Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Espanyol
Match Time & Date:
18/12/2024
21:30
Prediction: 1-1
Valencia
RCDE Stadium will host a postponed La Liga game between Espnayol and Valencia. Los Periquitos have a chance to escape the relegation zone, but Wednesday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the Catalan outfit. Both Marash Kumbulla and Polo Lazano are banned for the match, while both Jofre and El Hilali are back from suspension. Forward Irvin Cardona is a major doubt after limping off with injury in a goalless draw with Osasuna at the weekend.
Los Che, on the other hand, suffered yet another dip in form, with the team losing each of their last three league matches. As Valencia have been struggling in front of goal of late, we believe that punters from all four corners of the world can find value in betting on under 2.5 goals. The likes of Correia, Diakhaby, Gaya, and goalkeeper Mamardashvili should miss out with injuries for 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.
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