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Real Madrid

DWDWWW 📈

Real Madrid fans will want a repeat of their previous result, being the 3-1 Champions League victory versus Stuttgart.

In that match, Real Madrid managed 46% possession and 20 shots at goal with 8 of them on target. For Real Madrid, the goals were scored by Kylian Mbappé (46'), Antonio Rüdiger (83') and Endrick (95'). At the other end, Stuttgart had 17 attempts at goal with 7 of them on target. Deniz Undav (68') was the scorer for Stuttgart.

Their more recent scorelines show that much solidity has been shown by the Real Madrid backline. Real Madrid have given the opposition little, with the tally of goals that have gone past their goalkeeper during their past 6 matches standing at 2. We will just have to find out whether or not that trend will be continued on here.

Taking a look at their past results, Real Madrid:

• are unbeaten in the league by Espanyol in their previous 3 matches.
• are undefeated in their previous 26 home league matches. What a fortress.

Espanyol

WLLDWW

Espanyol will come into the match following on from a 3-2 La Liga win to beat Alaves in their previous fixture.

In that game, Espanyol managed 39% possession and 9 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Espanyol was Javi Puado (22', 56', 63'). At the other end, Alaves had 18 attempts at goal with 6 of them on target. Tomás Conechny (35') and Nahuel Tenaglia (68') scored for Alaves.

Throughout their six latest matches, Manolo González's Espanyol have slotted home a total of 7 times - earning them the goals per game average of 1.17.

Going into this one, Espanyol have not won away from home in their last 7 league games.

🤜🤛 Head to head

Checking on their prior head to head meetings dating back to 07/12/2019 shows that Real Madrid have won 5 of them & Espanyol 1, with the tally of draws being 0.

An aggregate of 18 goals were scored between the two sides during those clashes, with 14 of them from Los Blancos and 4 for Periquitos. The average number of goals per game works out to 3.

The last league fixture between the two was La Liga match day 25 on 11/03/2023 which finished with the scoreline of Real Madrid 3-1 Espanyol.

That day, Real Madrid had 71% possession and 22 attempts on goal with 7 of them on target. The goals were scored by Vinicius Júnior (22'), Éder Militão (39') and Marco Asensio (93').

Espanyol had 10 shots on goal with 3 of them on target. Joselu (8') was the scorer.

The referee was Jorge Figueroa Vázquez.

📋 Team News: Real Madrid

Eduardo Camavinga (Knee injury), David Alaba (Cruciate ligament tear), Dani Ceballos (ankle sprain) and Brahim Díaz (Hamstring injury) will be missing for Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

It seems likely that Los Blancos will possibly use the 4-2-3-1 formation for this game, handing starts to Thibaut Courtois, Daniel Carvajal, Eder Militao, Aurelien Tchouameni, Francisco Garcia, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe.

📋 Team News: Espanyol

We believe Periquitos appear most likely to begin the game with a 4-4-2 lineup, choosing Joan Garcia, Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Alvaro Tejero, Alex Kral, Pol Lozano, Jofre Carreras, Javier Puado and Walid Cheddira.

🔮 Prediction

We’re thinking that Espanyol are dangerous enough to break down this Real Madrid outfit, although it isn’t expected to be enough to avoid a loss.

We are anticipating a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid by the time that the referee blows the final whistle. There shouldn’t be much in it, either way.

Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Peter Guest, 18:03 21/09/2024