2019-20 UEFA Europa League – CSKA Moscow vs Espanyol Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does CSKA Moscow vs Espanyol kick off? Thursday 3rd October, 2019 – 17:55 (UK)
Where is CSKA Moscow vs Espanyol being played? VEB Arena
What are the expected weather conditions for CSKA Moscow vs Espanyol? Cloud, 11c
What TV channel is CSKA Moscow vs Espanyol on in the UK? BT Sport have the rights to UEFA Europa League matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream CSKA Moscow vs Espanyol in the UK? Subscribers can stream the match live on the BT Sport website & app
Where can I get tickets for CSKA Moscow vs Espanyol?
CSKA Moscow – https://www.viagogo.com/Sports-Tickets/International-Soccer/More-Soccer/Russian-Premier-League/CSKA-Moscow-Tickets
Espanyol – https://proticketing.com/rcdespanyol/en_US/entradas/evento/12722
What was the score in the last meeting between CSKA Moscow & Espanyol? N/A
THE TEAM NEWS
CSKA MOSCOW
Predicted line-up (3-4-2-1): Akinfeev; Sarlija, Diveev, Magnusson; Fernandes, Akhmetov, Oblyakov, Kuchaev; Vlasic, Sigurdsson; Chalov
Unavailable: Shchennikov (Injured), Nababkin (Injured), Efremov (Injured), Dzagoev (Injured)
Doubtful: Gogoua (Injured), Vasin (Injured)
ESPANYOL
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Diego Lopez; Javi Lopez, Fernando Calero, Lluis Lopez, Didac Vila; Oscar Melendo, Marc Roca, Pol Lozano, Granero; Wu Lei, Piatti
Unavailable: Espinosa (Injured), Naldo (Injured), Iturraspe (Injured), Ferreyra (Injured)
Doubtful: Corchia (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
CSKA Moscow crashed 5-1 at Ludogorets in their Europa League opener, but the Russian Premier League leaders should bounce back at home to Espanyol, who are in the La Liga relegation zone having won just once this season. However, they did impress in the qualification stage with 18 goals.
