LiontipsEspanyol vs Rayo Vallecano. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga (August 19, 2022
Command Analysis
In the previous season Espanyol managed to avoid relegation, despite being pretty close to a drop zone. Team picked up 42 points, getting 10 victories and 12 draws, and ended up at 14th place. The Budgerigars also failed to achieve success in Copa del Rey, team suffered a defeat to Mallorca in the second round and got eliminated from the tournament. Hosts put up a weak offensive performance, scoring only 30 goals.
Diego Martinez took over the team as a new head coach - 41-year old specialist started his reign in the club with an away draw against Celta (2:2). Lozano, Pedrosa, Puado and de Tomas will miss the upcoming match.
In the previous season Rayo Vallecano returned to La Liga, putting up a brilliant performance and achieving a solid result. Capital club earned respect all around the league after their great start.
In 38 rounds of the previous season Andoni Iraola's men have recorded 11 victories and nine draws, delivering 42 points and a 12th spot in the standings. Capital team was not so good at converting chances and scored only 39 goals. Club put up a respectable performance in Copa del Rey, reaching the semifinals, where they were beaten by Betis.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
None of five latest matches of the hosts ended in draws
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of Espanyol
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
Tip and bets
Opponents are familiar with each other and both are looking to take the spot in Top-10. Visitors were more successful in recent head-to-head matches, winning last five of them. Catalan team played well during the pre-season, new head coach and some new players were brought into the club. We are expecting a tight contest with a low number of goals.
Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals
We feel that this game may go either way, because opponents are worthy of each other. A draw will probably be a fair result for everyone, both teams will earn points.
Our second bet is on a draw
