Espanyol vs Valencia CF Preview
- Tournament: La Liga
- Date: Saturday, November 9
- Kick-off Time: 05:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Cornellà-El Prat, Barcelona (wider urban area).
It’s a tailenders battle in La Liga 2024-25. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, currently ranked 17th will be hosting last-placed Valencia CF, in what will be Espanyol’s 13th and Valencia’s 12th fixture of the 2024/25 season.
RCD Espanyol recently lost the derby to table-toppers FC Barcelona and the future looks really dark for them at the moment. They have lost to big clubs like Barca, Sevilla FC, Athletic Club Bilbao, and Real Madrid in recent matches which have made their life tough. The road has been tough for the club, and it can clearly be seen that they haven’t been good in the tough terrain. This game against Valencia can be their chance to bounce back, after all, they will face the bottom-placed team.
Valencia CF are having a tough time, in the league and also especially in their city, after the dangerous floods which hit them a couple of days back. A win here would give something to cherish for the people of Valencia, who are facing a natural disaster. Valencia CF had to postpone their last game against Real Madrid, but now after finally taking the field again, they need to be strong. They are bottom of the table and need a big miracle to turn around their season.
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RCD Espanyol Team News
RCD Espanyol have no injuries in the squad but two suspensions to worry about. Right-back Omar El Hilali has four yellows in 12 appearances, while central Midfielder Pol Lozano also has four yellows from just 8 appearances.
Valencia CF Team News
Valencia CF have a lot to worry about in this game. Defensive midfielder Pepelu might face a suspension with four yellows in 10 games. They also have four injured players: Mouctar Diakhaby, Rafa Mir, Hugo Duro, and Thierry Correia.
Espanyol vs Valencia CF Predicted Lineups
RCD Espanyol Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia
Defenders: Álvaro Tejero, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Carlos Romero
Midfielders: Carreras, Gragera, Kral, Cardona
Attackers: Veliz, Puado
Valencia CF predicted lineup: (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Mamardashvili
Defenders: Correia, Tarrega, Mosquera, Vazquez
Midfielders: Lopez, Barrenechea, Guillamón, Rioja
Forwards: Almedia, Gomez
Head-to-Head Record
RCD Espanyol and Valencia CF have met a total of 40 times. Espanyol won only 10 of these past meets, while only 21 were won by Valencia CF, and 9 games ended in a draw. Records indicate that Valencia CF have been the better side in this rivalry.
Key Players to Watch in Espanyol vs Valencia CF
Álvaro Tejero (RCD Espanyol)
The defender operates from the right, mostly in the full-back position, and sometimes as a winger too. He has two assists and a goal already.
In the last two games, he played full minutes, from the wing. But, seeing the results, he needs to come and start from behind. His defensive attributes will be essential for the side to protect the fence in this game.
Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia CF)
Being the first-choice goalkeeper, he has played in all games for Valencia CF this season. Among the various downs in the back-line, he is probably the only positive. His superb reflex, quality runs, and rushing out have saved his side on many occasions.
He has three clean sheets in 11 games and also saved 33% of the penalties. A perfect outing for him against Espanyol can be a step closer to avoiding the last position as soon as possible.
Espanyol vs Valencia CF Prediction
Since both teams will be desperate for a win, trying to avoid the relegation race, a tough encounter is expected. This game will be a test of midfield for both sides, and the side with domination is predicted to win. RCD Espanyol with a fitter squad, better form and home support is predicted to win this game.
Predicted Score: Espanyol 1-0 Valencia CF
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Where to Watch Espanyol vs Valencia CF Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | gxr.world |
| Spain | DAZN Spain |
FAQs
Q. When is Espanyol vs Valencia CF?
The Espanyol vs Valencia CF game will be played on November 9th at Cornellà-El Prat, Barcelona
Q. Where to watch Espanyol vs Valencia CF live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Espanyol vs Valencia CF?
The predicted score for Espanyol vs Valencia CF is Espanyol 1-0 Valencia CF.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Espanyol vs Valencia CF?
RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Valencia CF have met a total of 40 times. RCD Espanyol de Barcelona won only 10 of these past meets, while only 21 were won by Valencia CF, and 9 games ended in a draw.