid prediction.
Form comparison Espanyol vs Real Madrid
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Espanyol
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.7 | 1.7 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.51 | 0.49 | 0 |
Away Team
Real Madrid
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Espanyol vs Real Madrid
Match: Espanyol vs Real Madrid
Competition: La Liga
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 20:30 (UK time)
Venue: RCDE Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for RCB Espanyol de Barcelona vs Real Madrid CF that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
1.5
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 100%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 80%
Cards
3
League: 6.4
Corners
0
League: 7.2
Home Team
Espanyol
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Scored | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.7 | 1.7 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.51 | 0.49 | 0 |
Away Team
Real Madrid
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
1 / Match
100% Corners / Match
Espanyol received 100% more corners than Real Madrid in the La Liga
0 / Match
Levante UD
(0)Cards
3 / Match
100% Cards / Match
Espanyol received 100% more cards than Real Madrid in the La Liga
0 / Match
Levante UD
(3)Goals Scored
3 / Match
100%
Espanyol is 100% better in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Levante UD
(3)Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
Levante UD
(0)La Liga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deportivo Alavés
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Espanyol
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Sevilla
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Deportivo La Coruña
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 |
Elche CF
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 |
Racing Santander
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 |
Villarreal
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 |
Athletic Bilbao
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |
Atlético Madrid
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 |
Osasuna
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |
Celta de Vigo
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Barcelona
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
Málaga CF
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Betis
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Real Madrid
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Real Sociedad
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Valencia
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Rayo Vallecano
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Getafe
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Levante UD
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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