How it finished
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2–1. Bawler's model had Real Madrid in front at 49% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.9 goals and the match produced 3. Espanyol had 8 shots (3 on target) to Real Madrid's 21 (8), with 37% of the ball against 63%. Expected goals finished 1.1 to 2.9.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
What we expected
What we expected before kickoff.
Each row is drawn on one scale, so a bar means the same length on both sides. Shots and corners are not shown for this fixture — we do not have enough counted matches for these sides yet.
Our numbers, most likely first
What we published for this match, strongest first — our three strongest above the line.
No first-half forecast for this fixture.
Model inputs
Head to head
Common questions
Who won Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2–1. Bawler's model had Real Madrid in front at 49% before kickoff, and that is how it finished. It forecast 2.9 goals and the match produced 3. Espanyol had 8 shots (3 on target) to Real Madrid's 21 (8), with 37% of the ball against 63%. Expected goals finished 1.1 to 2.9.
What was the final score in Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
Espanyol 1–2 Real Madrid, played on 22 Aug 2026 in the SPAIN: LaLiga. Bawler's model had gone into it with Espanyol 25%, the draw 25% and Real Madrid 49%.
What were the stats in Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
Full-time: Possession 37%–63%, Expected goals (xG) 1.1–2.9, Shots 8–21, Shots on target 3–8, Shots inside box 5–15, Big chances 2–3, Corners 0–8, Saves 6–2, Fouls 19–7, Offsides 3–0, Yellow cards 5–1.
Did both teams score in Espanyol vs Real Madrid?
Yes — both Espanyol and Real Madrid scored, finishing 1–2. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 57% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Espanyol vs Real Madrid right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Our call — we said Real Madrid or draw 75%, it finished Real Madrid won (49% called); Total goals — we said 2.9, it finished 3; Both teams to score — we said 57%, it finished Yes; Graded pick — we said Over 1.5 goals 79%, it finished Landed.