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Espanyol vs Valencia Prediction & Betting tips
There is no clear favorite on this occasion, as the two teams are competitive and offensive by nature. For this reason and knowing that the “parakeets” have players of attack level, we believe that an equality is an interesting option to bet. Remember that the “che” box knows how to stand as a visitor thanks to the hierarchy of its players and the work of coach Marcelino. Paint to be a tactical duel but dapper, being feasible that each side can score a goal in favor.
Espanyol:
The league start of the “parakeets” can be cataloged as positive, since they drew 1-1 against Celta in Balaídos. It was an even match in which possession and goal situations were shared (48% vs 52%). Yes, the team of Rubi was ahead on the scoreboard at the end of the first stage, not being able to sustain for a long time the advantage obtained (goal assigned to the 7 ‘minutes of the complementary stage). The logic indicates that their boys risk at certain moments, since they will face a rival of hierarchy. Of course, the DT will keep the 4-3-3 system between the lines, being vital that Piatti and Leo Baptistao appear on the wings. In the middle Darder, Roca and Víctor Sánchez will be in charge of marking and elaborating.
As a local in the RCDE Stadium, Espanyol registered several results during the previous season, after winning 8 matches, matching another 6 and losing the remaining 5. In terms of goals, scored 20 goals and gave 16 on his fence, proving to be ineffective midfield forward. The strange thing is that he had good players in that area of the field. For this season, the striker Borja Iglesias has arrived to change this situation, being ideal that the offensive reference be made when the Catalans play in their stadium.
Valencia:
The box “che” arrives toned to this duel after equalizing 1-1 against Atlético Madrid in its league debut. The process of that match was intense from the first time, noticing a slight superiority of Atleti in those first 45 ‘minutes of play (win 0-1). Luckily for the team’s aspirations, the draw came quickly thanks to the goal converted by Rodrigo (11 ‘minutes of the second half). Now the objective of those led by Marcelino is to be more aggressive in attack, trying to take advantage of the lower hierarchy of the “parakeets”. Clearly this in comparison with that of Atlético del “Cholo”.
As a visitor in the previous campaign, Valencia registered acceptable scorecards after winning 9 matches, matching another 4 and losing the remaining 6 that played in this condition (29 goals scored and 22 transferred in their goal). If we analyze these numbers we can conclude that the picture “che” was compact and competitive playing away from Mestalla. Best of all, it was effective and relatively strong defensively. For this exit, Marcelino is expected to use a somewhat conservative system, as he will play against a difficult opponent to overcome. Of course, the DT has many level players to unbalance from the initial whistle.
In the last 5 and a half years, Espanyol and Valencia have played 7 matches in Catalan territory. The results of these games were the following: Draw 3-3 in April 2013, victory 3-1 of Espanyol in August 2013, victory 2-0 of Espanyol in January 2015 for the Copa del Rey, victory 1-2 of Valencia in February 2015, 1-0 triumph of Espanyol in September 2015, victory 0-1 of Valencia in May 2017 and victory 0-2 of Valencia in November 2017. Apparently, the “che” box has won his last two starts at the RCDE Stadium, standing out for being effective in attack and solid in defensive matters.
Espanyol vs Valencia head to head matches
08.04.18 LL Valencia Espanyol 1 : 0
19.11.17 LL Espanyol Valencia 0 : 2
13.05.17 LL Espanyol Valencia 0 : 1
15.01.17 LL Valencia Espanyol 2 : 1
13.02.16 LL Valencia Espanyol 2 : 1