Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Espanyol
Match Time & Date:
14/09/2024
16:15
Prediction: 1-1
Alaves
Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, Espanyol will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Deportivo Alaves on Matchday 5. Los Periquitos did well to put an end to their three-game winless run before the international break, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, and Eduardo Exposito remain in the recovery room.
The Basques, on the other hand, aim to build on back-to-back wins over Real Sociedad and Las Palmas, but beating Espanyol in Barcelona is easier said than done. Taking everything into account, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. You should know that under 2.5 goals have been netted in three of the previous four meetings between the two sides. Luis Garcia Plaza has a luxury to field the best possible side against the Catalan outfit.
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.
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