LiontipsVillarreal vs Espanyol. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
After 25 rounds of the current season Valencian team has ten victories and nine draws, delivering 39 points and a 6th spot in the standings. In four latest rounds The Yellow Submarine got one draw against Real Madrid (0:0) and recorded three victories.
In the latest match hosts recorded a victory over Granada (4:1), they are only three points adrift from the 4th-placed Barcelona. Team also got off to a great start in the Champions League playoffs, Unai Emery's men drew to Juventus (1:1).
Coquelin, Moreno and Pena won't feature in the upcoming match.
Espanyol got off to a confident start in the Spanish Cup, team managed to beat Palencia and Ponferradina, but failed to advance further, club was eliminated by Mallorca in the round of 16.
After 25 rounds of La Liga The White-Blues have seven victories and eight draws, delivering 29 points and a 14th spot in the standings. In two latest rounds the Budgerigars split the points with Barcelona (2:2) and Sevilla (1:1).
Lopez won't play in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 latest matches of Villarreal
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Villarreal won 2 out of 5 latest head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
In our opinion, hosts will have more chances for a victory today - team is looking great in the current season, especially in European campaign. Moreover, Villarreal are unbeaten at home since November. We are expecting a confident victory from Valencians due to their experience and class.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Villarreal
We don't think that opponents will create many goal opportunities. In 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches less than three goals were scored, so we are expecting another low-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
