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Espanyol Valencia betting prediction


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The most likely scenario for this clash is the occurrence of several goals. While the hosts are expected to control the game, Valencia desperately need to turn around their poor away form, having suffered six defeats in eight matches on the road. Considering these factors, betting on the "Over 1.5 Goals" market seems to be a good option for this match.
 
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Preview
Espanyol and Valencia meet at RCDE Stadium, in a match for the 13th round of the Primera División. The recent head‑to‑head record favours the home team, since they have a record of 1 win and 3 draws in the last 4 matches. The last head‑to‑head between these two teams was played on 28‑05‑2023, and ended in a draw by (2‑2). The home advantage may play an important role in this match , since Espanyol presents significant differences between home and away results.

Analysis Espanyol

The home team is currently in the 17th position of the league, with 10 points won, after 3 wins, 1 draw and 8 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Sevilla, by (0‑2). In the last match, they lost in an away match against FC Barcelona, by (3‑1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 2 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with 11 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 17 goals scored and 11 conceded. In the last 6 home league matches Espanyol has a record of 3 wins and 3 losses, so they have won 9 points out of 18 possible. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 12 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have only turned the score around in 1.

Espanyol come into this round following a goalless draw at home against Osasuna, marking their second consecutive match without a win in La Liga. The home side typically lines up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Javi Puado and Irvin Cardona forming the attacking duo. The creative force of the team is midfielder Pere Milla, who orchestrates and drives their offensive plays. When pushing forward, Espanyol often focuses their attacks down the right flank, utilising the depth provided by Álvaro Tejero. For this match, Pol Lozano is unavailable due to suspension, while José Gragera is sidelined with an injury.

Confirmed Lineup: Joan García, Omar El Hilali, Brian Oliván, Marash Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Alex Král, Justin Smith, Walid Cheddira, Antoniu Roca Vives, Jofre Carreras, Javi Puado.
Coach: L. Ramis Monfort.

Analysis Valencia

The away team is currently in the 20th position of the league, with 7 points won, after 1 win, 4 draws and 6 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in a home match against Las Palmas, by (2‑3). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Getafe, by (1‑1). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in away matches, with 13 goals scored and 24 conceded; against 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses at their stadium, with 12 goals scored and 15 conceded. In the last 6 away league matches Valencia has a record of 2 draws and 4 losses, so they have won 2 points out of 18 possible.

In this competition, they haven’t won any of the last 6 away matches. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition.

Valencia head into this round following a 1-0 defeat away to Real Valladolid, marking their third consecutive loss in La Liga. The visiting side typically deploys a 4-4-2 formation, with Hugo Duro and Diego López leading the attack. In offensive transitions, Valencia often focus their efforts down the left flank, making use of the width and depth provided by Jesús Vázquez. For this match, they will be without Giorgi Mamardashvili, Thierry Correia, Maximiliano Caufriez, and José Gayà, all sidelined due to injuries.

Confirmed Lineup: Stole Dimitrievski, Cristhian Andrey Mosquera Ibarguen, César Tárrega Requeni, Dimitri Foulquier, Perez Martinez, André Almeida, Enzo Barrenechea, Pepelu, Dani Gómez, Luis Rioja, Diego López.
Coach: R. Baraja Vegas.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Espanyol vs Valencia match, on 18 December 2024, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Nigeria, goes to: Over 1,5 goals ⇒ bet available on 1xbet.

The Espanyol vs Valencia on 18 December 2024 will be played at Cornella de Llobregat, RCDE Stadium.

The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Nigeria, for the Espanyol Valencia match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Espanyol at with 44% of the tips.

 

Primera División - 2024/2025

  • 100% 380 / 380 Games

  • Home team wins 44.47%
  • Draws 25.53%
  • Away team wins 30%
  • Over 1.5 72.37%
  • Over 2.5 48.68%
  • Over 3.5 23.95%
  • Goals 995
  • Goals /match 2.62
  • Goals /match home 1.45
  • Goals /match away 1.17
  • Both teams score 54.21%
  • Goals after 80' 18.69%
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