All eyes will be on Estadio de Mestalla as Valencia welcome Espanyol in a La Liga clash featuring two sides with contrasting league positions. Espanyol are more of a team than Valencia, but with los Che being tough to beat at home, we predict a 1-1 draw. Carlos Corberan's troops, struggling in 17th, have struggled at home, picking up just 1 point per game there, and will be without Hugo Duro and Jose Gaya due to suspensions, while Cesar Tarrega remains injured. The home side average 1.3 goals per game but have conceded 1.1, and clean sheets are rare (30% overall), leaving defensive concerns.
Espanyol, in 5th place, have been more consistent on the road, winning 60% of away games this season. Defender Omar El Hilali is banned, but their attack remains solid, scoring 1 goal per game away while conceding just 0.6. BTTS has been low for the Catalans (40% away), but historically, H2H clashes with Valencia have seen 64% BTTS and 82% over 1.5 goals, suggesting potential for goals.
As Valencia’s injuries and suspensions weaken their squad, Espanyol or Draw is our main betting pick for this La Liga matchup, alongside Over 1.5 goals (82% H2H) and Half-Time Draw.
This Primera Division match will be played on Saturday 24 January 2026 at 15:15.
What is our Valencia vs Espanyol prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Valencia 1 - 1 Espanyol
Valencia vs Espanyol Betting Tips
- Anytime Goalscorer: Hugo Duro @ 162 Odds
- To be Booked: Jose Salinas @ 140 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferValencia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dldww | 1.60 |
| Home | ddd | 1.00 |
| Away | lwlww | 1.86 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 0% | 57% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.00 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 1.00 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.14 |
| BTTS | 70% | 100% | 57% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 0% | 43% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.50 | 1.54 | 1.48 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.22 | 0.68 | 1.45 |
Espanyol Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwldl | 1.60 |
| Home | lwwll | 1.20 |
| Away | wlwwd | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.32 | 1.37 | 1.27 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 1.33 | 1.15 |
Valencia vs Espanyol Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Valencia (48%)
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Espanyol (21%)
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