Ponferradina would be looking to make it through to the Copa Del Rey last-16 stage for the first time in their history as they take on Espanyol in their last-32 stage encounter on Tuesday night. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Espanyol with two wins from as many games against their opponents would be looking to make it win number three against the LaLiga 2 outfit this Tuesday.

The hosts on the brink of history

Ponferradina's best result in this competition was in the 2017/2018 season when they made it through to this stage but were beaten by Villarreal three goals to one. They could well break their round of 32 jinxes this Tuesday, however, they would need to get past a well-oiled Espanyol side who are in decent form. Ponferradina picked up a 2-1 victory against UD Ibiza Eivissa in the previous round but haven't managed a win in their last three league matches.

Espanyol head into this game off the back of a big win away at Valencia in the LaLiga Santander last weekend. This would be their third win in four league games in all competitions and this decent form has put them in the Copa Del Rey last-32 and in the ninth position on the league standings. Their 2-1 win against Cristo Atletico booked them a place in this stage and it is then left to see whether they can pick up another win for a place in the last-16

Ponferradina vs Espanyol Team News

Ponferradina possible starting XI:

Puig; Adot, Amo, Copete, Pujol; Ojeda, Anton, Rodriguez, Saverio; Kuki, Yuri

Espanyol possible starting XI:

Oier; Miguelon, Gomez, Cabrera, Vila; Merida, Morlanes; Wu Lei, Melendo, Embarba; Moron

Ponferradina vs Espanyol Prediction: 1-2

Ponferradina do have a huge chance with the visitors not being at full strength, however, there's still quality in this Espanyol side and we expect them to get the better of their opponents this Tuesday.