On Tuesday, a La Liga Matchday 6 game will occur at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, where Espanyol will face Valencia. Here’s a look at how this match might unfold.
Match Preview
Espanyol has been performing well, showing qualities that suggest they could be in the top half of the table. Under coach Manolo González, the team earned 10 points from their first four games and has been particularly strong at home, winning their last three matches at the RCDE Stadium. Despite a recent loss to Real Madrid, they return home undefeated so far and appear most dangerous on their own ground.
The squad faces minimal issues, with only Pere Milla suspended, allowing for flexible tactics. A solid defense and balanced midfield enable them to control the game, and their favorable record against Valencia adds to their confidence.
Valencia comes into this match with mixed results. Coach Carlos Corberán’s team won their latest game but struggles away from Mestalla. They haven’t secured an away win in four matches, with a heavy loss to Barcelona (0-6) still fresh in their minds. Most of their points this season have come at home, highlighting their challenges outside of it.
However, Valencia did win against Athletic (2-0) recently, with Santamaría and substitute Duro playing crucial roles. Duro may start alongside Danjuma in the attack, which could pose a challenge for Espanyol’s defense. Nevertheless, breaking through the hosts’ strong home form will be difficult.
Probable Lineups
- Espanyol: Dmitrović; El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero; Esposito, González, Lozano; Dolan, Puado, Fernández
- Valencia: Agirrezabala; Foulquier, Tárrega, Diakhaby, Gayà; Rioja, Santamaría, Guerra, López; Duro, Danjuma
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Espanyol has won all three of their home matches in La Liga this season.
- Valencia has not won away since May, suffering four consecutive away losses.
- Five of the last six encounters between these teams have ended in a draw.
Prediction
Espanyol’s strong home performance and Valencia’s poor away record indicate that backing Espanyol with a (0) handicap at 1.65 could be a smart choice.