Las Palmas host Espanyol at the Estadio Gran Canaria on Friday in the comfort that their place in La Liga is all but mathematically confirmed, despite their loss last time out.
Las Palmas Betting News
Las Palmas have enjoyed a thoroughly successful season back in the top-flight, with a mid-table finish looking inevitable for the Gran Canarian based club.
Last time out Las Palmas took on Real Betis away from home, narrowly losing 1-0, ending a four match unbeaten run.
Having won seven of their 17 home games in La Liga this season Las Palmas can take on Espanyol this Friday with the knowledge they are able to take on the best at home.
Las Palmas manager Quique Setien will Mubarak Wakaso who this week retuned to training following time out with a hamstring injury, and will be in contention to play some part in the match.
He will be without the long-term injured Javi Castellano and the suspended Artiles Oliva Aythami.
Espanyol Betting News
Espanyol meanwhile go into Friday’s match also in relative safety, but would do with one more win to settle any remaining nerves regarding relegation.
The Barcelona based club currently sit 15th in the table on 37 points after 34 matches, eight points clear of the relegation zone.
In their last La Liga clash Espanyol took on Celta Vigo and drew 1-1; a respectable result and a club chasing Europa League qualification.
That result ended a two match consecutive losing streak; of the past 18 points available to the Catalonian club they have accrued just six points.
Espanyol manager Constantin Galca will have to sweat on the fitness of Jose Canas and Oscar Gaitan, while he will be without Victor Mata, who is serving a one match suspension.
Las Palmas vs Espanyol Match Prediction
Friday poses a relatively stress free occasion for both sides, who can spend the rest of the season looking to cement a mid-to-top of the table finish in La Liga, with safety from relegation all but confirmed.
Las Palmas lost last time out but have performed well in general over the past two months, and are a force to be reckoned with at home. A win for the home side with both teams to score is the likely result here.
