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La Liga Matchweek 18
Espanyol crestEspanyolLLLWD
16:00
Sunday 3 January 2027 · UK time
Barcelona crestBarcelonaLLWWW
RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Espanyol host Barcelona in La Liga Matchweek 18 on Sunday 3 January 2027, 16:00 (UK time) at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat.

Espanyol sit 13th with 12 points from 12 matches, 21 points behind of 1st-placed Barcelona.

Espanyol are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5). Barcelona are in mixed form (3W 0D 2L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Espanyol a 10% chance of victory, Barcelona 75% and the draw 15%. It makes Barcelona the favourites, with expected goals of 0.96 against 2.76.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Espanyol vs Barcelona?

Kick-off is Sunday 3 January 2027, 16:00 UK time.

Where is Espanyol vs Barcelona played?

The match is played at RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat.

Who is predicted to win Espanyol vs Barcelona?

Our Poisson data model rates Espanyol at 10%, the draw at 15% and Barcelona at 75%. The most likely single scoreline is 0-2. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.