With both Eibar and Espanyol desperate to get wins under their belts, it will be interesting to see which side reigns supreme over whom as they both dangle at the bottom half of the points table.
Both clubs have a draw and two defeats in the first three games of the League and are on the quest of registering their first win in the campaign.
Match Details:
Date- September 15, 2019
Time of Kick-Off- Sunday, September 15
Venue: Estadio Muncipal de Ipura, Eibar
Eibar Team News:
Eibar started the league to a 2-1 loss to RCD Mallorca.
Their next game to Osasuna ended in a goalless draw, while Atletico Madrid continued their unbeaten run in the league and beat Eibar 3-2.
Their final game before the international break was with Mirandes which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Manager, Jose Mendilibar has ensured that there are no such injury concerns.
Sergio Alvarez is bound to be at the centre back position, with Ivan Ramis’ being available in place of Paulo Oliveira,
Espanyol Team News:
Espanyol has been on the receiving end to a 3-0 and 2-0 defeat against Granada and Sevilla respectively.
The only point they’ve got so far is through a 0-0 draw with Alaves
Adria Pedros is fit and rearing to go for his team at the left-back position.
Sebastian Corchia might be on the team sheet in place of Javi Lopez to try a different combination at the back.
Wu Lei may not be available due to being on national duty for China.
Facundo Ferreyra can make it into the 11 in place of Calleri up forward.
Predicted Lineups:
Eibar- Dmitrovic; Tejero, Ramis, Alvarez, Cote, Diop, Exposito, Leon, Orellana, Inui, Oliveira
Espanyol- Lopez; Pedrosa, Calero, Naldo, Corchia, Sanchez, Roca, Darder, Vargas, Ferreyra, Melando
Key Points:
In the previous six meetings, it’s Eibar who has the upper hand with three wins to Espanyol’s one. Out of which one game resulted in a draw.
Espanyol has failed to score a goal in their last three La Liga games.
Eibar has failed to win it’s last five consecutive league games.
However, Espanyol remains undefeated in their last five away games in the league.
Prediction:
With both teams at the bottom and looking to finalise their first win, it seems that this game is going to be an open contest.
Sebastian Corchia in midfield with a pass accuracy of 85% for Espanyol might finally contribute in more valuable terms.
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Espanyol vs Eibar Fantasy Team