Espanyol vs Fuenlabrada Match Preview

The Budgerigars are the toppers of the table, and have easily been the best overall squad of the Segunda in 2020-21. They have scored the most number of goals till now - 49, and note that only one other squad has even passed the 40-goal mark.

Do also take note that only one other team has conceded fewer than them, and most importantly, Vicente Moreno's men were relegated from the top flight at the end of the last season.

Before that they used to be a tough competitor in the La Liga, consistently locking horns with some of the best teams in the world.

This experience has been a major plus point for them this campaign, and they are putting it to good use.

Meanwhile, Kirikos are placed ninth in the table, and they need a surplus of seven points to even make it into the last playoff spot. Moreover, they have also played an extra game.

By the looks of things, Espanyol are the favorites to deliver a win this Thursday at their home.

Espanyol vs Fuenlabrada: Head-to-head (h2h)

The reverse fixture had ended in a 1-1 draw, and this has been the sole clash between the two teams so far.

Espanyol vs Fuenlabrada Prediction

The Budgerigars are on an eight-game unbeaten run, and they had scored a total of nine goals from their last three matches. At home, their latest appearance had ended in a 4-0 win for them.

Note that they had also won 10 of their previous 14 home games, and they had scored two or more goals in nine of their previous thirteen such matches.

On the other hand, their opposite number were winless in 11 of their last 14 overall fixtures, and they have won just twice on the road in 2021 till now.

Considering these observations, expect Espanyol to post the three points on the board.

Espanyol vs Fuenlabrada: Betting Tips

Espanyol to Win @ 1.67 (2/3)

Over 1.5 Team Goals by Espanyol @ 1.90 (9/10).