The Round 21 La Liga fixture between Valencia vs Espanyol will be played at the historic Estadio de Mestalla, with kick-off scheduled for 08:45 PM (IST) on Saturday, 24 January 2026.
This matchup is one of La Liga’s most balanced rivalries in recent seasons. Valencia arrive with slightly improved form and home advantage, but Espanyol’s resilience—and a remarkable run of draws between these two sides—suggests another tight contest could be on the cards.
Match Overview – Valencia vs Espanyol
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Valencia vs Espanyol |
| Competition | La Liga |
| Round | Round 21 |
| Date & Kick-Off | Saturday, 24 January 2026 – 08:45 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Estadio de Mestalla |
| Location | Valencia, Spain |
| Capacity | 49,430 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Weather | 13°C – Mild |
Match Insight: Valencia and Espanyol have drawn their last six La Liga meetings, highlighting just how evenly matched these sides tend to be.
Recent Form Guide – Valencia vs Espanyol
Valencia – Last 5 Matches (W-W-D-L-D)
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/01 | Getafe vs Valencia | 0–1 | Win |
| 15/01 | Burgos vs Valencia | 0–2 | Win |
| 10/01 | Valencia vs Elche | 1–1 | Draw |
| 03/01 | Celta Vigo vs Valencia | 4–1 | Loss |
| 19/12 | Valencia vs Mallorca | 1–1 | Draw |
Espanyol – Last 5 Matches (L-D-L-W-W)
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/01 | Espanyol vs Girona | 0–2 | Loss |
| 11/01 | Levante vs Espanyol | 1–1 | Draw |
| 03/01 | Espanyol vs Barcelona | 0–2 | Loss |
| 22/12 | Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol | 1–2 | Win |
| 13/12 | Getafe vs Espanyol | 0–1 | Win |
Head-to-Head – Valencia vs Espanyol (Last 5 La Liga Meetings)
| Date | Venue | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Espanyol Home | Espanyol vs Valencia | 2–2 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Mestalla | Valencia vs Espanyol | 1–1 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Espanyol Home | Espanyol vs Valencia | 1–1 |
| May 29, 2023 | Mestalla | Valencia vs Espanyol | 2–2 |
| Oct 02, 2022 | Espanyol Home | Espanyol vs Valencia | 2–2 |
A remarkable run of stalemates underlines how little separates these two sides tactically.
Top Scorers to Watch
- Valencia: Hugo Duro – 6 goals (19 matches)
- Espanyol: Pere Milla – 6 goals (18 matches)
Both forwards are their teams’ main attacking outlets and could decide the game with a single moment of quality.
Predicted Lineups – Valencia vs Espanyol
| Position | Valencia (4-4-2) | Spanish (4-2-3-1) |
|---|---|---|
| GK (Goalkeeper) | Stole Dimitrievski | Marko Dmitrovic |
| RB (Right-back) | Dimitri Foulquier | Rubén Sánchez |
| CB (Center-back) | César Tárrega | Fernando Calero |
| CB (Center-back) | José Copete | Leandro Cabrera |
| LB (Left Back) | Jesus Vazquez | Carlos Romero |
| RM (Right winger) | Luis Rioja | Tyrhys Dolan |
| CM (Central Midfielder) | Filip Ugrinic | Urko Gonzalez |
| CM (Central Midfielder) | Ash | Pol Lozano |
| LM (Left Midfielder) | Arnaut Danjuma | Pere Milla |
| CAM (Attacking Midfielder) | Edu Expósito | |
| ST (Forward) | Lucas Beltrán | Roberto Fernández |
| ST (Forward) | Omar Sadiq |
Unavailable Players
| Team | Players Out |
|---|---|
| Valencia | Cristian Rivero (susp.), Daniel Raba, Eray Cömert, Thierry Correia, Julen Agirrezabala, José Gayà (susp.), Mouctar Diakhaby |
| Espanyol | Omar El Hilali (susp.), Javier Puado |
Valencia are missing several defensive options, which could limit their ability to fully control the game.
Statistical Projection – Valencia vs Espanyol
| Metric | Valencia | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
| Win Probability | 38% | 28% |
| Draw Probability | 34% | — |
| Expected Possession | 52–55% | 45–48% |
| Shots on Target | 4–6 | 3–5 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.2–1.5 | 1.0–1.3 |
| Clean Sheet Probability | 26% | 22% |
| Most Likely Scorer | Hugo Duro | Pere Milla |
✅ Final Score Prediction
Valencia 1–1 Espanyol
Likely Scorers:
- Hugo Duro (Valencia)
- Pere Milla (Espanyol)
Given the long history of draws between these teams and their closely matched form, another stalemate at Mestalla feels like the most probable outcome.
Confidence Levels
- Valencia Win: 38%
- Draw: 34%
- Espanyol Win: 28%
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Suggested Tips (Informational Only)
- Draw
- Under 2.5 Total Goals
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Anytime Scorer: Hugo Duro
⚠️ All predictions are for informational purposes only. Betting involves risk—please play responsibly.
FAQs – Valencia vs Espanyol
1.What time is Valencia vs Espanyol?
Kick-off is at 08:45 PM (IST) on Saturday, 24 January 2026.
2.Where is the match being played?
At Estadio de Mestalla, Valencia.
3.Who are the key players to watch?
Hugo Duro for Valencia and Pere Milla for Espanyol.
4.What is the predicted score?
A 1–1 draw in Round 21 of La Liga.