Espanyol will look to progress further in the Copa del Rey when they take on fourth-tier Atletico Baleares on Thursday at Estadio Balear in Palma.
View our Atletico Baleares vs Espanyol predictions below.
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Atletico Baleares vs Espanyol prediction: Away side advantage
Key stats
- Atletico Baleares are undefeated in their last four matches, winning three of them.
- Espanyol have won five of their last seven games in all competitions.
- Periquitos have kept only one clean sheet in their last five games.
Correct score prediction: Atletico Baleares 1-2 Espanyol
In the first round, Atletico Baleares defeated third-tier Gimnastic 2-0, and they will be looking to cause an upset again.
Espanyol have bounced back strongly from back-to-back La Liga defeats, with two wins in a row against Sevilla and Celta Vigo.
The home side have scored in the past four games, and we expect both teams to score, but Espanyol to nick a win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Espanyol predicted to win by the bookmakers
HOME: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.1%
DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
AWAY: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Thus, you can see Espanyol are heavy favourites to win this clash, and the bookmakers have placed them at 1/5 (1.20) with 83.3% chances of winning.
However, BTTS – Yes at 6/5 (2.2) with 45.5% chances of happening can be tempting, and most likely to happen.
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Most recent H2Hs: First time meeting
The two sides have never met before, so it is hard to predict based on past outcomes.
Both sides are in good form at the moment, and while Espanyol have superior quality, anything can happen in a cup game.
Atletico Baleares preview: Banking on recent form
Luis Blanco's side are heading into this game on the back of some strong performances, as they carry momentum into the second round
They have won each of their last three league matches, recorded 2-1 victories over Torrent and Poblense, and won 1-0 against Atletic Lleida.
Baleares are sitting in third spot in Group 3 of the Segunda Federacion, with just one point separating them from the top of the table.
Blanco could decide to keep faith with the same lineup that won against Lleida in the previous game
Predicted lineups: Garcia (GK), Ramis, Perez, Pol, Serrano, Keita, Bonet, Jofre, Taffertshofer, Duran & Tovar
Last five results:
- Baleares 1-0 Atletic Lleida
- Baleares 2-1 Poblense
- Torrent 1-2 Baleares
- Baleares 2-2 Girona B
- Reus FCR 4-0 Baleares
Espanyol preview: Should pick up three wins in a row
The visitors are sixth in the La Liga table with 24 points and have bounced back strongly after a significant dip in form.
After a strong start to the season, winning three of their opening four league matches, drawing the other one.
After that, they went four games without a win. Now they have won five of seven games, and we back them to win.
Predicted lineups: Fortuno (GK), Sanchez, Rubio, Riedel, Salinas, Exposito, Pickel, Jofre, Terrats, Koleosho & Kike
Last five results:
- Celta Vigo 0-1 Espanyol
- Espanyol 2-1 Sevilla
- Espanyol 0-2 Villarreal
- Alaves 2-1 Espanyol
- Atletic Lleida 1-2 Espanyol
Player to watch: Kike Garcia
The veteran striker has scored three goals this season, and he should be aiming to improve his goal tally in the Copa del Rey clash
