RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 01 February

Betiball's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid on 01 February 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid preview before placing your bet.

RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid: Starting Lineups Time : 01/02/2025 16:00

RCD Espanyol
1 - 0
Finished
Real Madrid
90' event Marash Kumbulla
85' event Carlos Romero
83' event Fernando Calero / Javi Puado
73' event Alejo Veliz / Roberto Fernandez Jaen
67' event Alvaro Tejero Sacristan / Jofre Carreras Pages
66' event Antoniu Roca / Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
61' event Carlos Romero
event 87' Brahim Diaz / Lucas Vazquez Iglesias
event 80' Luka Modric / Daniel Ceballos Fernandez
event 21' Vinicius Jose Paixao de Oliveira Junior Goal ruled out
event 15' Raul Asencio / Antonio Rudiger
90' event Marash Kumbulla
event 87' Brahim Diaz / Lucas Vazquez Iglesias
85' event Carlos Romero
event 80' Luka Modric / Daniel Ceballos Fernandez
83' event Fernando Calero / Javi Puado
event 21' Vinicius Jose Paixao de Oliveira Junior Goal ruled out
73' event Alejo Veliz / Roberto Fernandez Jaen
event 15' Raul Asencio / Antonio Rudiger
67' event Alvaro Tejero Sacristan / Jofre Carreras Pages
66' event Antoniu Roca / Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
61' event Carlos Romero
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
Substitutions
#9 Alejo Veliz
#5 Fernando Calero
#12 Alvaro Tejero Sacristan
#31 Antoniu Roca
#16 Walid Cheddira
#33 Angel Fortuno Vinas
#18 Alvaro Aguado
#3 Sergi Gomez Sola
#13 Fernando Pacheco Flores
#11 Pere Milla Pena
#8 Eduardo Exposito
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol Real Madrid Real Madrid
5Shots20
2Shots on Goal7
14Fouls3
1Corner Kick8
3Free kick14
0Offside1
2Yellow card0
12Aerial12
7Save1
17Successful Tackles7
9Interceptions11
18Long pass31
1Assist0
4Substitution3
3Shots off goal13
6Head Success6
1Blocked6
18Tackle7
8Dribbles8
4Throw-in18
243Passes793
57Attacks142
21Dangerous attacks93
0Corner Kicks(HT)2
Real Madrid Real Madrid
Substitutions
#10 Luka Modric
#21 Brahim Diaz
#35 Raul Asencio
#4 David Alaba
#23 Ferland Mendy
#18 Jesus Vallejo Lazaro
#39 Lorenzo
#15 Arda Guler
#13 Andriy Lunin
#16 Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
#34 Sergio Mestre
Commentary
90' Marash Kumbulla - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
87' Real Madrid — substitution: Brahim Diaz / Lucas Vazquez Iglesias
85' Goal! Carlos Romero - RCD Espanyol
83' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Fernando Calero / Javi Puado
80' Real Madrid — substitution: Luka Modric / Daniel Ceballos Fernandez
73' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Alejo Veliz / Roberto Fernandez Jaen
67' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Alvaro Tejero Sacristan / Jofre Carreras Pages
66' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Antoniu Roca / Urko Gonzalez de Zarate
61' Carlos Romero - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
21' VAR review - Real Madrid
15' Real Madrid — substitution: Raul Asencio / Antonio Rudiger

How We Build the RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid on 01 February 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

RCD Espanyol vs Real Madrid Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess RCD Espanyol's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Real Madrid's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where RCD Espanyol and Real Madrid sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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