Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Espanyol
Match Time & Date:
17/01/2025
21:00
Prediction: 2-1
Valladolid
Espanyol will be aiming to put an end to their five-game winless run when they take on Real Valladolid in the La Liga round 20. Los Periquitos are eager to win Friday’s relegation six-pointer, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for Manolo Gonzalez’s troops. Both Pablo Ramon and Salvi Sanchez are major doubts, while midfielder Jose Gragera remains in the recovery room.
La Pucela, on the other hand, desperately needed a win against Real Betis and they managed to get one thanks to Kike Perez’s goal. Valladolid, though, have been struggling on the travels this term, which is probably the main reason why we are going to bet on the Catalan outfit. The good news for the visiting side is that Juanmi Latasa is back from suspension, but aforementioned midfielder Kike Perez should miss out with injury.
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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