LiontipsEspanyol vs Real Sociedad. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Espanyol put up a great performance in the previous season and earned a promotion back to La Liga at the first time of asking. Team got off to a successful start in Primera, their performance satisfied everyone.
After 14 rounds of the current season The Budgerigars have four victories and five draws, which earned them 17 points and an 11th spot in the standings. After a successful match against Granada (2:0) Catalan team went down to their local rivals, Barcelona (0:1).
Gil won't be able to perform due to a knee injury.
Real Sociedad managed to keep the old squad and got off to a strong start in the new season. After first rounds team even earned a top spot in the standings, but lost it one month ago. Imanol Alguacil's men are at the 3rd spot in the Europa League and on December 9 they will have a decisive battle for the second spot against PSV.
Basques recorded eight victories and five draws in La Liga, which brought them 29 points and a 2nd position in the standings. In the most recent round team drew to Valencia (0:0).
Fernandez, Monreal and Elustondo are on team's injuried list.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Espanyol
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 0:0
3 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors ended in a draw
Tip and bets
We are expecting an intensity in the middle of the pitch from this match, opponents usually beat their opponents with a little effort. Both opponents got off to a good start, but visitors are a slight favourite. We will place a bet on Basques, they should be able to record a victory due to higher class and motivation of their players.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Real Sociedad
We are not expecting many goals to be scored in this match. Visitors just played a difficult Europa League match and they still need to keep the energy for the last Europa League match.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
