Round 21 - La Liga
Valencia CF VS RCD Espanyol
Mestalla Stadium
24 January, 2026
Overview:
Valencia CF hosts RCD Espanyol in LaLiga Round 21 at Mestalla stadium on January 24, 2026 at 15:15 UTC. Valencia currently ranks 17th with 20 points from 4 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses, while Espanyol sits 5th with 34 points from 10 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses.
Recent H2H results: Valencia and Espanyol have drawn their last 6 matches against Espanyol in all competitions
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Espanyol.
Valencia's recent form suggests defensive vulnerability against Espanyol's attacking prowess. Historical H2H pattern of 6 consecutive draws indicates tactical equilibrium, but current league position disparity (17th vs 5th) suggests tactical advantage to Espanyol. Valencia's home advantage at Mestalla may provide some leveling effect.
The significant league position gap combined with Valencia's poor form (-12 GD) against Espanyol's strong form (+1 GD) indicates Espanyol as clear favorites. However, the historical pattern of 6 consecutive H2H draws introduces draw probability. Home advantage and defensive stalwart Romero may limit Espanyol's scoring.
Last Update: 23-01-2026
Stats:
| Valencia CF | RCD Espanyol |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1 | 1.7 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.25 | 0.4 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barça | 20 | 1 | 4 | 61 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 16 | 3 | 6 | 51 |
| 4 | Atleti | 14 | 6 | 5 | 48 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 11 | 9 | 5 | 42 |
| 6 | Celta | 9 | 10 | 6 | 37 |
| 7 | Espanyol | 10 | 5 | 10 | 35 |
| 8 | Athletic | 10 | 4 | 11 | 34 |
| 9 | Osasuna | 9 | 6 | 10 | 33 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32 |
| 11 | Girona | 7 | 9 | 9 | 30 |
| 12 | Sevilla FC | 8 | 5 | 12 | 29 |
| 13 | Getafe | 8 | 5 | 12 | 29 |
| 14 | Alavés | 7 | 6 | 12 | 27 |
| 15 | Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 8 | 10 | 26 |
| 16 | Valencia | 6 | 8 | 11 | 26 |
| 17 | Elche | 5 | 10 | 10 | 25 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24 |
| 19 | Levante | 4 | 6 | 15 | 18 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mbappé | RMA | FRA | 23 | 23 | 4 |
| V. Muriqi | MAL | KOS | 24 | 16 | 1 |
| F. Torres | FCB | SPA | 23 | 12 | 2 |
| A. Budimir | OSA | CRO | 24 | 12 | N/A |
