Real Madrid-Espanyol

Real Madrid faces Espanyol in an intriguing match where the home side has consistently dominated this fixture in recent years. Real Madrid has displayed impressive form at home, boasting victories with a solid defense, having conceded only once in their past five matches. Their attacking prowess has also been evident, particularly with their ability to score multiple goals per game.

Espanyol, on the other hand, is coming off a mixed run of results, including a commendable performance against Alaves and a resilient draw against Atletico Madrid, but they have struggled against higher-caliber opponents. Their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed in recent away fixtures, conceding crucial goals that have cost them valuable points.

Given Real Madrid’s recent form and historical dominance in head-to-head clashes, it is expected that they will secure a victory. Espanyol’s scoring inconsistencies, particularly away from home, suggest that they may struggle to find the back of the net in this encounter. With Real Madrid’s defensive solidity and attacking efficiency, a match featuring under 2.5 goals seems likely, with one team likely failing to score.