Valencia will be looking to pick up back-to-back wins in La Liga when they welcome Espanyol on Saturday at the Mestalla.
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Valencia vs Espanyol prediction
Key stats
- Valencia have drawn their last six matches against Espanyol in all competitions.
- Espanyol have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine meetings against Los Che.
- There have been under 2.5 goals in five of Valencia's last six games.
Correct score prediction: Valencia 1-1 Espanyol
Valencia have struggled badly in La Liga this season and are one place and a point above the relegation zone.
Espanyol have punched above their weight this season and are fifth in La Liga with 34 points.
Heading into this game, Valencia are unbeaten in their last three matches, including a 1-0 win away from home against Getafe. Espanyol are winless in their last three matches, including two losses.
The visitors have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches, and have been involved in fewer than 2.5 goals in seven of their last eight games.
Los Che have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven meetings against Espanyol, six of which ended in a draw, so we predict a 1-1 draw for this one.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Valencia slight favourites
HOME: 11/8 (2.38) – 42%
DRAW: 11/5 (3.2) – 31.3%
AWAY: 2/1 (3.0) – 33.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Despite their position in the league table, the recent form has been encouraging, and the bookies have priced Carlos Corberan's side at 11/8 (2.38) with 42% chances of winning.
Both teams have scored in their last seven meetings, and BTTS – Yes at 20/21 (1.95) is really tempting.
Valencia have scored first in six of their last eight meetings against Espanyol, and back them at 20/21 (1.95) to score first, with 51.3% chances of landing.
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Most recent H2Hs: Draw on the cards?
Espanyol are undefeated in their last seven matches against Valencia, and six of those matches have ended in draws.
Spain La Liga 23/09/25
Espanyol
Valencia
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
Valencia preview: Missing several players
Los Che have won only four games this season and lost eight. They have scored only 19 goals and conceded 31, and will be aiming to pick up their fourth win at Mestella this Saturday.
Mouctar Diakhaby, Thierry Correia, Cesar Tarrega, and Julen Agirrezabala are all out injured, while Jose Gaya and Cristian Rivero are suspended.
Predicted lineups: Dimitrievski (GK), Foulquier, Comert, Copete, Vasquez, Ugrinic, Pepelu, Rioja, Lopez, Beltran & Duro.
Last five matches
- Getafe 0-1 Valencia
- Burgos 0-2 Valencia
- Valencia 1-1 Elche
- Celta Vigo 4-1 Valencia
- Valencia 1-1 Mallorca
Espanyol preview: Can they bounce back to winning ways?
Parakeets have failed to pick up a win in the New Year, losing against Barcelona and Girona, but they are still in the mix to secure a European spot this season.
Omar El Hilali will be unavailable due to suspension after picking up a red card, and Ruben Sanchez is likely to replace him. Javi Puado is out for the rest of the season.
Predicted lineups: Dmitrovic (GK), Sanchez, Calero, Cabrera, Romero, Carreras, Lozano, Zarate, Exposito, Milla & Garcia.
Last five matches
- Espanyol 0-2 Girona
- Levante 1-1 Espanyol
- Espanyol 0-2 Barcelona
- Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Espanyol
- Getafe 0-1 Espanyol
Player to watch: Edu Exposito
The 29-year-old midfielder has been a key player for Espanyol this season. The Spaniard has started in 17 of the 19 La Liga games he has played in 2025-26, registering five assists.
The experienced midfielder has recorded 2.5 key passes and also put in defensive shifts, making 1.4 tackles per game.