Barcelona vs Espanyol Predictions 31 Decembrie 2022

• Five of Barcelona’s seven home league wins have been by at least two goals
• Espanyol have won just once in seven La Liga away fixtures
• Barca had picked up four victories in a row before the international break

Barca on a high

Barcelona headed into the break for the World Cup in sterling form, having won four games in a row and moved into pole position in the La Liga title race.

Xavi’s outfit have been particularly brilliant at Camp Nou, where they have won six of their seven league matches, five of them by at least a two goal cushion.

Indeed, they are yet to even conceded a home La Liga goal this season, while eight of their 14 La Liga outings at all venues have been won by two goals or more.

Espanyol have it all to do

For Espanyol, this derby match feels like a crucial game as they look to kick-start a floundering campaign that sees them very much in the relegation battle.

Diego Martínez’s side have still won just once in the road, losing twice and picking up four draws, while they have also managed only one victory in their last ten La Liga outings at all venues.

They do tend to keep games tight, with only two of their defeats by a two or more goal margin, but they have netted just eight times on the road – that won’t give them much confidence when heading to Barcelona.

I predict that Barcelona will win this game with a -1 handicap, selecting 2-0 as a correct score prediction.