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Valencia CF vs. RCD Espanyol Barcelona
In La Liga it comes to the end of the year clash of Valencia and Espanyol Barcelona. The hosts from the port city on the south-east coast of Spain are currently 8th in the table with 28 points. Up to this point, Valencia has played a great season. The bats won the last three matches all in a row. Therefore, the next three points at the end of the year would fit into the picture of the Valencians.
Espanyol Barcelona, on the other hand, lost their last match. However, Espanyol is a promoted team, which is why their season has been remarkable so far. With 23 points, the Catalans are in 11th place in the secure midfield. Espanyol are eight points ahead of the relegation places. This lead should not shrink against Valencia either. To find out whether the Catalans will be able to take home a win in Valencia, read our Valencia – Espanyol betting tip.
Valencia – Espanyol Infos
– Date & Time: 31/12/2021, at 16:15.
– Venue: Valencia, Mestalla
– Competition: La Liga, Matchday 19
– TV coverage: DAZN
Valencia Form & Balance Check
Valencia FC are impressing in the final stages of the first leg. Coach José Bordalás’ side have won three matches in a row and are unbeaten in seven games. Since the 4-1 defeat against Betis Sevilla, the bats have won four times. After a complicated first half of the first leg, Valencia’s game consolidated and the team implemented the coach’s instructions strongly. With 28 points, Valencia are in 8th place in the table. With a win, even 5th place could be possible if the competition slips up.
First home defeat
Of a total of 28 points, Valencia have picked up a full 16 at home. From nine home games so far, the bats only lost the duel against Real Madrid. Valencia have also scored 16 goals at home in the Estadio Mestalla. Since the home defeat against the royals took place back in September, Valencia can boast a series of five home games without defeat. In addition, the bats won 2-1 against Elche in their last home game.
Valencia facts & analysis
– Valencia are in 8th place in the table.
– The bats won 3 games in a row
– Valencia have not lost 5 games in a row
Espanyol Form & Balance Check
Espanyol Barcelona are playing an above-average season for a promoted team. With 23 points, the Catalans are in 11th place in the safe midfield. Espanyol are a full eight points ahead of the relegation places. Even though Espanyol lost their last game 1:3 against Celta Vigo, the season so far is a clear success. In addition, the team of coach Vicente Moreno has something in common with their upcoming opponent. Espanyol also recently won 4-3 against Levante.
lack of consistency
In fact, Espanyol Barcelona are the only team to have managed to beat Real Madrid so far this season. After this respectable success on matchday 8, another three-pointer followed against Cadiz. Only in these two games, however, did Espanyol immediately pick up another three-pointer after a win. It is the lack of consistency that has so far denied Espanyol even more points. This is also reflected in the record of the last five games. Defeat, victory, defeat, victory and another defeat is how the Catalans’ record reads.
Espanyol facts & analysis
– Espanyol are in 11th place in the table.
– The Catalans could defeat Real Madrid
– Espanyol have won 2 of their last 5 matches
Predicted line-up – last update on 29 December 2021
Valencia is making a very offensive appearance. In order to act boldly, coach José Bordalás sends his team onto the field in a 4-1-4-1 system. The last victories show that this idea works. However, Valencia has neglected its defensive behaviour lately, which was revealed by the three goals conceded in the last match.
Espanyol Barcelona are pursuing an orderly build-up of play. Coach Vicente Moreno is using two lines of four, which makes the game particularly unpleasant for the opponent. When they have possession of the ball, they will counterattack from a basic 4-4-2 formation.
Valencia – Espanyol direct comparison & Statistics
Valencia and Espanyol Barcelona have already met 164 times. In this duel, Valencia earned the more positive record. The bats won 82 games, whereas Espanyol could only win 50 encounters. A further 32 meetings ended in a draw. The last time they met, the whistle blew 1-0 in Valencia’s favour.
The most frequent result between Valencia and Espanyol Barcelona is 2:1. 10 matches have ended like this.
– When Valencia leads 1-0 in home matches, they win 80% of the games.
– When Valencia are 1-0 down in home matches, they win 27% of matches.
– Espanyol Barcelona have failed to score in 5 of their 9 away matches in LaLiga this season.
