Linares started in the Spanish Cup tournament with a victory over Gimnastic (1:0), after which, unexpectedly for everyone in his field, they dealt with Alaves (2:1). The team has not achieved such unprecedented success for a very long time. In the tournament of the fifth division, the Andalusian club chalked up six victories and four peaceful outcomes after 17 rounds of the current championship, which corresponds to 22 points and only 14th position in the table. After a draw with Linense (0:0), the hosts beat the second Sevilla (4:0).
Espanyol have dealt with their opponent twice last season when they dropped out of the elite championship for a year. This season the “parrots” are performing in the Primera, where from the first rounds they fought for a place in the European competition zone. In 19 rounds the Catalans chalked up seven victories and five peaceful outcomes, which brought 26 points and ninth place in the standings. In the last three rounds the White-Blues lost once and celebrated success twice with Levante (4:3) and Valencia (2:1). The first stages of the Cup of the Sun brought success with Solares (3:2) and Palencia (2:1). More soccer probability prediction can be obtained from the link provided.
