The model estimates 0.96 goals for Espanyol and 2.66 for Barcelona. These scoring rates produce the outcome probabilities below. They are estimates, not guarantees.
Competition-fitted model calculation · · dixon-coles-v2 2.5.0
Recent-form panels contain 6 completed matches for Espanyol and 6 for Barcelona, before kickoff. These panel counts are not the full model training sample. Injury and suspension coverage is unavailable; late team news may change the outlook.
Saved before kickoff: Barcelona · 61%. . This is a timestamped database record, not proof of public publication or a placed bet.
Fair prices are model estimates, not bookmaker quotes. A likely outcome is not automatically a value bet.
Espanyol is going head to head with Barcelona on January 03, 2027 at 00:00. This match is part of LaLiga — Round 18.
Espanyol take on Barcelona in the LaLiga on 3 January 2027 at 00:00.
Espanyol are currently placed 17th in the table with 8 points, while Barcelona occupy 1st position with 27 points.
Espanyol come into this match with 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 6 completed matches, whereas Barcelona have 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss in their last 6 completed matches.
In their last 197 recorded meetings, Barcelona have 115 wins against Espanyol, with 46 draws.
Prediction: Barcelona to win with probability 61%. Most likely scoreline: 0-2. Avg goals: 3.62. Over 2.5: 70%. BTTS: 58%.




Espanyol have won only 1 of their last 6 matches.
Espanyol have lost 4 of their last 6 matches.
Both teams have scored in 4 of Espanyol's last 6 matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals in 6 of Barcelona's last 6 matches.
In their last 6 matches, Barcelona have been unbeaten on 5 occasions.
Barcelona have won 5 of their last 6 matches.