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	31	1	6	94
2	Real Madrid	27	5	6	86
3	Villarreal	22	6	10	72
4	Atleti	21	6	11	69
5	Real Betis	15	15	8	60
6	Celta	14	12	12	54
7	Getafe	15	6	17	51
8	Rayo Vallecano	12	14	12	50
9	Valencia	13	10	15	49
10	Real Sociedad	11	13	14	46
11	Espanyol	12	10	16	46
12	Athletic	13	6	19	45
13	Sevilla FC	12	7	19	43
14	Alavés	11	10	17	43
15	Elche	10	13	15	43
16	Levante	11	9	18	42
17	Osasuna	11	9	18	42
18	Mallorca	11	9	18	42
19	Girona	9	14	15	41
20	Real Oviedo	6	11	21	29

Name	Club	Country	Matches	Goals	Assists
K. Mbappé	RMA	FRA	31	25	4
V. Muriqi	MAL	KOS	37	23	1
A. Budimir	OSA	CRO	37	17	N/A
F. Torres	FCB	SPA	35	16	3

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