Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Preview, free tip and statistics

01.10.2021 10:00

In the eighth round, Catalan side Espanyol takes on Royal Real at the Cornella de Llobregat stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Background information, news and team form

Real Madrid played their next match on Tuesday at home to Tiraspol of Moldova as part of the second round of the Champions League group stage. Everyone expected a smooth victory for the home side White Ballet, but fate would not have it so, and a new historical chapter of Moldovan football was being written at the Santiago Bernabéu. On their Champions League debut, Tiraspol managed to beat the famous Real 1:2 after goals from Yakhsbibaev and Thillo. The players of the White Ballet received well-deserved ridicule in the media and have a lot to make up for in their next game against Espanyol. The season before last, Espanyol were relegated to the second league after finishing last in the Spanish top flight with 25 points. However, Espanyol dominated the second league with 82 points and was promoted back to the first league from the first place. So far in the new season, Espanyol managed 3 draws, 3 draws and one win against the last team in the table - Alaves. Now Espanyol is in the 14th position with 6 points, and if Espanyol continues to perform like this the fight for salvation will be even more difficult. 

 

 

Betdoin's view of the match 

Away Real enter this match as the bookmakers' odds-on favourite at 1.7. A draw is available at 4.00, and if you want to bet on the home side to win, a home win is available at 5.10. The goal line for this match is set at a classic over 2.5 by the bookmakers. Real Madrid will want to show their strength in this match after the debacle with Tiraspol, so we can expect a lot of ball possession and dominance from Real. The home side will rather want to dig the result if possible at least for a draw. Our clever Betdoin algorithm sees value for this match just because of the aforementioned dominance of Real, for example, in betting on over corner kicks, or in cards on the home side. 

 

 

Absentees and estimated line-ups 

The home side Espanyol will certainly miss Javier Puado and Miguel Llambrich. Oier Olazabal, Fernando Calero and Yangel Herrera are all doubtful to start, with their starts to be decided just before the game. As for Real Madrid, they will miss the injured Gareth Bale, Marcelo, Ferland Mendy, Dani Ceballos and Carvajal.

Espanyol - estimated line-up:

Diego Lopez - Gil, Cabrera, Gomez, Pedrosa - David Lopez, Darder, Morlanes - Vidal, De Tomas, Embarba

Real Madrid - estimated line-up:

Courtois - Vazquez, Militao, Alaba, Nacho - Valverde, Casemiro, Kroos - Vinicius, Benzema, Rodrygo

 

Free tip for Espanyol vs Real Madrid - Over 8,5 corners (1,72)

Frequently asked questions about the match Espanyol vs Real Madrid:

Where can I watch Espanyol vs Real Madrid live on TV?  The match is live on DStv Now, SuperSport MaXimo 2, SuperSport Laliga ROA.

What players to watch during the match? Benzema, Alaba, Casemiro, De Tomas.

Who is the favourite? According to the bookmakers, Real Madrid is the favourite (1,70).

How did the last match between the two teams end? Espanyol 0-1 Real Madrid, 28/6/2020. 

What time does the match start? Kick-off at 16:15. 

What stadium will the match be played in?  RCDE Stadium (Cornella de Llobregat)

Where can I find the match at Betdoin? You can find the complete statistics here.