Valencia vs Espanyol Prediction & Tips
‘Los Ches’ spent last season without the usual nerves and the struggle for survival, for the first time in a long time the “Mestalla” team could breathe easy. The result: 49 points and ninth place in the standings, which was a pleasant surprise for the fans. However, the first half of the new La Liga tournament for Valencia did not start well: Baraja did not meet the targets, and during the break he was replaced by Corberán.
The ‘Pericos’ were even relegated from the elite division in 2023, but under the leadership of Manolo González they quickly managed to secure a comeback, successfully playing in the playoffs. At the club they understood perfectly that the main task for Espanyol would be to maintain their status in the Primera División and so far the team is succeeding in doing so.
At the end of matchday 31, Espanyol has a balance of 38 points and is in 13th place in the standings. The team is eight points clear of the relegation zone and this gap was achieved in the last three matchdays, when the ‘Pericos’ beat Rayo Vallecano (4-0), Celta (2-0) and Getafe (1-0) thanks to a goal by Marash Kumbulla.
