Espanyol vs Valencia: prediction for the La Liga fixture

Espanyol failed to impress in the current season - inconsistent performances led to mediocre results. Team failed to achieve success in the Spanish Cup, the Budgerigars beat Ponferradina and then suffered an away defeat to Mallorca (1:2). 

After 36 rounds of La Liga team has ten victories and ten draws, delivering 40 points and a 13th spot in the standings. In five latest rounds the White-Blues earned only one point, drawing with Osasuna (1:1). 

Morlanes, Herrera, Bare, Gil and Pedrozawill miss the upcoming match. 

Valencia are going through rebuilding process and achieved satisfying results in the current season. Team had a successful Spanish Cup campaign. After confident victories in first stages team beat Athletic in the semi-final and earned a spot in the final. Title match was extremely contested, but Betis turned out to be more fortunate in the penalty shoot-out. 

After 36 rounds of La Liga the Oranges have 10 victories and 14 draws, delivering 44 points and a 10th spot in the standings. In five latest rounds the Bats earned only two points, drawing with Levante (1:1) and Athletic (0:0). 

Gabriel Paulista will have to miss the upcoming match.