Espanyol have won four of their last six home league matches
Real Mallorca have lost five of their last seven La Liga road games
Fewer than four goals have been scored in Espanyol’s last 14 home La Liga matches and Real Mallorca’s last 10 away league trips
Mallorca’s malaise may continue
Espanyol and Mallorca face off in the fourth round of La Liga matches with the Parakeets sitting pretty in the top half and the Pirates struggling for points at the other end.
After winning their last match against Osasuna, Manolo Gonzalez’s men will look to extend their unbeaten run this season and continue their home winning streak. Meanwhile, the visitors are looking to escape the relegation zone and earn their first win of the campaign.
They are also currently caught in the middle of an internal disciplinary matter after suspending Dani Rodriguez, following comments he made in the aftermath of the match against Real Madrid last weekend. The 37-year-old criticised head coach Jagoba Arrasate’s decision to bring on new signing Jan Virgili ahead of him in the 2-1 Bernabeu defeat, a sentiment which may run deeper in the dressing room.
Trends indicate a low-scoring home win
The trends of both clubs suggest a defensive struggle with opportunities for goals at a premium. Espanyol rarely concede more than once at home while they managed more than two goals in only three of their 38 matches last term.
Espanyol’s defensive strength could help them earn another three points in front of their fans on Monday. In a match where not many goals are expected , the excellent level of Espanyol’s attack at the start of the season could decide the outcome.
Predictions:Espanyol to Win and Under 3.5 Match Goals Espanyol 1-0
