Almeria vs Espanyol. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga

Before the most recent match against Valencia, hosts had the worst away record in La Liga, but a draw on Monday will give them a huge confidence boost today. 

Since the return of La Liga, the Red-Whites have recorded three draws, which will help them in a relegation battle. After 18 matches of the current La Liga season, hosts have five victories and four draws, delivering 19 points and a 14th position in the standings. Team secured the most recent win on November 9, beating Getafe (1:0). 

Kaiky will miss the upcoming game through a knee injury. 

Espanyol have two days more than their opponent to prepare for the match. Visitors are confident about their abilities after three consecutive victories in La Liga, a first such streak in the current season. Just like Almeria, Catalans find themselves inside an extremely competitive bottom half of the standings, where just five points ceparate 11th place from 19th. 

Recent victories over Getafe (2:1) and Betis (1:0) lifted the Budgerigars to a 13th position. Team currently has dour victories and eight draws, delivering 20 points. Last week, team suffered a defeat to Athletic Bilbao (0:1) in Copa del Rey. 

Bare, Gori and Pedrosa will miss the upcoming game.