LiontipsEspanyol vs Real Madrid. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Espanyol had a great Segunda season and earned a promotion back to La Liga at the first time of asking. Club managed to strengthen some positions, but they will still have to fight hard to retain the La Liga spot.
After seven rounds of the current season White-Blues have one victory and three draws, which brought them six points and a 14th spot in the standings. Team's weakest link is their offensive line, they scored only four goals so far.
After a draw against Betis (2:2) Budgerigars recorded a home victory over Alaves (1:0). On previous Saturday Vicente Moreno's men failed to put up a fight against Sevilla (0:2).
Calero, Miguelon, Puado and Herrera won't be able to play against Real.
In the previous season Real failed to catch up to their local rivals, Atletico. Carlo Ancelotti has an objective to avoid that mistake in the new season. So far team is successful.
In seven rounds of the current season The Blancos recorded five victories and two draws, which brought them 17 points and a top spot in the standings. Their offensive line is powerful, Karim Benzema is the best goalscorer of the team with eight goals.
In the most recent match team got a draw against Villarreal (0:0) at home.
Club got off to an ambigious start in the Champions League group stage, in the first match Galacticos recorded an away victory over Inter (1:0), but then they suffered a home defeat to Sheriff (1:2).
Bale, Carvajal, Marcelo and Ceballos won't be able to play against Espanyol.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent away matches of Espanyol
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3.5
This bet won in two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In 2 out of 6 most recent matches of the visitors penalties were given
Tip and bets
Espanyol are having difficulties in the season so far, team has serious problems with the offensive game. Real are looking great so far, today they will have a chance to secure the top spot before the international matches break. Madrid team is always motivated for Barcelona matches and we are expecting the same in this match. We are expecting a success from the leader, they should be able to record a victory due to a class of players.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Real Madrid
In 2 out of 3 most recent head-to-head matches capital club recorded a victory by two goals. Hosts will park the bus today, so we think that they will avoid a crushing defeat.
Our second bet is on Real to win by two goals
