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One of the most intriguing matches of this second-to-last matchday of the 2022-23 La Liga season will be Valencia vs Espanyol, a clash between two historic teams that come in with the need to earn points to avoid relegation.
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Valencia vs Espanyol La Liga Matchday 37 Game on May 28, 2023
- Where: Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Spain
- When: Sunday, May 28, 2023, 1:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Valencia (-102) / Tie (+250) / Espanyol (+270)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+100) / Under (-139)
- Both teams score: Yes (-125) / No (-111)
All the odds are provided by BetMGM
Betting on Valencia Club de Fútbol
After collecting seven out of nine possible points to move away from the relegation zone, Valencia stumbled in the last game, losing 1-0 away to Mallorca. Valencia starts this match in the 13th position, with only two points above the last three teams in the standings.
If it can get a win here, Che’s team will secure its spot in the top-flight for another year. Playing in front of its home fans is likely to motivate and give it confidence to achieve it. This team has already obtained 70% (24) of its total points this season at home, including a recent 1-0 victory over Real Madrid.
Facing Espanyol this time around only strengthens its positive feelings. Even though Valencia lost the last time it hosted its rival (1-2 in December 2021), that defeat was preceded by an unbeaten streak of 13 matches in all competitions.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Giorgi Mamardashvili; Thierry Correia, Mouctar Diakhaby, Gabriel Paulista, Jose Gayà; Nico, Javi Guerra; Diego Lopez, Andre Almeida, Samuel Lino; Hugo Duro.
Betting on Real Club Deportivo Espanyol de Barcelona
Espanyol outlook is much bleaker than the home team’s, as it starts this matchday in second-last place with 35 points. Its hopes of staying alive depend on winning here and on Valladolid, Cádiz, and Getafe not winning.
To do its part, the Catalan team needs a quick improvement in its defense. In fact, Espanyol’s defense is second most porous in the top Spanish league with a total of 64 goals conceded before the start of this game, only surpassed by the 66 conceded by the already relegated Elche.
Although everything seems to be against it, the Periquitos could come into this game with high morale after recovering from a three-goal deficit to draw 3-3 against Atlético Madrid midweek. This team could also be fueled by the fact that it hasn’t lost in the last three matches with Valencia.
Possible Lineup (5-3-2): Fernando Pacheco; Óscar Gil, César Montes, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Brian Oliván; Nicolás Melamed, Sergi Darder, Denis Suárez; Javier Puado, Joselu.
JefeBet Prediction
Despite Espanyol coming into this match with high spirits, Valencia has shown a more complete performance recently. This can be seen especially at home, where it has only lost one of the last seven matches and managed to keep a clean sheet on three occasions. This will make it tough for an inconsistent visiting offense.
Espanyol hasn’t been having the best away form lately, with six losses in the last seven league games. As a result, we’re anticipating Valencia to be in charge of the game, take the lead and secure a win that cements its spot in La Liga.
Prediction: Valencia Moneyline (VAL 2-1 ESP)
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