RCD Espanyol vs Barcelona

Current streaks

Recent form

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol's recent form has been inconsistent, with a concerning downturn in their last three matches. The team are currently experiencing a three-match losing streak, which has seen them concede seven goals whilst only scoring three. This run of defeats has come after a more positive spell where they secured back-to-back wins against RC Celta and Getafe, keeping clean sheets in both matches. Espanyol's goal-scoring record has been modest, averaging just over one goal per game in their last six matches. Defensively, they have been equally average, conceding the same number of goals as they've scored. Their most recent match against Leganés was particularly high-scoring, ending in a 3-2 defeat, which is notable given that two-thirds of their recent games have seen fewer than 2.5 goals. Despite their current 14th position in La Liga, Espanyol's form suggests they may be at risk of slipping further down the table if they cannot arrest their current slide.

Barcelona

Barcelona have been in impressive form recently, sitting atop La Liga with 82 points from 35 games. Their last six matches have been particularly eventful, with four wins, one draw, and one loss. The Blaugrana have been prolific in front of goal, scoring 16 times in these six games for an average of 2.67 goals per match. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 13 goals at an average of 2.17 per game. Notably, Barcelona have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with five of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals scored. Their most recent outing was a thrilling 4-3 victory over rivals Real Madrid in La Liga, while they also triumphed 3-2 against the same opponents in the Copa del Rey. Despite their strong league position, Barcelona's last clean sheet came seven games ago, which may be a concern for manager Xavi Hernández.

Recent home/away form

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol have shown mixed form at home in their recent fixtures, with a notable tendency for low-scoring encounters. The team have managed to secure two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six home matches, demonstrating resilience against top-tier opponents such as Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid. Interestingly, Espanyol have been remarkably consistent in their goal-scoring, netting exactly one goal in each of these six games. This consistency is reflected in their defensive performance as well, with 83% of their matches seeing under 2.5 goals. Despite their 14th position in the league, Espanyol have maintained a positive goal difference at home during this period, conceding only five goals whilst keeping two clean sheets. Their ability to grind out results against stronger opposition, as evidenced by their win against Real Madrid and draw with Atlético, suggests that Espanyol are a formidable force at their home ground, even if they struggle to convert draws into wins.

Barcelona

Barcelona's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with four wins and two losses in their last six matches on the road. The Catalan giants have shown their attacking prowess, scoring an impressive 12 goals in these fixtures, averaging 2 goals per game. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding 10 goals at an average of 1.67 per match. Notably, Barcelona have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals. The standout matches include a thrilling 4-3 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League and a convincing 4-2 victory over Atlético de Madrid in La Liga. Despite the occasional setback, Barcelona's overall away form remains strong, as evidenced by their league-leading 82 points from 35 games, showcasing their ability to consistently perform on the road.