Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Espanyol
Match Time & Date:
5 October 2024
13:00
Prediction: 1-1
Mallorca
Out-of-form Espanyol will look to put an end to their three-game losing run when they face Mallorca in the La Liga round 9. Los Periquitos suffered a dip in form and they face yet another tough challenge against the in-form Bermellones. To make things even worse, Javi Puado limped off with injury in the last league match, with Pere Milla likely to step up.
Mallorca, on the other hand, are on a three-game winning run in the Spanish top flight and we predict that they will take advantage of the current situation in Espanyol’s dressing room. Even though both Takuma Asano and Vedat Muriqi are sidelined with injuries, we are tempted to put our money on the visitors, who have found their form of late. In Muriqi’s absence, Canada international Cyle Larin is likely to prove a handful for the opposition back-line.
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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