Based on last 50 matches in "Spain. LaLiga", up to 02/17/2019
To build a prediction for the Valencia - Espanyol match, scheduled for 17 February 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Valencia have played 50 matches, in which they won 20 of them, drew 17 times and lost 13 matches. Espanyol, having played 50 matches, won 17 times, drew 13 matches and lost 20 defeats. In the league, Valencia average 1.2 goals scored per game and 0.9 conceded. Espanyol average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 25 August 2018 at Espanyol's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 9 out of last 14 home matches involving Valencia, a draw was recorded.
X3.66
Espanyol concedes over 2 goals in 7 out of 11 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)3.54
In 4 last matches, Espanyol lost the first half.
1st Half - W12.38
In 6 out of last 7 away matches, Espanyol lost the second half.
2nd Half - W12.1
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving Valencia and Espanyol at Valencia's home, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)1.99
Valencia scores under 2 goals in 25 out of 32 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.96
Espanyol concedes over 1 goal in 5 out of last 6 away matches.
IT1O (1.5)1.85
Valencia scores over 1 goalat home against Espanyol in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT1O (1.5)1.85
In 7 out of 9 last matches involving Valencia, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.83
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving Valencia (home) and Espanyol (away), both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.83
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation. One more Espanyol player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Рикардо Де Бургос Бенгоэчеа (Spain). Over the last 51 matches, he has shown 234 yellow cards (averaging 4.6 per match) and 8 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), which marks him as a fairly strict referee. He has awarded a penalty in 8% of matches (4 out of 51).