Athletic Club v Espanyol prediction
Team pages: Athletic Club · Espanyol · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Athletic Club v Espanyol, La Liga on Sun, 22 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Athletic Club host Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday 22 November (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Athletic Club have conceded six goals, the fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Athletic Club are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. Espanyol are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Six of Athletic Club’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in seven of Athletic Club’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Athletic Club have two wins, three draws and three defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.13 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.00. Athletic Club have scored seven goals, the fourth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Seven of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Espanyol’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Espanyol have two wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.17 points per game, scoring 1.33 and conceding 1.33. Espanyol have scored 11 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Espanyol have conceded 12 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Athletic Club (11th) and Espanyol (15th) are one point apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Athletic Club the stronger side, 155 rating points above Espanyol (Athletic Club 1567, Espanyol 1412, after at least 275 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Espanyol are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Athletic Club. The most recent meeting, on 13 May 2026, finished Espanyol 2–0 Athletic Club.
Team news
Predicted Athletic Club XI (4-2-3-1): U. Simón, A. Laporte, A. Paredes, J. Areso, Yuri, B. Gerenabarrena, R. Navarro, R. de Galarreta, P. Canales, Á. Berenguer, I. Williams — derived from the last 7 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Robert Navarro (3.4 per match over seven appearances, two goals) and Nico Williams (3.2 per match over six appearances, one goal) have been Athletic Club’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Athletic Club (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Robert Navarro averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 452 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last seven appearances. Nico Williams averages 2.6 shots per 90 over 562 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Espanyol XI (4-2-3-1): M. Dmitrović, O. El Hilali, R. Hinojo, L. Cabrera, C. Riedel, E. Expósito, J. Hernandez, T. Dolan, U. González, Á. Calatrava, R. Fernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Roberto Fernández (4.0 per match over nine appearances, six goals) and Javier Hernandez (3.4 per match over nine appearances, five assists) have been Espanyol’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Espanyol (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Roberto Fernández averages 2.1 shots per 90 over 867 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Javier Hernandez averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 691 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga
- Head-to-head (last 6): Athletic Club 3 · draws 1 · Espanyol 2 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Athletic Club 2W 3D 0L · Espanyol 1W 1D 3L
Athletic Club v Espanyol (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Athletic Club for / against | Line | Espanyol for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.63 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.63 for · 6 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13 for · 9.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.25 for · 14.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.75 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.38 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 16 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.13 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Athletic Club
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 3.8 | 4.6 | — |
| Alejandro Rego n 8 | 55.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | — |
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 45.8 | 2.7 | 1 | — |
| Ruíz de Galarreta n 8 | 57.8 | 2.5 | 1.4 | — |
| Beñat Gerenabarrena n 8 | 69 | 2.3 | 1.6 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Williams n 8 | 55.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| Gorka Guruzeta n 8 | 45.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 |
| Oihan Sancet n 8 | 78.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 |
| I. Williams n 8 | 62.5 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Williams n 8 | 62.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Peio Canales n 8 | 66.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Nico Williams n 8 | 55.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Álex Berenguer n 8 | 51.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Oihan Sancet n 8 | 78.1 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Mikel Jauregizar n 8 | 51.6 | 3.5 |
| Nico Serrano n 8 | 14.6 | 3.1 |
| Beñat Gerenabarrena n 8 | 69 | 2.8 |
| A. Boiro n 8 | 43.6 | 2.8 |
| Alejandro Rego n 8 | 55.3 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Unai Simón n 8 | 84.4 | 2.3 |
Espanyol
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 2.7 | 0.4 | — |
| Rafel Bauzà n 8 | 57.9 | 2.5 | 2.1 | — |
| O. El Hilali n 8 | 88.1 | 2.4 | 0.8 | — |
| Javier Hernandez n 8 | 76.1 | 2.1 | 1.6 | — |
| C. Riedel n 8 | 69.4 | 1.9 | 0.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| Álex Calatrava n 8 | 43.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Jofre Carreras n 8 | 20.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Roberto Fernández n 8 | 85.9 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Javi Puado n 8 | 53 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 29 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Rafel Bauzà n 8 | 57.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Javier Hernandez n 8 | 76.1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Roberto Fernández n 8 | 85.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Pere Milla n 8 | 25.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Q. Hartman n 8 | 71 | 3.6 |
| Álex Calatrava n 8 | 43.8 | 3.1 |
| Gabriel Moscardo n 8 | 39.1 | 2.9 |
| Roger Hinojo n 8 | 68 | 2.8 |
| Pol Lozano n 8 | 48.9 | 2.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Dmitrović n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Ángel Fortuño n 4 | 90 | 3.2 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Athletic Club v Espanyol — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-13 Espanyol 2–0 Athletic Club
- 2025-12-22 Athletic Club 1–2 Espanyol
- 2025-02-16 Espanyol 1–1 Athletic Club
- 2024-10-19 Athletic Club 4–1 Espanyol
- 2023-04-08 Espanyol 1–2 Athletic Club
- 2023-01-18 Athletic Club 1–0 Espanyol
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Club and Espanyol?
- In their last 6 meetings, Athletic Club won 3, Espanyol won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Athletic Club and Espanyol?
- Recent form — Athletic Club 2W 3D 0L; Espanyol 1W 1D 3L.
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