Espanyol, who have already been relegated to Segunda Division for next season, will host 16th-placed America at the Cornella-El Prat Stadium on Sunday at 19:00 GMT in a relegation six-pointer.
Espanyol will be playing in Segunda Division next season as they have failed to deliver this year. However, they have an opportunity to show their potential for next season by finishing with a win at the expense of relegation-battling Almeria.
Almeria is just a point ahead of the relegation zone. They must secure a victory against relegated Espanyol to avoid getting relegated.
Key Highlights
Espanyol Have Come Up Short This Season
Espanyol has achieved an unbeaten streak in their last three matches. They have collected five points, indicating how narrow it can be for teams to get relegated.
They have an overall disappointing season as they have been unable to perform better than their last season’s effort. They finished four points above the drop zone last year but couldn’t escape this season. Their final match against Almeria is an opportunity to end the season on a high note.
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Almeria Have to Win their Last Match to Survive in La Liga
Almeria is in imminent danger of relegation and can secure safety by clinching a win against Espanyol. They have won two games, drawn one, and lost two in their previous five matches.
A defeat in their final match along with other concurrent results can send them to the relegation zone. They must give their all in the match against Espanyol on Sunday to ensure their La Liga survival.
Injury Report
Espanyol
Central midfielder Keidi Bare will miss the game due to an ankle ligament rupture. He has not played for Espanyol for 25 matches since December 2022.
Almeria
Almeria will not have El Bilal Touré available due to a muscle injury. He has missed 11 matches for them since March 2023.
Possible Lineups
Espanyol
F. Pacheco; Brian Olivan, L. Cabrera, S. Gomez, C. Montes, O. Gil; D. Suarez, S. Darder, J. Puado; N. Melamed, Joselu
Almeria
Fernando; A. Pozo, R. Ely, S. Babic, A. Centelles; G. Melero, S. Costa, L. Robertone; Lazano, D. Sousa, A. Embarba
Prediction
Espanyol will dominate the match as they play with nothing to lose. Almeria will defend deep and try to create chances on counter-attacks. A draw seems the most likely result.
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