Las Palmas vs Espanyol Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | La Liga, December 22, 2024

Las Palmas vs Espanyol Preview

• Tournament: La Liga
• Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
• Time: 05:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Estadio de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas.

Las Palmas will be hosting Espanyol on December 22, 2024, at Estadio de Gran Canaria in game week 18 of La Liga. Both teams find themselves struggling this season, especially the Espanyol side as they are currently in the relegation zone with 15 points in 17 games. They have looked vulnerable at both ends which has made things quite difficult for them. Espanyol is currently in 18th position in the La Liga table.

On the other hand, Las Palmas also finds itself in the second half of the table, they are currently in the 14th position in the table with 19 points in 17 games so far. Jasper Cillessen is ranked 3rd for most saves per match in the competition while Oliver Mc Burnie has created the most big chances for his team.

Las Palmas Team News

Las Palmas will be the service of Daley Sinkgraven and Viti due to muscle injury and knee injury respectively.

Espanyol Team News

On the other side of the field, Espanyol will miss Jose Gragera’s service due to a finger injury. They might also miss Salvi Sanchez, who is doubtful about being featured for some personal reasons.

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Las Palmas vs Espanyol Predicted Lineup

Las Palmas Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Jasper Cillessen

Defenders: Javier Munoz, Juanma Herzog, Scott McKenna, Mika Marmol

Midfielders: Jose Campana, Kirian Rodriguez, Dario Essugo

Forwards: Sandro Ramirez, Jaime Mata, Alberto Moleiro

Espanyol Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Joan Garcia

Defenders: Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Brian Olivan

Midfielders: Antoniu Roca, Justin Smith, Alex Kral, Jofre

Forwards: Walid Cheddira, Javier Puado

Las Palmas vs Espanyol H2H Record

Both the teams last met each other way back in La Liga where Espanyol emerged victorious 4-0. In the last five games, both have won two games each and drew one. They have met 11 times, where Espanyol won 4 while Las Palmas won thrice, and 4 times the game ended without any result.

Las Palmas vs Espanyol Key Players to Watch

Sandro Ramirez (Las Palmas)

The 29-year-old Spanish striker has been a key figure for the Las Palmas side this season. Sandro Ramirez has scored 6 goals and two assists so far which shows he is in good form lately. He is expected to perform and score a goal or two against Espanyol in their upcoming encounter.

Javier Puado (Espanyol)

While the Espanyol side has been seen struggling this season, that isn’t the case with the 26-year-old Spanish striker. Javier Puado has been one of the influential performers this season, he has already scored 6 goals so far and has also made one assist. Not just that, he has also won 2 Player of the Match awards which shows how good he can be sometimes.

Las Palmas vs Espanyol Prediction

Well, there’s not much to separate these two teams but Las Palmas holds a bit of an advantage given their recent results and performances as well as the situation of Espanyol this season. But you can’t rule a draw as both teams have looked defensively vulnerable.

Prediction: Las Palmas 2-1 Espanyol

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