Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(5) 5 Goals 3 (3)
(4) 2 Assists 1 (2)
(6.5) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.3)
26.3 Average Age 26.3
183 Average Height (cm) 181.6
(0.9) 1.1 Shots pg 0.7 (0.8)
(56%) 60% Aerial Duel Success 48% (46%)
(0.3) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Espanyol
Real Sociedad
Player Reason Status Rating
Edu Expósito Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
Igor Zubeldia Out 6.12
Arsen Zakharyan Out N/A
Álvaro Odriozola Out 6.07
Mikel Merino Out N/A
Aihen Muñoz Doubtful 6.25

Team News

Espanyol
Real Sociedad
  • Espanyol will miss Edu Exposito due to injury but are otherwise have a full squad.
  • Coach Gonzalez might tweak the lineup with Aguado.
  • Puado and Veliz likely to start.
  • Real Sociedad expected to make no change to the team that loast against Rayo on matchday 1.
  • Coach Alguacil won't make major changes; Odriozola, Zubeldia, Zakharyan out.
  • Merino absent due to potential Arsenal move.

Prediction

  • Espanyol returned to La Liga after winning the second-tier playoffs but suffered a 1-0 loss against Real Valladolid in their season opener and where the only team not to score on match day 1.
  • Real Sociedad, on the other hand, started disappointingly against Rayo Vallecano, falling 2-0 before a late goal. Despite potential departures like that of Mikel Merino, Real Sociedad aims for a top-six finish, having made key signings like Sucic for the 2024-25 campaign.
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