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Espanyol vs Valencia: Prediction and Betting Odds 4.35
Espanyol will play in the 13th round of La Liga at their home stadium, Stage Front. The Parrots and Bats drew in their last face-to-face encounter on this field, but what can we expect from the match against Valencia on December 18? Our experts have assessed the teams' chances and prepared the best bets for the game. All the answers are in this forecast. Our star expert Alexander Mostovoy shared his version of the forecast
Command Analysis
Espanyol
SpainCurrent form
Espanyol continue to struggle this season, sitting 14th in La Liga. The latest 3-0 defeat to Celta Vigo highlighted the team’s defensive problems, which have now conceded 10 goals in the last three games. Such results not only reflect weaknesses in the defensive organisation, but also have a negative impact on the players’ morale. However, the Catalans have shown more confidence at home, as evidenced by the recent 2-1 win over Cadiz, where the team showed character despite the opponent’s abundance of chances. It is important to note that Espanyol remain extremely inconsistent, alternating successful games with failures.
In their last five matches, they have suffered three defeats, one draw and one win. This form makes them one of the most unpredictable clubs this season. Problems in the center of the field and the lack of a stable leader in the attack further complicate the situation, although some progress in the game is noticeable. The game at home stands out in particular, where the team traditionally plays more confidently, which gives hope to the fans for a positive result against Valencia. For https://www.rcdespanyol.com target=_blank rel=noopener>Espanyol, this match will be a chance to demonstrate progress and consolidate the result at home, but for this they will need to solve the problems in defense and improve the effectiveness in attack.
Disqualifications and injuries
Espanyol will be without several key players for the upcoming match: Edu Esposito (muscle injury), Adria Pedrosa (recovery from surgery), Joan Garcia (ankle injury). Mohamed Ounouwara remains in doubt due to a minor injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- Espanyol have conceded at least one goal in 13 of their last 15 La Liga matches
- The team has won only two of its last eight league games.
- Forward Javier Puado has scored three times in five home games this season
Estimated line-up: Garcia - Terejo, El Hilili, Gomez, Carbero - Romero, Milla, Lozano, Villa - Cardona, Roca.
Valencia
SpainCurrent form
Valencia have had a tough time in La Liga this season. Their latest 1-0 defeat to Valladolid on December 13 extended their losing streak to three games in a row. They have won just one of their last nine league games, drawing three and losing five. The results have seen them drop to the bottom of the table, six points off the safety of 17th place.
The poor second-half performance is particularly worrying: in their last 12 away La Liga games, Valencia have scored just one goal after the break. However, Espanyol have not beaten their visitors on this pitch since 2006, which gives some hope to the team. The coach is currently under threat of being sacked and he simply needs to somehow motivate his players to win.
Disqualifications and injuries
Valencia will face personnel problems in the upcoming match: Giorgi Mamardashvili (injury), Pepelu (injury), Thierry Correia (injury), Mouctar Diakhaby (injury), Hugo Duro (injury), Rafa Mir (injury)
Interesting trends for betting
- Valencia have not won in the first half of their last 15 La Liga games (eight draws and six defeats)
- The team has not won in the second half for 12 consecutive away matches in the championship (five draws and seven defeats)
- The last three head-to-head meetings with Espanyol in La Liga have ended in a draw
Probable lineup: Roman Yaremchuk - Vazquez, Tarrega, Garciorovsky, Correa - Almeida, Guillaumont, Lopez, Tejon - Fran Perez, Diego Lopez
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:2
Two of the visitors' last five matches ended in a draw
7.60Bet Valencia to score in the second half
The bet came in in the last two games
1.65Espanyol to not score in first half
In three of the last six games the bet has won
1.55Tip and bets
Espanyol and Valencia will be looking for a win in this upcoming match, given their current league position and the need to end their losing streaks. Espanyol have traditionally been the bolder and more productive side at home, as their recent home games have shown – they have scored at least one goal in five of their six games at the Cornella-El Prat stadium. However, their defence remains problematic, as they have conceded goals in 13 of their last 15 La Liga games.
Valencia are experiencing personnel problems, especially in defense, which increases the likelihood of a goal from the hosts. However, despite the inconsistent results, the visitors are not bad at converting moments in attack: Hugo Duro and Fran Perez regularly create threats and have scored in recent away matches. In addition, in four of the last five head-to-head meetings, both teams have exchanged goals, which indicates a high potential for scoring and the current form of the teams.
Our prediction is that both teams will score . We bet on this with a coefficient of 2.12
Bet on the outcome
The match against Espanyol will be an important moment for Valencia, which is looking to strengthen its position in La Liga. Despite the problems in defense, the team shows confident play in attack, especially on the road. Espanyol, in turn, is unstable and makes many mistakes in defense, which gives the visitors a chance to snatch a minimal victory. Historically, Valencia has successfully performed against the Catalans, and this adds confidence in the outcome.
Our prediction is a one-goal victory for Valencia. We bet on it with odds of 4.35
Bet on corners
The game at the Cornella-El Prat stadium promises to be dynamic, with frequent attacks and counter-attacks from both teams. Espanyol will try to play through the flanks, which increases the likelihood of set pieces, including corners. Valencia, playing second fiddle, will also create many moments after quick connections. The last matches involving these teams showed a high average total for corners.
Forecast - total corners over 9.5. We bet on this with odds of 1.95
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