Real Madrid has been struggling lately, losing three of their last five matches, including a heavy 4-2 defeat in their most recent game. On the other hand, Espanyol has been in much better shape, with two wins and a draw in their last five outings, and they haven't lost in their last three games.

When these two teams have met in the past, the matches have often been high-scoring, with four or more goals in three of their last five encounters. Given Real Madrid's poor form and Espanyol's recent strong run, this match looks like it could be an open and close contest, but based on current form, Espanyol seems the more likely team to come out on top.