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Saturday, 22 August 2026

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Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.48 expected goals for Espanyol and 1.18 for Real Madrid, a combined total of 2.66. That distribution gives Espanyol the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 50% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% favourite still loses or draws roughly 56% of the time.

Model pick

Espanyol or Draw

69.8% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.48 – 1.18

Model version

poisson-baseline-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Espanyol win44%
Draw26%
Real Madrid win30%

Double chance 1X

70%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

56%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals50%
Over 3.5 goals28%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 1–112.2%
  • 1–010.4%
  • 2–19.0%
  • 0–18.3%
  • 2–07.7%

Why the model likes this

  • Espanyol home form

    8 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Real Madrid away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Espanyol to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 44% / 26% / 30% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.48 goals for Espanyol and 1.18 for Real Madrid, a combined 2.66 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

Espanyol

  • 2026-08-08T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Coventry · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-08-01T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Middlesbrough · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-07-29T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Burnley · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-07-25T08:30:00.000Z · H vs Sabadell · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-21T17:30:00.000Z · H vs PAU · 4-0 (W)

Real Madrid

  • 2026-08-12T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Deportivo La Coruna · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-08T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Ferencvarosi TC · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-01T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Fiorentina · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-07-28T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Leganes · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-05-23T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Athletic Club · 4-2 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

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Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.