Wins against Real Madrid and Osasuna this week have put Barcelona right back into the title race, which is something that local rivals Espanyol will want to have a say in this weekend.

Match Preview

Quique Sanchez Flores’ men don’t have much to play for themselves, but recent derbies between these two teams have been very fiery indeed. The hosts will look to be solid defensively.

- Espanyol 1-0 Alaves

- Leganes 0-1 Espanyol

- Espanyol 0-1 Atletico

- Sporting 1-1 Espanyol

Espanyol’s home form has been excellent this season, with the hosts winning six of their last eight games in Cornella. Their only recent defeats have come against Real Sociedad and Atletico.

The Blaugrana, meanwhile, have slipped to defeats in two of their last four away games in LaLiga, as both Deportivo La Coruna and Malaga have managed to take a much-needed three points.

- Malaga 2-0 Barcelona

- Barcelona 3-2 Real Sociedad

- Real Madrid 2-3 Barcelona

- Barcelona 7-1 Osasuna

Espanyol vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Advice

Neymar returns from suspension for the away side, while the likes of Andre Gomes, Paco Alcacer and Denis Suarez will be high on confidence if called upon after performing well last time out.

Barcelona will be desperate to keep up the pressure on Real Madrid, who still have a game in hand over them, but Espanyol would be happy to just see their opponents lose the title.

Our Tip

Tip: Draw: Bet365 (7.5)