Ponferradina - Espanyol Barcelona: Tips, prognosis & odds - 01/04/2022 - SPAIN: Copa del Rey

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Ponferradina - Espanyol Barcelona: Tips, prognosis & odds - 01/04/2022 - SPAIN: Copa del Rey
 
 
Traditionally, January in Spain is all about cup competition. Meanwhile, the promoted to the next round is no longer determined in the return game, but only in one game. The 118th edition is now in the third main round, which will take place from Tuesday to Thursday. The first round of 16 will be fixed on Tuesday evening. Ponferradina and Espanyol Barcelona face each other at El Toralin Stadium.
 
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The host will not be known to every football fan, but the team from the Leon region is a second division team, who can have legitimate hopes for the first LaLiga promotion. As a first division team, head coach Vicente Moreno's team is considered a slight favorite. Between Ponferradina and Espanyol Barcelona, ​​odds are offered when betting on the guests at 2.30.
 
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For both teams, the cup game will be the first appearance in the calendar year 2022 after they ended the year 2021 on Friday. While Espanyol Barcelona celebrated a last-minute win against the bats from Valencia, Ponferradina had to admit defeat at Real Oviedo.
 
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Ponferradina statistics
 
SD Ponferradina is a football club from the Leon region founded in 1922. The second division was so far the maximum of feelings. In the 2012/13 and 2014/15 seasons, the club reached seventh place in the table, which is their greatest success so far. The qualification for the promotion playoffs has not yet been successful. However, this could change for the team of long-term coach Bolo this season.
 
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After the eighth place in the table last season, the Bolo-Elf is currently in fifth place in the table. In 22 league games, ten wins, seven draws and only five defeats had to accept the promotion aspirant. One of those defeats came last Friday when they weakened themselves against Real Oviedo. In the end, the score was 2-0 and only nine Ponferradina players were on the pitch at the time of the final whistle. Altogether there were even three dismissals, because Jose Naranjo was also shown the red card on the bench.
 
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A heated game, which meant the first defeat for Ponferradina after five unbeaten games (three wins, two draws). Nonetheless, the current table situation is very satisfactory and as fifth, the gap to the direct promotion position is just five points.
 
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With the 2-0 defeat, Real Oviedo can almost be dubbed a feared opponent this season. The only home defeat conceded Ponferradina namely on October 24, also against Real Oviedo (1: 2). In the ten remaining home games there were six wins and four draws. Derived from this good home record at Ponferradina against Espanyol Barcelona only odds of 2.10 are offered for the "to qualify" of the second division team.
 
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 In addition, Copete (central defender) and Espiau (striker) will be absent. Top striker Yuri (nine goals this season) is expected to be back in the regular formation.
 
Expected formation of Ponferradina:
 
Garcia - Ivan Rodriguez, Amo, Pascanu, Adot - Ojeda, Cristian Rodriguez, Moran, Molina - Enrich, Yuri
 
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Espanyol Barcelona - Statistics
 
As a newcomer, the local rival of the big FC Barcelona has so far been strong as a bear. After the first half of the season, Espanyol Barcelona are in an excellent eighth place in the table and have just five points less on the credit side than their big neighbor. With ten points ahead of the first relegation place, the current situation is extremely comfortable.
 
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First away win of the year
 
The conclusion for the calendar year 2021 is therefore very positive. Resurgence and establishment in midfield are the big cornerstones. In addition, the last black spot could be eradicated on the last day of the year. The Moreno-Elf owes their very good placement to their home strength (6-2-1 balance). In a foreign country, on the other hand, things often did not go according to plan.
 
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But the lack of victory as a guest could be eradicated with the bats of CF Valencia. With two late goals against Pepe Bordalas' formidable team a surprising success was achieved. Espanyol Barcelona celebrated for the first time in their tenth away game. This continued the series in the league, since victory and defeat have alternated since the end of October.
 
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Cup games should always be viewed with a bit of caution, but Espanyol Barcelona will not / have to be prepared for a large-scale rotation. There will be one or the other change for sure, but the first two rounds against the lower-class teams Solares-Medio Cudeyo and CD Palencia Cristo have already shown that Vicente Moreno does not take the games lightly.
 
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Expected formation of Espanyol Barcelona:
 
Garcia - Vila, Cabrera, Gomez, Miguelon - Morlanes, Villahermosa, Darder - de Tomas, Dimata, Melendo
 
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Ponferradina - Espanyol Barcelona Direct comparison
 
The two teams faced each other for the first time in the past 2020/21 season. On the way to direct recovery, Espanyol Barcelona managed a clear success against the team from Ponferrada both in the home (2-0) and in the away game (4-1). In this regard, the odds on the guests in the cup duel between Ponferradina and Espanyol Barcelona are a little high.
 
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Betting base forecast & Spain Ponferradina - Espanyol Barcelona Spain: Tip
 
Basically, this cup game can also be summarized under the title "Home strength meets away weakness”. Espanyol Barcelona have certainly not acted convincingly abroad, but made a statement on Friday and generally have a much stronger squad than the home side. That is why the odds on the home side between Ponferradina and Espanyol Barcelona seem quite high.
 
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KEY FACTS - PONFERRADINA VS. ESPANYOL BARCELONA: TIP
 
  • The second division is hoping for home advantage - only one home defeat this season
  • Last year Espanyol Barcelona celebrated two clear wins against Ponferradina in LaLiga2
  • Black spot eradicated - Espanyol won abroad for the first time on Friday
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That is why six units in the Copa del Rey duel between Ponferradina and Espanyol Barcelona are predicted to be a "favorite win”. The ADMIRALBET new customer bonus is recommended here, because the bookmaker delivers absolute top odds with a 2.35. Another option, with less risk, is the tip on the "To Qualify" at Bet365 (1.66).
 
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Our prediction for the game
 
SD Ponferradina is playing a strong season and will conjure up a brave appearance against Espanyol. In addition, the hosts want to return the favor for the two clear defeats from the previous year. We are therefore expecting a tough cup fight in which both teams can score goals. The odds for this are around 1.90. If you believe in a favorite victory, tip 2 can look forward to odds of 2.30. For an outsider bet, the double chance 1 / X would be recommended - odds. 1.53 - it is quite possible that this game needs an extension.
 
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