Valencia vs Espanyol Prediction & Tips
Valencia arrive on the back of a crucial victory at the bottom end of the La Liga table, winning 1-0 away to fellow relegation battlers Getafe. That result leaves them one place and one point above the drop zone, with Carlos Corberán’s side losing just two of their last nine league games (W2, D5). However, maintaining that momentum here will not be easy as the Ché club continues to struggle against the stronger teams in the division. In fact, they have failed to beat any team currently in the top nine (D4, L5), and in four of their five games against the top five before this matchday, they have ended up losing.
Espanyol have not been at their best since returning from the winter break. Their recent unexpected 0-2 home defeat to Girona means they have not won any of their three league games at the start of 2026 (D1, L2). As a result, they are now seven points adrift of fourth place and looking over their shoulders with concern, as Real Betis and Celta Vigo are only two points behind in sixth and seventh place respectively. Manolo González’s side have a good recent record away from home, with none of their last four La Liga away games ending in defeat (W3, D1), so their fans will be hoping that this will provide the impetus to get back to winning ways.
Valencia @ WON2.00
