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Probable Lineups

Valencia
4-4-2
Espanyol
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(45) 33 Goals 32 (39)
(30) 22 Assists 20 (25)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.4)
29.6 Average Age 31
180.1 Average Height (cm) 181.1
(0.6) 0.9 Shots pg 1 (0.7)
(48%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 48% (44%)
(0.7) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Valencia
Espanyol
Player Reason Status Rating
Gabriel Paulista Out 6.98
Uros Racic Out 6.4
Dimitri Foulquier Doubtful 6.46
Toni Lato Doubtful 6.43
Thierry Correia Doubtful 6.65
Player Reason Status Rating
David López Out 6.4
Landry Dimata Doubtful 6.12
Óscar Gil Doubtful 6.61

Team News

Valencia
Espanyol
  • Jose Bordalas is likely to stick with his front two made of wingers Goncalo Guedes and Helder Costa.
  • Uros Racic misses out of this one with suspension, while Gabriel Paulista remains out.
  • Thierry Correia, Dimitri Folquier and Toni Lato are all doubts.
  • Carlos Soler is likely to slot into the middle for this one.
  • David Lopez remains sidelined, while Landry Dimata and Oscar Gil are both doubts.
  • Few changes are expected from Espanyol here despite a defeat last time out.

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts
9 Valencia 11 15 12 48
14 Espanyol 10 12 16 42

Prediction

  • Valencia return to action on New Year's Eve following a chaotic derby win over Levante before the break, winning 4-3 thanks to a brace each from Goncalo Guedes and Carlos Soler. They have now won five straight games in all competitions and are within one point of the top six in La Liga.
  • Espanyol failed to capitalise on a 4-3 win over Levante after losing 3-1 to Celta Vigo before the break. They head into the second half of the season in 11th place, which they will be pleased with in their first season back in La Liga.
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Top Players

Valencia
Espanyol
G. Guedes 6.99
G. Paulista 6.98
C. Soler 6.93
R. de Tomás 7.02
S. Darder 6.85
D. López 6.78
G. Guedes 11
C. Soler 11
H. Duro 7
R. de Tomás 17
J. Puado 4
S. Darder 3
G. Guedes 6
C. Soler 5
J. Gayà 4
S. Darder 9
R. de Tomás 3
Ó. Gil 2

Match Forecast

Espanyol will score from a direct freekick  
Valencia will be shown a high number of cards  
Espanyol will make a comeback if they go behind  
Valencia will control the game in the opposition's half  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.