Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
As part of the 17th round of La Liga, Espanyol will face Osasuna in Barcelona on Saturday, December 14. The game is scheduled to begin at 14:00 Central European Time. I suggest betting on the outcome of this match.
Match Preview
Espanyol has just returned to Spain’s top football division, but staying among the elite teams will be challenging. Currently, the Catalan side is struggling and sits in second-to-last place in the standings.
Espanyol concedes more goals than only Valladolid, which directly affects their performance. With just one win in their last five matches and an embarrassing defeat to Barbastró in the Copa del Rey, the team is facing serious problems.
On the other hand, Osasuna has been playing quite well, although their form has slightly dipped in recent matches. Nevertheless, the team remains afloat and will aim for a spot in European competitions.
Their current 7th place and only four losses show that the club is moving in the right direction. This match will provide them with a good chance to secure their first victory in five weeks.
Match Facts
- Espanyol has only lost three home matches this season.
- Osasuna is unbeaten in their last four games.
- Espanyol averages 1.8 goals per game at home, while Osasuna averages 2.2 goals per game away.
Probable Line-ups
- Espanyol: Garcia, El-Hilali, Gomez, Cabrera, Olivan, Lozano, Jofre, Smith, Kral, Puado, Cardona.
- Osasuna: Herrera, Cruz, Boyomo, Catena, Areso, Oroz, Torra, Moncayolo, Bretones, Garcia, Budimir.
Head-to-Head
Espanyol hasn’t beaten Osasuna in nearly eight years.
Prediction
While Espanyol performs decently at home, their form has been poor lately. I recommend betting on the fact that the visitors will not lose this game.
