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La Liga | Sun 03 May, 20:00

Espanyol v Real Madrid Stats

Data last updated: Sun 28 Jun 2026, 17:28 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Espanyol face Real Madrid in La Liga on Sun 03 May, 20:00. Real Madrid have dominated this fixture historically, but their recent defensive record is poor, with both teams scoring in their last nine matches. With Mbappe sidelined, Vinicius Junior becomes the focal point for a Madrid side that has scored in nine straight games.

BT4Y best bet

Both Teams To Score

  • At 2/1, Both Teams To Score implies roughly 33%, while BT4Y rates the chance closer to 73%.
  • What is the Match Result & Both Teams to Score market?
  • Espanyol show a 40% BTTS rate and Real Madrid show a 100% BTTS rate, which is the right starting point for this market.
  • Espanyol average 0.4 goals scored and Real Madrid average 1.6, so both attacking contributions need separating.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The 73% for Both Teams To Score sits against roughly 33% implied by the current price. Espanyol show a that shared-scoring rate rate and Real Madrid show a that shared-scoring rate rate, which is the right starting point for this market. What is the Match Result & Both Teams to Score market?

Model chance vs price73% model chance against roughly 33% implied
Strong positive
Espanyol show a 40% BTTS rate and Real Madrid show.Visible data support
Positive
Espanyol average 0.4 goals scored and Real Madrid average 1.6.Visible data support
Positive
What is the Match Result & Both Teams.Article support
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

BT4Y analyst view: Both Teams To Score is the preferred angle because what is the Match Result & Both Teams to Score market? Espanyol show a that shared-scoring rate rate and Real Madrid show a that shared-scoring rate rate, which is the right starting point for this market. A 2-1 scoreline aligns with their average scoring output and recent 1-1 trend, accounting for Espanyol's ability to stay organised but ultimately lacking the quality to hold Los Blancos.

Main risk

A 2-1 scoreline aligns with their average scoring output and recent 1-1 trend, accounting for Espanyol's ability to stay organised but ultimately lacking the quality to hold Los Blancos.

Key Data Signals

Both Teams To Score evidence

What is the Match Result & Both Teams to Score market?

Espanyol show a 40% BTTS rate and Real Madrid show a 100% BTTS rate, which is the right starting point for this market.

Espanyol average 0.4 goals scored and Real Madrid average 1.6, so both attacking contributions need separating.

What To Watch In The Data

Both Teams To Score notes

  • Use shots on target to decide whether attacking involvement is shared or one-sided.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Espanyol5.8
Avg corners for
Real Madrid6.6
Espanyol11.8
Avg total corners
Real Madrid10.8
Espanyol3.6
Avg yellow cards
Real Madrid1.6
Espanyol11.4
Avg shots
Real Madrid18
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBet365 guide price · Model 69% vs implied 56% · edge +13 pts
1.8
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Over 4.5 CardsBetfred guide price · model 65%
1.95
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Over 9.5 Corners needs a clear match pattern behind it. For corners, that means territory, wide deliveries and blocked shots; for cards, it means duels and transition fouls; for shots, it means repeat box entries rather than harmless possession.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Espanyol0.4
Avg goals scored
Real Madrid1.6
Espanyol1.4
Avg goals conceded
Real Madrid1.4
Espanyol40%
BTTS rate
Real Madrid100%
Espanyol40%
Over 2.5 goals
Real Madrid60%
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 36% · edge +36.9 pts
2.75
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 79%
1.17
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.57
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 43%
2.38
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 43%
2.38
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 31%
1.4
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Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 36% · edge +36.9 pts
2.75
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Real Madrid to WinBetMGM guide price · model 70%
1.7
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Real Madrid Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.42
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Espanyol Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
2.75
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.57
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Espanyol to WinBetfred guide price · model 27%
4.75
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 19%
3.9
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BTTS Yes is positive value at the current guide price, but the price only matters if the football route is clear. Use the model-versus-implied gap as the starting point, then check whether the article context, team news and section data actually point towards the same market.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Espanyol

DLLDL
Last 50W 2D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 5D 5L
27 Apr 2026H Levante0-0
23 Apr 2026A Rayo Vallecano0-1
11 Apr 2026A Barcelona1-4
04 Apr 2026A Real Betis0-0
21 Mar 2026H Getafe1-2

Real Madrid

DWDLW
Last 52W 2D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 105W 2D 3L
24 Apr 2026A Real Betis1-1
21 Apr 2026H Alaves2-1
10 Apr 2026H Girona1-1
04 Apr 2026A Mallorca1-2
22 Mar 2026H Atletico Madrid3-2
Best odds for this sectionReal Madrid to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 70% vs implied 59% · edge +11.2 pts
1.7
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Real Madrid Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.42
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Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 84%
1.17
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Espanyol Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
2.75
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 48%
2.14
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Espanyol to WinBetfred guide price · model 27%
4.75
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 19%
3.9
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Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

2Espanyol wins
0Draws
8Real Madrid wins
20 Sep 2025Real Madrid v Espanyol2-0
01 Feb 2025Espanyol v Real Madrid1-0
21 Sep 2024Real Madrid v Espanyol4-1
11 Mar 2023Real Madrid v Espanyol3-1
28 Aug 2022Espanyol v Real Madrid1-3
30 Apr 2022Real Madrid v Espanyol4-0
Market aligned with main pickBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 73% vs implied 36% · edge +36.9 pts
2.75
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Real Madrid to WinBetMGM guide price · model 70%
1.7
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 61%
1.57
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Espanyol to WinBetfred guide price · model 27%
4.75
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 19%
3.9
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The head-to-head sample gives context for BTTS Yes, but it should not overrule the current tactical picture. If previous meetings show goals or momentum swings, they support the market only when the present form and line-ups point to the same game state.
Season team stats

La Liga

Espanyol38
Played
Real Madrid38
Espanyol1.1
Avg goals for
Real Madrid2
Espanyol1.4
Avg goals against
Real Madrid0.9
Espanyol10
Clean sheets
Real Madrid14
Best odds for this sectionReal Madrid to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 70% vs implied 59% · edge +11.2 pts
1.7
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Real Madrid Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.42
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Espanyol Draw No BetBet365 guide price · model 45%
2.75
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Espanyol to WinBetfred guide price · model 27%
4.75
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Season data supports Real Madrid to Win when the attacking output and defensive control both point towards the same outcome. The useful read is whether those longer-term numbers create a believable route to chances, pressure and game control in this specific match.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
2Real Madrid8638275642
11Espanyol4638121016-12
Espanyol sit in position 11, while Real Madrid sit in position 2, so table pressure belongs in the Both Teams To Score assessment.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

40%Espanyol Over 2.5
60%Real Madrid Over 2.5
3.2H2H avg goals
The Over 2.5 trend is mixed: Espanyol sit at 40% and Real Madrid sit at 60% with the H2H average at 3.2 goals, so the goals line needs more than one team's recent over rate.

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