Espanyol and Las Palmas are set to clash at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday, 24 May 2025, in a crucial game in the La Liga relegation battle. Espanyol, currently 17th with 39 points, are narrowly above the relegation zone, while Las Palmas, positioned 19th with 32 points, have already been relegated. The hosts know that a point will be enough to hold off Leganes, who are two points behind in 18th with an inferior goal difference. A win would guarantee them survival. However, a shock defeat against Las Palmas here would open the door for Leganes to beat bottom-of-the-table Valladolid and leapfrog them out of the relegation zone.
Recent performances provide little optimism for either side. Espanyol have faced offensive challenges, failing to score in four of their 18 home matches this season and averaging only 1.12 goals per game at home. Las Palmas, slightly more effective on the road with an average of 1.21 goals per game, have also struggled offensively, going scoreless in six of their 18 away fixtures. Defensively, both teams have shown vulnerabilities, with Espanyol conceding in their last six matches and Las Palmas in their last five. These weaknesses suggest a low-scoring game might be anticipated as both teams aim to address their deficiencies.
Espanyol have a slight historical advantage at home, remaining unbeaten in their last seven encounters with Las Palmas at the RCDE Stadium. However, the overall head-to-head record is balanced, with each team securing six wins in their last 16 meetings. The most frequent result, 0-1, underscores the closely contested nature of their matches. Las Palmas may draw confidence from their 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture, which could provide a psychological boost.
Key players Javi Puado and Fabio Silva will play crucial roles in overcoming their teams' scoring challenges. Puado, with 11 goals this season, and Silva, with 10, are integral to their respective teams' survival aspirations. As the relegation battle intensifies, this match could significantly influence the final standings at the bottom of the LaLiga table.
Espanyol - Las Palmas Key Facts
Espanyol have demonstrated a strong home performance against Las Palmas, remaining unbeaten in their last seven encounters at home, which include five victories and two draws. This record suggests a high probability of Espanyol securing points in this match.
Both teams are currently experiencing a five-match losing streak in La Liga. This shared lack of recent success may result in a closely contested match, potentially characterised by fewer goals.
Historically, the most common result between Espanyol and Las Palmas is 0-1, which has occurred in four matches. This trend towards low-scoring outcomes is a significant factor for consideration when placing bets on total goals.
Espanyol vs Las Palmas Betting Predictions
Primary Bet:Over 2.5 goals @ 4/5
Espanyol and Las Palmas face off in a crucial relegation battle, setting the stage for an intense and potentially high-scoring fixture. The primary bet of over 2.5 goals is backed by a compelling 72.84% probability, underpinned by both teams' defensive frailties. Espanyol have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches, while Las Palmas have conceded in each of their last five. Offensively, Espanyol average 1.12 goals per home match, with Las Palmas netting 1.21 goals per away fixture. This combined scoring potential strongly supports the "over 2.5 goals" prediction.
Secondary Bet:Home Win @ 1/3
The secondary bet of a "home win" is bolstered by Espanyol's impressive home record against Las Palmas, winning five of their last seven meetings and remaining unbeaten in all seven. While Espanyol are enduring a five-match losing streak, Las Palmas's struggles are even more pronounced—they have failed to score in their last three matches and are winless in their last five. Espanyol’s home advantage, coupled with Las Palmas's lacklustre attack, makes this a solid value bet despite both sides' recent poor form.
