Albert
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4d
My Prediction
Valencia by 1Let's delve right into this LaLiga matchup, shall we? Otherwise, we'll miss out on the fun of Valencia striking it out with Espanyol.
In the goalkeeper department, Valencia is backed by Giorgi Mamardashvili who's been having a gala time with 19 saves and a 7.68 rating. A close scrape with Espanyol's Joan García who brings a 7.83 rating and 16 saves to the party.
Espanyol's forte clearly lies in their top guns. Leandro Cabrera isn't leaving any stone unturned with a strong 7.55 rating, potting one goal in the process. Then there’s Javi Puado and Roberto Fernández, boasting solid ratings, with a couple of goals under their belt to spice up the mix.
Valencia, on the flip side, banks on Dimitri Foulquier and André Almeida with their passing accuracy that’s making statisticians dizzy, and Mouctar Diakhaby, who's been busy amassing a decent rating and a goal like a responsible chap.
Look back, you'll see the teams' past meetings ended up in stalemates, proving they are as stubborn and adamantly matched as an old married couple.
Season-wise, Espanyol bests Valencia by a hair-width, with a 10-8-13 standing against Valencia's 9-11-12. A tad difference, but hey, in soccer, every tiny bit counts.
Recently, Espanyol has been handing out disappointments like they're candies, with a 4-0 whooping against Rayo Vallecano. Meanwhile, Valencia's been holding steady with a commendable win against Real Madrid.
So, where does this leave us? Well, it appears we're in for a treat. Hold onto your hats, folks. With all factors accounted for, let's get down to brass tacks.
Albert’s Prediction: Valencia by 1