Barcelona vs Espanyol, or Derbi Barceloní as they call it in Spain, is an intercity rivalry that’s been going on since 1929. Barça leads the all-time series in the Spanish top flight with 101 wins in the league, along with 39 draws, and 34 defeats. Oddsmakers think Barça will record its 102nd win over Espanyol on New Year’s Eve. What do we think? Keep reading to find out!
Before Betting on Barcelona vs Espanyol
Spanish La Liga returns after almost two months, meaning that both teams have had plenty of time to prepare for this game. Neither has big problems with injuries, which means that both Barcelona and Espanyol will probably go with their best XI on Saturday.
Knowing this, you understand why Barcelona is the betting favorite. Barça’s roster is significantly better than the one of Espanyol. In fact, according to Transfermarkt, the total value of Barcelona’s squad is somewhere in the ballpark of $800 million, which is almost nine times more than the value of Espanyol’s roster.
Barcelona vs Espanyol Offshore Betting Odds & Pick
| Offshore Sportsbook | Barcelona | Draw | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | -400 | +545 | +950 |
| BetUS | -400 | +525 | +1000 |
| SportsBetting.ag | -400 | +545 | +950 |
| Pinnacle | -391 | +526 | +1090 |
| MyBookie | -390 | +550 | +920 |
This is a must-win game for Barcelona. Xavi’s team is sitting in the no. 1 position in La Liga, but Real Madrid is behind by just two points. That said, anything but a win on Saturday could mean Barça dropping out of the top position.
Pick: Barcelona & Over 2.5 Goals
