Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a Spanish LALIGA match held on May 15, 2025, Barcelona defeated Espanyol 2-0 at the RCDE Stadium. Barcelona dominated possession with 75.1% compared to Espanyol's 24.9%. The game saw Barcelona taking 12 total shots, with 4 on target, while Espanyol managed only 9 shots, with a single one testing the goalkeeper. Fouls were a common occurrence, with Barcelona committing 10 fouls and receiving one yellow card, while Espanyol committed 8 fouls and received 4 yellow cards and a late red card for Leandro Cabrera in the 80th minute.
Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 53rd minute, followed by Fermín López sealing the victory in added time (90+5'). The final score reflected Barcelona's dominance throughout the match, and the AI pre-game prediction of a Barcelona win proved accurate. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, which aligns with the actual match events. Barcelona's strong form in recent matches, including a win against Real Madrid, continued in this game, while Espanyol's struggles persisted, having lost most of their previous matches.
Looking at the upcoming matches, Espanyol faces a difficult away game against Osasuna, who have shown good form at home. Espanyol's recent form, characterized by losses and a struggle to score goals, suggests a challenging match ahead. Barcelona, on the other hand, will host Villarreal, who are also in good form, winning their last four matches. Barcelona's recent high-scoring games, including a Champions League loss against Internazionale and a Copa del Rey win against Real Madrid, indicate that their next match could be another exciting affair.
Historically, Barcelona has had the upper hand in head-to-head matches against Espanyol. Likewise, Barcelona has also dominated in their previous matches against Villarreal. Considering their recent performances, Barcelona will be favorites in the upcoming match against Villarreal, while Espanyol will need to improve their performance significantly to secure a positive result against Osasuna. Espanyol will have to be disciplined defensively considering the red card in this match as well.

On May 15, 2025, all eyes will be on the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, as Espanyol hosts Barcelona in a highly anticipated LALIGA clash. AI is predicting a Barcelona victory, assigning them a 52.1% win probability compared to Espanyol's 25.4%, with a 22.5% chance of a draw. The AI's prediction factors in Barcelona's impressive form, including a recent 4-3 victory against Real Madrid.
Barcelona, boasting a team rate of 0.89, will rely on the brilliance of young midfielder Pedri, whose vision and passing accuracy are key to unlocking defenses, and the prolific goal-scoring ability of Robert Lewandowski. Espanyol, with a team rate of 0.477, will need a herculean effort to overcome their rivals, especially considering their recent form that includes 3 losses, 1 draw and only one victory.
Espanyol's defense will need to be at its best to contain Barcelona's attacking threat, while their own forwards must capitalize on any opportunities that come their way. Historical data also favors Barcelona, who have won most of the recent head-to-head matches against Espanyol. Will the AI's prediction hold true, or can Espanyol defy the odds and secure a memorable victory on their home turf? The match promises to be a captivating encounter.