Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Espanyol play host to Sevilla at their RCDE Stadium in the opening match of La Liga round 11. Los Periquitos continue with their old habit of struggling on the road, while producing fine displays at home and they are surely capable of matching los Sevillanos in Friday’s clash. Jose Gragera is a major doubt after limping off with injury in a 4-1 loss to Athletic Bilbao, with Leandro Cabrera being ready to step up.
The Andalusians, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 5-1 loss to Barcelona. As both Sevilla and Espanyol are desperate to return to winning ways in the national championship, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. You should know that both sides managed to find the net in each of their last three meetings in the Spanish top flight. Midfielder Saul Niguez should be the only absentee in the away team.
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.