Espanyol vs Valencia. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga

In the previous season Espanyol barely avoided relegation. Team ended the La Liga campaign at 14th position, that result led to the change of head coach - on July 1, Diego Martinez became the new manager of the Catalan club. Start of the current season became the worst one in his career - after six rounds team from Barcelona has only one victory and one draw. 

After a victory over Valladolid (1:0), hosts suffered two consecutive defeats, the most recent one - to Real Sociedad (1:2). Gil, Pedroza and Lazo will miss the upcoming match.

In the previous season Valencia managed to prove their worth, fans are exciting about team's development and conscruction of the new stadium. The Bats finished at the 11th spot in La Liga, but reached the final of Copa del Rey. On July 1, Gennaro Gattuso became the new head coach of Valencia. Club also signed Andre Almeida from Vitoria for 7,5 million euros and Hugo Duro for 4 million euros. 

Team secured three victories at the start of the season, delivering nine points and a 9th spot in the standings. Team put up a great offensive performance, scoring 10 goals. Team secured a 3:0 victory over Celta in the previous game. Musa and Dominic will miss the upcoming game.