Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Espanyol
Match Time & Date:
31/08/2024
19:15
Prediction: 0-1
Rayo Vallecano
Following a lucky goalless draw with Atletico Madrid, Espanyol will look to record their first win of the season when they take on Rayo Vallecano on Matchday 4. Los Periquitos were more than fortunate not to suffer a loss in Madrid and, no doubt, the newcomers need to improve their game if they are to avoid relegation. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but both Leandro Cabrera and Eduardo Exposito remain in the recovery room.
Los Vallecanos, on the other hand, produced a fine display in a 2-1 loss to Barcelona. As the capital club defeated Real Sociedad in their first away game of the season, we predict that they are going to pick up all three points from Saturday’s clash. Adrian Embarba is widely expected to return to the starting eleven, while Diego Mendez continues to 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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