Espanyol v Malaga predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Espanyol v Malaga predictions Primera Division Spain, Spain	27/10/2012 16:00	full time result	Malaga Win	2.6	Bet at William Hill
Betting prediction was written by Anton

ESPANYOL V MALAGA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS AND FACTS

Espanyol has had a very poor start to the season and find themselves in 19^th place with just 5 points from 8 matches.  They got their first win of the season last week with a 3-2 win at home to Rayo Vallecano so will look to take confidence from that but they must continue amassing points if they are to avoid relegation this season.

Malaga has looked fantastic this season and are 3^rd in la liga with 17 points from 8 games.  They have won 4 of their last 5 matches in all competitions and will be confident of staying in the top 4 for another season.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Espanyol are without defender Diego Colotto who was sent off in the 3-2 win last week against Vallecano.  Other than that they have a full squad to choose from.

Malaga still have many injuries with Julio Baptista and Jeremy Toulalan amongst others still out.  They have not let this affect them in their recent excellent form and have enough of a squad to cope.

Malaga have really shown their quality this season, one were many people thought they would struggle.  They lost some big players, especially Santi Cazorla and Rondon and were expected to struggle to match last season’s excellent 4^th place finish.  Instead they are the only team in the Champions League yet to concede a goal with 3 wins from 3 and are almost certain to reach the knockout stages and in la liga they are looking good to again finish in the top 4 and qualify for next year’s tournament.

ESPANYOL V MALAGA PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

This is a tight match betting wise despite Malaga being so far ahead in the league.  The feeling may be that the midweek Champions League match has hampered Malaga’s preparation and fitness while Espanyol have had the full week to prepare. 

I still think the value will be on Malaga for this one.  They have only conceded 2 goals in their last 4 away la liga matches and have a much stronger line-up than Espanyol.

A Malaga win is best prices at 2.6 with William Hill which is an excellent price for me.

ESPANYOL - MALAGA PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

If you don’t like the risk of relying on a team winning away then the AH market gives us an opportunity to take a less risky bet.  The handicap is set at 0 so we can take Malaga +0 which will return our stake if the match ends in a draw.

Pinnacle are the best book here with Malaga +0 priced at 1.84.

ESPANYOL - MALAGA PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Only one of Espanyol’s last 4 matches has had more than 2 goals in it, and Malaga are well known for their excellent defensive record this season. 

The under is a strong favourite which I believe is fair and the 1.8 on offer with Pinnacle is a fair price.

ESPANYOL V MALAGA PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: THE END

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