RCD Espanyol VS Girona FC

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Espanyol.
Espanyol's home advantage at RCDE Stadium combined with superior league position suggests they will likely control the match tempo despite lower possession. Girona must exploit their higher possession percentage and crossing opportunities to create scoring chances. Espanyol's defensive strength versus Girona's attacking vulnerabilities indicates a potentially tight contest favoring the home side. The away team's recent form improvement may provide some competitive balance, but Espanyol's consistency remains the decisive factor.
Espanyol's strong recent form (4 wins in last 6), superior league standing, home advantage, and defensive solidity significantly favor their chances. Girona's defensive weaknesses conceding 1.8 goals per game and lower league position substantially reduce their winning probability. The goal-scoring capabilities appear relatively balanced, but Espanyol's ability to win matches decisively and maintain clean sheets at home provides critical prediction advantage.