Espanyol v Girona result
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Espanyol 2–2 Girona — this La Liga match was drawn.
The result
Espanyol and Girona drew 2–2 at RCDE Stadium in La Liga on Saturday 7 January. Espanyol are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions. Girona are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
The goals
Girona led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Girona: Toni Villa (32’, assisted by Aleix García) and Y. Herrera (85’, assisted by Yan Couto); Espanyol: Javi Puado (51’) and Joselu (76’, assisted by Brian Oliván).
Discipline
The bookings — Espanyol: Edu Expósito (4’), Brian Oliván (21’) and C. Montes (87’); Girona: V. Castellanos (9’) and Y. Herrera (88’).
What it changes
With four goals it was the highest-scoring match of round 16, across 10 matches. Espanyol have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions. Girona have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Toni Villa (Girona) 8.5, Joselu (Espanyol) 6.7 and Aleix García (Girona) 6.2 led the match.
Next up
Espanyol next travel to Racing Santander on 24 October 2026.
Girona next host Celta de Vigo II on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Espanyol: Racing Santander v Espanyol, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Girona: Girona v Celta de Vigo II, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Espanyol 2–2 Girona · La Liga
- Venue: RCDE Stadium · Cornella de Llobregat
- Referee: Carlos del Cerro
- Head-to-head (last 6): Espanyol 2 · draws 0 · Girona 4 · 2.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Espanyol 3W 1D 1L · Girona 3W 1D 1L
Espanyol 2–2 Girona (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 3 January 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Espanyol for / against | Line | Girona for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.67 for · 6.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4 for · 3.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots | 9.83 for · 15.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.6 for · 12 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.67 for · 4.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.6 for · 4.8 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.83 for · 12 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.4 for · 14.2 against n 5 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 4 for · 5.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.8 for · 2.6 against n 5 Last 5 |
Espanyol
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Bare n 8 | 35.5 | 2.9 | 1.9 | — |
| Vinicius Souza n 8 | 88.6 | 2.5 | 0.6 | — |
| Nico Melamed n 8 | 24.3 | 2.3 | 3.2 | — |
| José Carlos Lazo n 8 | 19.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 | — |
| Fernando Calero n 8 | 63.1 | 1.6 | 0.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| José Carlos Lazo n 8 | 19.8 | 3.4 | 1.1 |
| Javi Puado n 8 | 58.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| Nico Melamed n 8 | 24.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 |
| K. Bare n 8 | 35.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Darder n 8 | 82.9 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Melamed n 8 | 24.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Pol Lozano n 8 | 42.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| José Carlos Lazo n 8 | 19.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Brian Oliván n 8 | 89.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Joselu n 8 | 83.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Vinicius Souza n 8 | 88.6 | 4.8 |
| Rubén Sánchez n 8 | 54.1 | 3.1 |
| Óscar Gil n 8 | 83.9 | 3 |
| Simo n 3 | 20.7 | 2.9 |
| José Carlos Lazo n 8 | 19.8 | 2.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Fernández n 8 | 90 | 4.4 |
| B. Lecomte n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
| Joan García n 3 | 75.7 | 0.4 |
Girona
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Herrera n 8 | 54.8 | 3.1 | 1.8 | — |
| C. Stuani n 8 | 32.3 | 3.1 | 1.4 | — |
| Oriol Romeu n 8 | 90 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| Iván Martín n 8 | 45.1 | 1.7 | 0.7 | — |
| V. Castellanos n 8 | 81 | 1.4 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Stuani n 8 | 32.3 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| V. Castellanos n 8 | 81 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Rodrigo Riquelme n 8 | 54.6 | 1.9 | 1 |
| Toni Villa n 8 | 37.8 | 1.8 | 0 |
| Aleix García n 8 | 88.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Stuani n 8 | 32.3 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Iván Martín n 8 | 45.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| David López n 8 | 86.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Arnau Martínez n 8 | 82.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| V. Castellanos n 8 | 81 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Y. Herrera n 8 | 54.8 | 3.1 |
| Yan Couto n 8 | 47 | 3.1 |
| Oriol Romeu n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
| Arnau Martínez n 8 | 82.9 | 2.2 |
| Ramón Terrats n 8 | 39.9 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Carlos n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
| P. Gazzaniga n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
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Match statistics & details
| Espanyol | Girona | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% | Possession | 56% |
| 12 | Shots | 12 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 5 | Corners | 2 |
| 0 | Offsides | 5 |
| 13 | Fouls | 16 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 354 | Passes | 458 |
| 78% | Pass accuracy | 86% |
Espanyol player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álvaro Fernández | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Sergi Gómez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| L. Cabrera | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Darder | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Joselu | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Martin Braithwaite | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Óscar Gil | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Brian Oliván | 84 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Y | 7.7 |
| Fernando Calero | 84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Nico Melamed | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Edu Expósito | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| Javi Puado sub | 40 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Aleix Vidal sub | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Montes sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| Roger Martínez sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Rubén Sánchez sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
Girona player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Gazzaniga | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Arnau Martínez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| S. Bueno | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| David López | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Miguel Gutiérrez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Aleix García | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 |
| Iván Martín | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Rodrigo Riquelme | 81 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| V. Castellanos | 72 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| Ramón Terrats | 71 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Toni Villa | 63 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Samu Sáiz sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Y. Herrera sub | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| C. Stuani sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Valery sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Yan Couto sub | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Espanyol v Girona — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-01-23 Girona 1–0 Espanyol
- 2020-11-20 Espanyol 1–2 Girona
- 2019-04-06 Girona 1–2 Espanyol
- 2018-11-25 Espanyol 1–3 Girona
- 2018-04-22 Girona 0–2 Espanyol
- 2017-12-11 Espanyol 0–1 Girona
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Espanyol and Girona?
- In their last 6 meetings, Espanyol won 2, Girona won 4 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Espanyol and Girona?
- Recent form — Espanyol 3W 1D 1L; Girona 3W 1D 1L.
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