Laura Rozo
FC Barcelona vs Espanyol will be a match between old rivals in a new Matchday of La Liga. The legendary clubs will be fighting in a new edition of the Barcelona derby that will surely be a hard fought match full of emotions. The visitors are hoping to escape from the bottom of the standings, while Barça wants to finish the year as the absolute leader of the Spanish league. For this reason, this will be a clash that any fan of good soccer should see.
At JefeBet we present our analysis, predictions and other information on the clash between these two European teams, FC Barcelona vs Espanyol, a rivalry of great history in the Spanish First Division.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the FC Barcelona vs Espanyol La Liga Matchday 15 Game on December 31, 2022
- Where: Camp Nou Stadium, Barcelona, Spain
- When: Saturday, December 31, 2022, 8:00 AM (GMT-5)
- BetMGM Moneyline: FC Barcelona (-400) / Tie (+550) / Espanyol (+950)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: FC Barcelona (AH -1.75, -115) / Espanyol (AH +1.75, -104)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (-250), Under (+165)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (-120) / No (-120)
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FC Barcelona Preview
The team led by Xavi Hernandez has had a fantastic performance in La Liga. With the result of their last match against Osasuna, the Culés have now gone 6 consecutive matches undefeated and occupy the first position in the standings, with Real Madrid behind them.
This FC Barcelona vs Espanyol, is a duel that will define the future of the locals in the leadership. Barça are currently leading La Liga standings thanks to their 12 wins in 14 La Liga games this season to accumulate 37 points.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Ter Stegen, Balde, Christensen, Marcos Alonso, Jordi Alba, Pedri, Sergio Busquets, Frankie De Jong, Dembélé, Raphina, Ferrán Torres.
RCD Espanyol Preview
The visitors come into this FC Barcelona vs Espanyol game with the obligation to win after four La Liga games without a victory. At home, the visitors are in 16th place in the Spanish league standings with 12 points after of 2 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats.
Despite this, the team led by Diego Martínez achieved a valuable victory in their last Copa del Rey match against Atlético Paso by a score of 1-0 with a goal by Nico Melamed in the 80th minute. This great performance will be the motivation the visitors need to face this derby.
Possible Espanyol lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan García, Oscar Gil, Simo Keddari, Leandro Cabrera, Brian Oliván, Fernando Calero, Keidi Bare, Jose Lazo, Nico Melamed, Javi Puado, Joselu.
JefeBet Prediction
For this Barcelona derby between FC Barcelona vs Espanyol, we believe that the triumph will go for the locals since Barça has had the best results in this edition of La Liga. The presence of important players such as Frenkie de Jong and the need to win to stay at the top of the table will make the blaugranas leave everything on the field.
Prediction: FC Barcelona wins 2-0.
