Valencia vs Espanyol Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast , Round 21 La Liga
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 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 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% Read More:- Juventus vs Benfica Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast , Round 7 League Phase Inter Milan vs Pisa Prediction, Lineups & Score Forecast , Round 22 Serie A 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.