Espanyol:
The present of the picture “periquito” can be cataloged like negative, when adding 4 defeats in his last 5 presentations by Liga Santander. These days, he has 24 points in the general table, notably lowering his performance since last December. The goal of the campus is to cut this negative streak as it is, as it is affecting the campus deeply. Of course, you also need to win to get away from the direct descent and not to commit to this complicated fight. He has made 21 goals and has yielded 30 against, totally losing control between the lines. And we say this because he has problems to write down and to carry out correctly the collective transitions (defense-attack and attack-defense).
As a local, Espanyol has reaped various results so far, after winning 6 matches and losing the remaining 3 that he played. The striking thing about these numbers is that he got 5 straight wins and then reaped 3 trips in a row. Then came his last 1-0 win against Leganés, which served to cut the negative streak he had. In matters of goals, he has scored 11 and has yielded 11 in his fence, standing out for having problems of cohesion between lines. Of course, his defensive performance fell just in the 3 losses he garnered. It is enough to know that he gave up 10 points in 270 ‘minutes of play to corroborate this statement (1-3 against Girona, 0-4 against Barcelona and 1-3 against Betis). If we analyze the game of the Catalans, we can say that it is about a dozen but with little strength against rivals of equal or higher level.
The figures of Espanyol in the Santander League:
– Currently it is located in the 13th position of the Spanish tournament, after playing 20 dates so far.
– In 9 home games for the domestic tournament, Espanyol has registered 4 times the bet “plus 2.5 goals” and 5 times the bet “minus 2.5 goals”.
– The average number of goals per game in the Espanyol games at the RCDE Stadium is 2.4 (21 annotated / 19 League appearances).
– The “parakeets” added 3 “over” followed in their field, which just coincided with their defeats. The streak was cut with his 1-0 win against Leganés (under).
Regarding the lineup, Espanyol will have some important losses as the defenders Naldo, David López and Oscar Duarte (doubt until the last minute). In his replacement will be Beautiful and Lluís. Of course, the technician “Ruby” will have available to the other owners in the other areas of the field. For this reason, it is expected that its main figures such as Granero, Darder, Leo Baptistao, Sergio García and striker Borja Iglesias will continue to be the holders.
Real Madrid:
The “merengue” campaign is unstable from every point of view, after alternating good and bad results so far. However, the situation has changed a bit in the last 2 weeks, after winning 2 games in a row by the Santander League and qualifying for the 4th of the Copa del Rey final. The team still does not shine and wins by its individual hierarchy, which appears at specific moments to make it win. It is enough to remember the duels against Betis in Benito Villamarín and against Sevilla in the Bernabéu to corroborate this affirmation (victories made after suffering to elaborate and score). The last one against the Andalusians was thanks to a goal by Casemiro that opened the process with 15 minutes remaining. Then came the goal of Modric, who sentenced the duel in the discount minutes. In this opportunity, the team will look to win to stay in Champions League positions and avoid the stalking of Getafe, Alavés and Sevilla. Ideally, do not feel tired after playing against Girona last Thursday for the contest cup (win 4-2).
As a visitor, Real Madrid has obtained negative markers for their interests, after winning 4 matches, matching 2 others and losing the remaining 4 that played in this condition. If goals are involved, he has converted 15 and has yielded 19 in his goal, costing him to be balanced in his actions. Comes to beat Celta 2-4, to lose 3-0 with Eibar, to overcome 0-1 to Huesca, to equal 2-2 with Villarreal and to overcome 1-2 Betis in the absence of few minutes for the final whistle. Apparently, the box of Solari does not have a defined pattern away from the Bernabéu, being able of the best and the worst in his game. It is enough to know that it was dominated by the “verdiblancos” in Benito Villamarín to corroborate this affirmation. Of course, despite everything, you have what it takes to reach the goal and to win without deserving it. In this exit awaits the appearance of the Brazilian Vinicius, who is slowly showing sparks of his level.
The figures of Real Madrid in the Santander League:
– These days, is located in the third position of the Spanish championship, once played 20 league days.
– In 10 away games for the Spanish tournament, Real Madrid has won 7 times the “plus 2.5 goals” and 3 times the “minus 2.5 goals” option.
– The average number of goals per game in the Real Madrid matches as a visitor is 3.4 (34 scored / 10 presentations by the Santander League).
Regarding his tenth holder, Real Madrid could lose Toni Kroos due to injury. If it does not recover on time, coach Solari could use Ceballos or Valverde in the midfield. In the end, this could be the XI “merengue” that plays in Catalan territory: Courtois in the goal, Carvajal, Sergio Ramos, Varane and Reguilón in defense, Casemiro, Modric and Ceballos (Valverde) in the midfield, Lucas Vázquez, Vinicius and Benzema in the lead.
PREDICTION: Real Madrid to win @ 1.80
