Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Espanyol
Match Time & Date:
03/11/2023
21:00
Prediction: 1-1
Eibar
All eyes will be on Stage Front Stadium when Espanyol and Eibar lock horns in the La Liga 2 derby on Friday evening. Los Periquitos suffered a dip in form, with the team losing to both Leganes and Sporting Gijon in the previous two league matches, but they are seen as favourites to beat los Armeros in front of home fans. Fernando Calero misses out through suspension, while both Omar El Hilali and Pol Lozano are sidelined with injuries.
Eibar, on the other hand, are eyeing their third consecutive league win, but seeing that the Catalans are tough to beat at home, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Barring any fresh injury worries, Joseba Etxeberria is unlikely to make changes to the team that rolled over Real Valladolid 5-1 at the weekend. The former Athletic Bilbao footballer has a full squad to choose from.
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.
