- This will be the 152nd Catalan derby between Espanyol and Barcelona: the Blaugrana lead by 84 wins to 34, 33 draws complete the record.
- Mauricio Pochettino's side are unbeaten at home in their last nine league games (six wins and three draws), and have not conceded a single goal in the last six at their own ground.
- However, Espanyol have won only once in their last five league games: three draws and one loss complete the record.
- Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 10 league games (nine wins and one draw), and they are on a run of seven consecutive wins.
- Barcelona boast the best defence of this competition (only 19 goals conceded), and have shipped only one goal in their last five fixtures.
- Away from home, Pep Guardiola's side are on a run of three consecutive wins, and have kept a clean sheet in the last two.
- The Blaugrana have netted 37 goals before half time, a league-high.
