Based on last 50 matches in "Spain. LaLiga2", up to 05/18/2021
To build a prediction for the Ponferradina - Espanyol match, scheduled for 18 May 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Ponferradina have played 50 matches, in which they won 18 of them, drew 13 times and lost 19 matches. Espanyol, having played 39 matches, won 23 times, drew 9 matches and lost 7 defeats. In the league, Ponferradina average 1 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Espanyol average 1.7 scored and 0.6 conceded. These sides last met on 27 October 2020 at Espanyol's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Espanyol scores over 2 goals in 6 out of 10 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)4.6
In 7 out of last 9 home matches, Ponferradina won the second half.
2nd Half - W14.16
Ponferradina does not concedeat home in 6 out of 11 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)3.94
Espanyol wins by more than 1 goal in 6 out of 10 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)3.74
Espanyol does not concede in 6 out of 10 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.48
In 7 out of last 9 home matches, Ponferradina scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.2
In 6 out of 8 last matches where Espanyol played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes2.09
In 9 out of 12 last matches, Ponferradina concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.99
In 10 out of 13 last matches, Espanyol scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)1.99
Espanyol won in 7 out of 10 last matches.
W21.928
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the starting lineup. The away side will be missing several key players, including forward Адриан Эмбарба. Several more Espanyol players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Рафаэль Санчес Лопес (Spain). Over the last 18 matches, he has shown 107 yellow cards (averaging 5.9 per match) and 5 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 44% of matches (8 out of 18). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.