Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Espanyol and Cartagena take on each other at Stage Front Stadium on the last day of the regular season. Los Periquitos have already booked their spot in the playoffs, but a win over Cartagena could see them overtake Eibar in third place in the standings. Experienced forward Salvi Sanchez is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, while Eduardo Exposito remains in the recovery room.
Los Boquerones, on the other hand, have nothing to play for in Sunday’s clash. As Cartagena failed to impress in back-to-back defeats to Eibar and Huesca, we predict that the Catalans are going to pick up all three points from the match. The likes of Alarcon, Ortuno, and Ayllon should sneak into the starting line-up, whilst there are no fresh injury worries in the away team. In the first half of the season Espanyol defeated Cartagena 2-0 at Estadio Municipal Cartagonova.
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.