Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Espanyol
Match Time & Date:
26/09/2024
19:00
Prediction: 1-2
Villarreal
Espanyol and Villarreal square off each other at RCDE Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting La Liga encounter. Los Periquitos aim to recover from a 4-1 loss to Real Madrid and you should know that they are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground. Talented Argentina forward Alejo Veliz is pushing for a start, while midfielder Eduardo Exposito remains on the sidelines with injury.
The Yellow Submarine, on the other hand, suffered a 5-1 defeat to Barcelona on Matchday 6, but it has to be noted that they missed several clear-cut opportunities to score in Sunday’s clash. Villarreal are more of a team than Espanyol and we predict that Marcelino’s men are going to pick up all three points from Wednesday’s clash. The likes of Willy Kambwala, Gerard Moreno, Juan Foyth, and Alfonso Pedraza are out of contention 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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