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Spanish football returns to the fold with another edition of the Derbi Barceloni this weekend as Espanyol lock horns with Hansi Flick's Barcelona side in an intriguing La Liga encounter at the Montjuic on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Barcelona vs Espanyol Preview
Espanyol are in 17th place in the La Liga standings and have struggled over the past year. The away side eased past San Tirso by a 4-0 scoreline in the Copa del Rey this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are at the top of the league table and have been in exceptional form this season. The Blaugrana stunned Real Madrid with a 4-0 victory in El Clasico last week and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this weekend.
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Barcelona vs Espanyol Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Barcelona have an excellent historical record against Espanyol and have won 126 out of the 216 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Espanyol's 44 victories.
- Espanyol are winless in their last 26 matches against Barcelona in La Liga - their longest such run against a single opponent in the top flight.
- Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 13 matches at home against Espanyol in La Liga, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-1 scoreline in 2009.
- Barcelona have secured 102 victories against Espanyol in La Liga - the second-highest number of victories by one team against another in the history of the top flight.
- After an unbeaten run of three matches on the trot in La Liga, Espanyol have lost five of their last six games in the competition.
Barcelona vs Espanyol Prediction
Barcelona have been sensational under Hansi Flick and will be intent on making the most of their impeccable form. Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha have hit their peaks this season and will look to add to their goal tallies on Sunday.
Espanyol have not been at their best this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Barcelona are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Barcelona 4-1 Espanyol
Barcelona vs Espanyol Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Barcelona to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Barcelona to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Lamine Yamal to score or assist - Yes
