Team analysis: Las Palmas
Las Palmas has gone through significant changes during the season, but under the leadership of coach Martinez, the team has shown a remarkable response. Since his arrival at the beginning of October, the team has achieved an impressive record – seven wins, one draw and two losses in 10 matches, which clearly shows progress in the game and tactics. With a current tally of 19 points, Las Palmas sit in 14th place, four points above the relegation zone, which is a great achievement considering the initial forecasts that saw them as one of the main contenders for relegation.
One of the key factors for the team’s success is their defensive stability. Although it is not a team that had a dominant attack, Las Palmas is extremely disciplined in defense, which allowed them to withstand the pressure, especially in matches against stronger teams. Nonetheless, the current attacking performance has not been too convincing, but games like the win against Barcelona (2-1) and the draw with Real Sociedad (0-0) showed that they can hold up under high intensity.
The team will be weakened by the absence of Daley Sinkgraven, Albert Moleiro and Vitti, which will certainly affect their creative potential. However, the return of Alex Suarez and Fabio Silva from suspension gives them much-needed depth in midfield and attack. Marvin Park will be in the spotlight as a potential replacement for Moleiro, while other standard players, such as Sandro Ramirez and Jonathan Varela, are expected to continue with solid games. Although Las Palmas is not a team that often bet on a high number of goals, their tactics are based on safety and control, which often resulted in minimal wins and draws.
Team analysis: Espanyol
Espanyol are currently in one of their toughest seasons in La Liga. With only 15 points from 17 games, Manolo Gomez’s team is in 18th place, which leads to the relegation zone, and is fighting very hard for survival. The biggest problem for Espanyol lies in their defense – with 29 goals conceded, they have the second worst defense in La Liga. Although they won against Seltavig in November (3-1), the team continued to suffer away from home, where they recorded four consecutive defeats. The last two games, draws with Osasuna (0-0) and Valencia (1-1), show that they lack efficiency, both in attack and defense.
Espanyol is a team that relies on individuals like Javi Puado, who with six goals and one assist is the team’s most dangerous player. However, even he could not help in past defeats when the team was unprepared for high pressure and organized defenses. Regardless of his good games, Puado could not prevent the weakness of the team in the other part of the field, and this can be seen through the defensive uncertainty, especially when they play against stronger teams.
Ahead of this match, Espanyol will be without Salvi Sanchez and Jose Gragera due to injuries, while Paul Lozano returns from suspension and will be a key figure in midfield. Regardless of these changes, problems in organization and defense remain, and Espanyol will have to find a way to be competitive on the road, which has been difficult over the past few months.
Betting suggestion: Las Palmas to win (1)
Considering the current state of both teams, Las Palmas is clearly the favorite to win this match. Las Palmas’ current form, which includes a solid defensive line and the return of key players, gives them an edge over a struggling Espanyol side. Las Palmas showed that they know how to get out of difficult situations and achieve results, while Espanyol do not show enough improvement in defense, which puts them in an unenviable position.
Quota 1.90
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