The upcoming match between Espanyol and FC Barcelona is shaping up to be an interesting one, with a potential betting opportunity on the away team. Espanyol, the home team, has been struggling defensively and has been conceding goals regularly, even at home. On the other hand, FC Barcelona has a strong attacking record in recent matches, averaging at least 2 goals per game.
In terms of recent head-to-head matchups, we can expect an exciting game with plenty of goals. FC Barcelona has dominated in their previous encounters with Espanyol, with 3 victories and 2 draws. Additionally, FC Barcelona rarely lets the home crowd affect their performance, so playing away might not be a disadvantage for them.
Looking at the current form of both teams, FC Barcelona seems to have the upper hand. The away team has not lost any of their last 5 matches and their defensive and attacking units have been working efficiently together. In contrast, Espanyol has been struggling to find the back of the net, averaging only 1.1 goals per game this season.
The coaching matchup is also worth noting, with Espanyol being led by José González Álvarez and FC Barcelona being managed by Hans-Dieter Flick. Flick's team has been in impressive form this season, scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game.
Considering all these factors, a bet on FC Barcelona (2) could prove to be a wise choice for this upcoming match. Their strong attacking prowess, coupled with Espanyol's defensive weaknesses, could result in a high-scoring game with FC Barcelona coming out on top.
