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Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tips | 4 January 2026 High-flying Espanyol aim to extend their winning run to six games, but with title holders Barcelona finding their form of late, we predict a 3-1 away win. Los Periquitos have a chance to climb to the Champions League berth and their home record (6-1-2) is surely fueling fans with optimism ahead of the Catalan derby. You should know that Espanyol have been conceding only 0.75 goals per game at home of late. Midfielder Charles Pickel is on international duty with D.R. Congo, but he is not regarded as a first-team regular. Barca, on the other hand, are on a seven-game winning run in all competitions. Hansi Flicks troops are leading the chase for La Liga title and their expected goals of 2.10 is undisputedly a green flag. You should bear in mind that 3.80 goals per game have been netted in recent Barcelonas matches. The good news for the hosts is that important defender Jules Kounde has overcome his minor injury. Espanyol a

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RCD Espanyol vs FC Barcelona Match Preview RCD Espanyol welcome FC Barcelona to RCDE Stadium in a high-stakes Catalan derby as both sides aim to start 2026 strongly. Barcelona are looking to maintain momentum in La Liga, while Espanyol will rely on discipline and counterattacks. Match News & Current Form Espanyol: Solid at home, focusing on organisation, pressing in midfield, and counterattacks. Barcelona: Strong in recent matches, expected to dominate possession, break down defensive lines, and create chances through pace and creativity. Head-to-Head History Barcelona have dominated recent encounters but Espanyol occasionally produces surprises. Derbies are usually intense, tactical, and closely contested. Hot Stats & Streaks Barcelona are on a long unbeaten run in La Liga. Espanyol have been strong at home and are unbeaten in recent fixtures. Previous derbies often produce tight, low-to-medium scoring games. Likely Lineups & Key Players to Watch RCD Espanyol (Predicted 4231): GK: Mar

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RCD Espanyol vs FC Barcelona La Liga Matchday 18 Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026 Venue: RCDE Stadium (Stage Front Stadium), Cornellà de Llobregat Kick-off: 21:00 CET (8:00 PM GMT / 3:00 PM ET) The first Derbi Barceloní (Catalan Derby) of the season pits surprise high-flyers Espanyol against league leaders Barcelona in a fiery local rivalry clash to kick off 2026. Current Standings (after ~17-18 matches) FC Barcelona (1st): ~46 points, 4 points clear of Real Madrid. Best attack in La Liga (51 goals scored) and on a dominant run. RCD Espanyol (5th): ~33 points, eyeing a Champions League spot their strongest start in decades, just 2 points off 4th. Both teams enter in excellent form, making this one of the most anticipated derbies in years. Recent Form Espanyol: On fire 5 straight La Liga wins (e.g., 2-1 away at Athletic Bilbao). Solid defensively and clinical on counters. Barcelona: Unbeaten in La Liga since October 8 straight league wins (e.g., 2-0 at Villarreal), plus 7 wins across a

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FC Macarthur vs Auckland FC for Australia A-League Auckland FC dominate the recent rivalry: Played: 2 Auckland FC wins: 2 Macarthur wins: 0 Draws: 0 Goals scored (Auckland vs Macarthur): 31 overall Past matches include: Macarthur 01 Auckland (Nov 2024) Auckland scored through Guillermo May in an open first half Auckland 21 Macarthur (Feb 2025) Auckland edged it with better control and Historically Auckland have been the better side head-to-head. Auckland FC Strong away performance, unbeaten in several A-League trips with multiple wins/draws Average goals scored is solid, and they concede relatively few on the road. Have shown goal scoring capability later in matches (e.g., late winners and clutch Style: Structured, possession-oriented midfield, disciplined in transition with an eye for late finishes. game i prodition over won

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