The Derbi Barceloní takes centre stage in LaLiga this Wednesday, May 15, as Espanyol welcome fierce city rivals Barcelona to the Estadi Cornella-El Prat.

Espanyol vs Barcelona: Odds

Espanyol to win: 7.50

Draw: 5.50

Barcelona to win: 1.33

*All odds are from Bet365 and are subject to change.

Espanyol vs Barcelona: Preview and team news

Espanyol form: LLLDW

Leganes 3-2 Espanyol (May 11)

Espanyol 1-2 Real Betis (May 4)

Villarreal 1-0 Espanyol (April 27)

Valencia 1-1 Espanyol (April 22)

Espanyol 1-0 Getafe (April 18)

Espanyol injuries/doubts: Brian Olivan (calf, out)

Barcelona form: LWDWW

Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid (May 11)
Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (May 6)
Real Valladolid 1-2 Barcelona (May 3)
Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan (April 30)
Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (April 26)

Barcelona injuries/doubts: Pau Cubarsi (stomach, minor doubt), Jules Kounde (hamstring, out), Pablo Torre (knee, out), Marc Bernal (knee, out), Inigo Martinez (suspension)

Espanyol vs Barcelona: Where to watch

USA: ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes

UK: Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1
Spain: RTVE.es, Movistar+, DAZN Spain, fuboTV España, 3Cat, TVE La 1, TV3, M+ Copa del Rey, Movistar Plus+
Germany: DAZN, Sportdigital FUSSBALL

Espanyol vs Barcelona: Facts to know

Barcelona sit atop the LaLiga standings with 82 points from 35 matches, eight points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, as the season draws to a close with just three games remaining. Should Hansi Flick's side secure a victory against their city rivals, they will clinch the title early.

Espanyol are at 16th in the table, accumulating 39 points and still in danger of relegation. They are closely followed by Deportivo Alaves in 17th with 35 points, while Leganes sit in the relegation zone at 34 points.
This clash marks the 218th edition of the Derbi Barceloní, with Barcelona historically dominating the fixture—winning 217 times, while Espanyol has emerged victorious on 44 occasions, with 46 matches ending in draws.
Barcelona are in fine form, boasting a five-match winning streak in the league, part of an impressive 16-match unbeaten run. The Catalan giants have also excelled away from home, winning their last five fixtures with an aggregate scoreline of 13-4.
Espanyol are struggling, winless in their last four league outings, which include a draw and three consecutive defeats.
The visitors have been particularly potent on the road this season, with 45 goals scored away from home—the highest tally in LaLiga. Real Madrid sit second with 31 goals in this category.
Both teams have seen "Both Teams to Score" succeed in 12 of Espanyol's 17 home matches this season, a statistic that also applies to Barcelona's away games.
Espanyol have only failed to find the net in three home matches this season, with the most recent instance occurring back in December.

Espanyol vs Barcelona: Betting tip

There couldn’t be a better stage for Barcelona to seal the title than by toppling their city rivals. All signs point to a Barcelona victory, but with their defensive frailties well known, even a struggling Espanyol side might fancy their chances of getting on the scoresheet.

Betting tip: Both teams to score and Barcelona to win (priced at 2.60 with Bet365).