Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Albacete
Match Time & Date:
13/08/2023
19:30
Prediction: 0-2
Espanyol
Estadio Carlos Belmonte will host Sunday’s football game between Albacete and Espanyol, who face each other in the opening match of the season. Albacete’s preseason was a mixed bag, with the team beating both Las Palmas and Al Wakra, while losing to Utrecht and Cadiz and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play. Both Sergi Maestre and Pedro Benito are sidelined with injuries, while there are no suspended players in the home team.
Los Periquitos, on the other hand, are eyeing their fourth consecutive win over Albacete in all competitions. Since the club chiefs managed to keep hold of key players in the summer transfer window, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on the visiting team. In their last encounter at the venue Espanyol outplayed Albacete 3-0.
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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