San Tirso vs Espanyol prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - October 31, 2024
One of the second-round matches of the Spanish Cup will take place on Thursday in Monte, where local club San Tirso will host the Catalonian team Espanyol. A wager on the total number of goals in this match offers an excellent chance for success.
San Tirso
The Galician club currently plays in Group 1 of Preferente Futgal. Last season, San Tirso finished in fourth place, securing a spot in the Spanish Cup. In the first round, Fabio Rodriguez's squad hosted Selaya at home. Despite conceding in the 7th minute, San Tirso equalized just before halftime. The match was ultimately decided by penalties, where the hosts prevailed 5-3.
Espanyol
The Catalonian team approaches this Cup match after a home loss to Sevilla in La Liga’s 11th round, finishing 0-2. Espanyol, known as “The Parakeets,” allowed two goals in the first half and failed to muster even a consolation goal. This defeat marks their fourth in the last five matches, with their sole win coming against Mallorca at home (2-1). After 11 matches, Espanyol sits in 17th place in the standings, just one point clear of the relegation zone.
Match Facts
- Both teams scored in three of Espanyol’s last five games.
- Over 2.5 goals has hit in three of Espanyol’s previous five games.
- Espanyol has failed to win in their last six away matches.
H2H
The teams have not faced each other in official competition before.
Probable Lineups
- San Tirso: Gonzalez, Lopez, Vidal, Garcia, Gilda, Diaz, Sanchez, Deza, Lago, Gomez, Lopez
- Espanyol: Garcia; El Hilali, Gomez, Kumbulla, Romero; Gragera, Lozano; Carreras, Kralj, Cardona; Veliz
Prediction
Espanyol is the clear favorite, with a difference in class that’s hard to ignore. The only chance for an upset lies in any severe underestimation by Espanyol. However, a blowout seems unlikely. Our recommended bet is “Total Under 5.5” with odds of 1.80.
