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Espanyol vs Villarreal: Match Prediction for La Liga
Espanyol will host Villarreal at their home ground, the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat, in the seventh round of La Liga. After earning promotion last season, can the Catalans maintain their position in the top flight? What can we expect from the match on September 26? Our experts have assessed the teams' chances and provided the best betting options for the game. Find all the insights in this prediction.
Command Analysis
Espanyol
SpainCurrent Form
Espanyol took an unexpected lead against Real Madrid in their latest La Liga match but ultimately lost 1-4, conceding three goals after the 75th minute. Head coach Manolo Gonzalez praised the "character" of his team, especially given it was their first defeat in four games. This loss means the recently promoted Parakeets are still in pursuit of their 1000th victory in the top division, with their priority now set on securing a win to get back on track.
Injuries and Suspensions
Unavailable are Exposito (knee injury) and Calero (ankle injury).
Interesting Betting Trends
- Joan Garcia not only made ten saves as the busiest player on the field in the Espanyol vs Madrid match but also earned the highest rating among his teammates.
- The Catalans have won only once against Villarreal in their last 13 home encounters in the top division.
Expected Lineup: Garcia – Terejo, El Hili, Gomez, Carbero, Romero – Milla, Gragera, Lozano – Puado, Roca.
Villarreal
SpainCurrent Form
Villarreal's impressive start was tarnished by a heavy 5-1 defeat to Barcelona. The scoreline doesn't fully reflect the contest as they were trailing just 2-1 until nearly the hour mark. Coach Marcelino remarked that the score was excessive. Nonetheless, Villarreal fans noted that both teams had scored in all six of their league matches so far, with over two goals in all but one. The visiting side remains unbeaten in three away league matches this season and has shown a knack for scoring late.
Injuries and Suspensions
Four players will miss the match: Foyth (knee injury), Cambwala (injury), Pedraza (injury), and Moreno (muscle injury).
Interesting Betting Trends
- In 11 of Villarreal's last 12 away league matches, both teams have scored.
Villarreal is unbeaten in their three away matches this season.
Projected Lineup: Alcaide – Kiko Femenía, Albiol, Baïl, Cardona – Terrats, Comesana, Pareja – Suárez, Danjuma, Pino.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:1
Two of the last five away matches ended in a draw
7.60Bet «Villarreal» to score in the second half
This bet has been successful in the last two games
1.65Bet «Espanyol» to score in the first half
This bet has hit in three of the last six games
2.18Tip and bets
The teams are primed for battle, but the congested schedule may not favor a positive outcome. While there are opportunities for an exciting and high-scoring match, we anticipate a more defensive approach, expecting only a minimal exchange of goals between the opponents.
Our prediction is that both teams will score, and we recommend betting on this with odds of 1.78.
Bet on the Outcome
Today, it's hard to favor one side as both teams are fairly equal in strength and motivation. This match is crucial for both opponents, likely determining their positions in the standings. We suggest considering a draw, which could be a satisfactory result for everyone involved.
Prediction - Draw at 3.20
Bet on Corners
Both teams are expected to focus on defense, reducing the likelihood of a high number of corner kicks.
Our prediction - Total under 8.5 corners with odds of 1.66
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