Our prediction for this match:
Burnley
Match Time & Date:
05/08/2018
08:30 AM
Prediction: 2-0
Espanyol
Burnley play host to Espanyol at their Turf Moor in their final warm-up game ahead of the start of the new Premier League campaign. Over the years the Clarets have established themselves as a mid-table side in the Premier League, but, no doubt, their main goal is to secure yet another top flight survival. Burnley will play on four fronts in the 2018/2019 season as they represent England in the Europa League. Sean Dyche’s men are eager to kick-off the new Premier League campaign in style and there is every chance they will fight tooth and nail against Espanyol in their final warm-up game. Los Periquitos suffered a shocking 3-2 loss to Cincinnati in their last friendly game and seeing that they have been struggling at the back in pre-season, we believe that there is a big value in betting on Burnley, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home.
Highlighted Player (Scott Arfield):
Despite being born in Dechmont, Scotland, Scott Arfield represents Canada on the international stage. Arfield, though, played for Scotland U19 and U21 teams in the past and he made one appearance for Scotland B as well. Scott’s father, though, was born in Toronto, Canada and that is the main reason why he decided to play for the Canada national football team.
The Burnley midfielder made his Canada debut on March 25, 2016 in a 3-0 loss to Mexico. Scott Arfield began his club career at Falkirk and he scored 13 goals in 108 appearances in the league for the Scottish club. In 2010 he signed a deal with Huddersfield Town and he played for the Terriers from until 2013.
As previously mentioned, Arfield currently wear’s Burnley shirt, meaning that he is enjoying the Premier League football. You should bear in mind that the Scottish midfielder netted one goal for Burnley in the 2016/2017 season. He found the net in a 2-1 win over Everton on October 10, 2016.
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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