LiontipsReal Sociedad vs Espanyol. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Real Sociedad got off to a great start of the season, team managed to achieve some satisfying results, which gave hope for Champions League spots, but team's performance eventually dropped.
Three-time holder of the Spanish Cup got off to a confident start in the current edition of the tournament as well, beating Zamora (3:0), Panaderia (4:0) and Leganes (3:2) in first rounds. A match against Atletico was not easy, but Basques came out on top once again - they secured a clear victory over the reigning La Liga champions (2:0).
Team was eliminated from the competition in the quarter-final, they failed to withstand in a battle against Betis at home (0:4).
After 29 rounds of La Liga Imanol Alguacil's men have 13 victories and nine draws to their name, delivering 48 points and a 6th spot in the standings.
Monreal, Munoz, Berrenetxea Muguruza and Fernandez won't feature in the upcoming match.
After a season in Segunda, visitors are fighting hard for every point. Team also put up a decent performance in the Spanish Cup, Vicente Moreno's men easily advanced past three first rounds, beating Solares (3:2), Palencia (2:1) and Ponferradina (2:1, pens).
Team was eliminated at the round of 16, by Mallorca (1:2). After 29 rounds of La Liga the Budgerigars have nine victories and nine draws, delivering 36 points and a 12th spot in the standings. Team's weakest link is their offensive line, only 35 goals were scored in the current season.
After a draw against Levante (1:1) visitors managed to beat Mallorca (1:0).
Bare, de Tomas are unavailable this weekend.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of Espanyol
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Both teams avoided defeats in two latest rounds
СтавкаPenalty: no
Only in of five latest head-to-head matches a penalty was given
Tip and bets
Opponents were evenly successful in recent head-to-head matches and both teams need points badly. Real Sociedad lack consistency, but they are more successful on away matches. Catalan side's performance improved in recent games and today they won't give the points away cheaply. We are expecting offensive performance from both teams.
Our prediction - both teams to score
We think that this game may go either way - both teams are in a great form and have no shortage of motivation. We offer to place a bet on a draw, it will be a fair result.
Our second bet is on a draw
