Sparks will fly as Espanyol and Valencia lock horns in the sixth round of La Liga at Livens Jean Louis Stadium on Tuesday, 23 September 2025.
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Espanyol vs Valencia predictions: Both teams to find the net
Key stats
- Six consecutive encounters between Espanyol and Valencia have produced goals at both ends.
- The spoils were shared in each of the last five clashes between these sides.
- Espanyol have a perfect three wins from three at home this season.
Correct score prediction: Espanyol 1-1 Valencia
Five consecutive meetings between these sides ended in stalemates, three of which ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Espanyol
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Espanyol suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of Real Madrid last weekend.
Manolo Gonzalez's troops have had a solid La Liga campaign so far, earning 10 points from a possible 15. They are fourth in the Spanish top flight, seven spots above Valencia, who have a 2-1-2 win-draw-loss record after five games.
Ahead of this encounter, Espanyol are the expected winners at 5/4 (2.25). Teams with these odds usually have a 44.4% probability of winning.
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We have also pointed out that both teams were on the scoresheet in each of the last six skirmishes between these outfits. Bearing that in mind, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 19/20 (1.95). That one has a 51.3% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another stalemate on the cards?
The spoils were shared in each of the last five clashes between Espanyol and Valencia, with their last two encounters ending 1-1.
Spain La Liga 22/04/25
Valencia
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 18/12/24
Espanyol
Valencia
Spain La Liga 09/11/24
Espanyol
Valencia
Spain La Liga 28/05/23
Valencia
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 02/10/22
Espanyol
Valencia
Espanyol preview: Looking to get back on course
Pere Milla will serve his final match ban here after being sent off during Espanyol’s victory over Mallorca. On the injury front, only Jose Gragera, with muscle problems, is out for this game.
With their unbeaten start to the La Liga campaign halted at the hands of league leaders Real Madrid, Espanyol will look to bounce back to winning ways this midweek.
Predicted lineup:
Last five matches
- Real Madrid 2-0 Espanyol
- Espanyol 3-2 Mallorca
- Espanyol 1-0 Osasuna
- Real Sociedad 2-2 Espanyol
- Espanyol 2-1 Atletico Madrid
Valencia preview: A clean bill of health
Valencia, on the other hand, have no missing players due to suspension or injury. This should give Carlos Corberan the opportunity to choose his best XI for this game as Los Che set their sights on back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
Predicted lineup: Agirrezabala (GK), Foulquier, Tarrega, Diakhaby, Gaya, Rioja, Santamaria, Guerra, Lopez, Duro & Danjuma.
Last five matches
- Valencia 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Barcelona 6-0 Valencia
- Valencia 3-0 Getafe
- Osasuna 1-0 Valencia
- Valencia 1-1 Real Sociedad
Player to watch: Hugo Duro
Hugo Duro’s stoppage-time goal all but confirmed Valencia's victory over Athletic Bilbao last weekend. The former Getafe forward has scored two goals in his last three appearances and will fancy his chances against Espanyol.