Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Stage Front Stadium will host Wednesday’s football game between Espanyol and Burgos, the two top-table sides. Los Periquitos aim to put an end to their three-game winless run and they are surely capable of beating Burgos in front of home fans. Even though both Pol Lozano and Jose Gragera are banned for the match due to the accumulation of yellow cards, home win should be considered as Burgos struggle on the travels.
Bolo’s men, on the other hand, did well to beat Cartagena 3-0 at the weekend, but seeing that they have already suffered seven defeats on the road this term, we are tempted to put our money on the promotion-chasing hosts. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team ahead of the trip to Catalonia, but defender Ariel Saveljich remains on the sidelines with an ACL injury.
Highlighted Team (Espanyol):
Espanyol are a Catalan club that plays in Spanish La Liga. Espanyol were founded in 1900 and their original name was Sociedad Espanola de Football. In 1901 the Catalan club changed its name to Club Espanol de Futbol. Los Periquitos used to play in bright yellow shirts in the past, but current colour of the team’s home kit is blue and white.
Espanyol’s fiercest rivals are Barcelona and the two teams face each other in the Catalan derby (Derbi barceloni). Espanyol have always been in Barca’s shadow, but it has to be noted that los Periquitos have won four Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup trophies).
The likes of Raul Tamudo, Jose Maria, Antonio Argiles and Mauricio Pochettino are players with most appearances for the Catalan outfit. Espanyol play their home games at Estadio Cornella-El Prat and the capacity of the stadium is 40,500. Los Periquitos have never participated in the Champions League.