Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
All eyes will be on Stage Front Stadium when Espanyol and Real Oviedo square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Segunda Division game. Los Periquitos have drawn each of their last five league matches and, as a result, they are five points behind the automatic promotion berth. Nico Melamed is banned for the match, while Jofri is a major doubt after suffering an injury in a goalless draw with Real Valladolid.
Los Azules, on the other hand, have been showing signs of improvement of late, with the team beating both Huesca and Zaragoza in the previous two league matches. Real Oviedo and Espanyol, though, seem to be evenly matched at the moment and we predict that they are going to share the spoils in Monday’s derby. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Barcelona.
Highlighted Team (Espanyol):
Espanyol are a Catalan club that plays in Spanish La Liga. Espanyol were founded in 1900 and their original name was Sociedad Espanola de Football. In 1901 the Catalan club changed its name to Club Espanol de Futbol. Los Periquitos used to play in bright yellow shirts in the past, but current colour of the team’s home kit is blue and white.
Espanyol’s fiercest rivals are Barcelona and the two teams face each other in the Catalan derby (Derbi barceloni). Espanyol have always been in Barca’s shadow, but it has to be noted that los Periquitos have won four Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup trophies).
The likes of Raul Tamudo, Jose Maria, Antonio Argiles and Mauricio Pochettino are players with most appearances for the Catalan outfit. Espanyol play their home games at Estadio Cornella-El Prat and the capacity of the stadium is 40,500. Los Periquitos have never participated in the Champions League.