Barcelona set to record comfortable win over Espanyol in Catalan derby
FC Barcelona vs RCD Espanyol - 31/12/2022
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On Saturday afternoon, Barcelona will look to consolidate their position at the top of La Liga as they welcome city rivals Espanyol to the Nou Camp.
Xavi Hernandez’s team have made an outstanding start to their league campaign in the Spanish top flight. In fact, they have taken an impressive 37 points from their opening 14 matches in La Liga this season so far.
The Blaugrana’s good form hasn’t just started this season, though, as they have suffered just two defeats in their last 19 matches in La Liga. They are also currently on a five-match winning streak in the Spanish top flight.
The home side has been on a hot streak in front of goal of late, finding the net at least twice in four of their last five games in La Liga.
Barcelona have been formidable of late at the Nou Camp in La Liga, winning their previous six home games in the Spanish top-flight and keeping seven clean sheets on home soil.
Diego Martinez’s team head to their city rivals at a bad time, as they are currently on a five-match winless streak.
The poor recent run of form has the visitors perilously close to the relegation zone. In fact, they are just a point above La Liga’s danger zone.
A poor defence is part of the reason for the recent struggles in La Liga, as they have prevented just one of their last ten opponents from scoring in the Spanish top-flight.
Espanyol have not been great on their travels of late, as they have claimed just one win in their last 16 matches in La Liga.
What does Forebet predict?
Forebet predicts that Barcelona will record a comfortable victory in a high-scoring encounter to consolidate their position at the top of the table.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
Es1
61337
1
3 - 0
2.56
18°
1.25
1.25
6.50
9.00
no
no
no
1 - 1(1 - 0)
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