Prediction Espanyol — Real MadridSunday, 3 May 2026 at 19:00

Espanyol
Home
13th in table
VS

Real Madrid
Away
2nd in table
Our Prediction
Away Win
match result
Odds
1.76
best odds
Comparative Statistics
Probabilities (bookmaker margin removed)
Over 2.5 goals
1.91
52% implied
Under 2.5 goals
1.98
51% implied
∑Poisson Model
Espanyol
1.14
expected goals (λ)
Expected total
3.42
goals/match
Real Madrid
2.28
expected goals (λ)
Probability comparison
Most probable scores
1–2
9.7%
1–1
8.5%
0–2
8.5%
0–1
7.4%
1–3
7.4%
0–3
6.4%
Most probable score in blue. Calculated with Poisson model.
Expert Analysis
Real Madrid’s potent attack contrasts sharply with Espanyol’s fragile defense, making a Madrid win likely despite the latter’s mid-table status. The Poisson model estimates a 62.6% chance of a Madrid victory, exceeding bookmakers’ 55%, indicating value. I back Madrid to win at 1.76 due to their offensive strength and Espanyol’s defensive weakness; risk lies in Espanyol deploying a highly defensive setup.
Match information
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