Espanyol-Malaga Statistical Preview

Team News

Espanyol

Espanyol’s victory over Atletico Madrid did little to spur them on, as they were roundly beaten 3-0 by Levante.

To add injury to insult, Hector Moreno and Javi Lopez both picked up knocks which could see them sit out this one.

Thievy is also a doubt to be fit in time to face Malaga.

Malaga

Malaga succumbed to an embarrassing 5-0 reverse to Celta Vigo at the weekend, a result that had defender Weligton asking for forgiveness from fans.

Roque Santa Cruz played the full 90 minutes against Celta Vigo, but is doubtful to start this game after picking up an injury.

Jose Manuel Casado remains injured while Marcos Angeleri remains doubt.

After playing with a 4-4-2 system, following his team’s loss, coach Bernd Schuster could revert back to a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Mounir Hamadoui leading the line.

Match Facts

Malaga have failed to score in their last 3 matches in La Liga.

Malaga have failed to win their last 10 away matches in La Liga.

Espanyol have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches in La Liga.

Prediction

Both sides are coming off big losses from the weekend so they will both be desperate to get back amongst the points.

As the home side, Espanyol will start as favourites against a Malaga side who are yet to win on their travels this season.