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Espanyol v Valencia result

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Espanyol 2–2 Valencia — this La Liga match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Espanyol: 3.55 to 1.01 in expected goals, from 21 shots to 5, ahead on xG from the 36th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match). The points were shared.

The result

Espanyol and Valencia drew 2–2 in La Liga on Tuesday 23 September.

The goals

Valencia led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Valencia: A. Danjuma (15’, assisted by Luis Rioja) and Hugo Duro (62’, assisted by Filip Ugrinic); Espanyol: L. Cabrera (59’, assisted by Edu Expósito) and Javi Puado (90’, assisted by Roberto Fernández).

Discipline

The bookings — Espanyol: C. Pickel (38’); Valencia: Mouctar Diakhaby (38’), Diego López (43’), Baptiste Santamaría (54’) and Julen Agirrezabala (90+4’).

What it changes

Espanyol stay third after this result (six league matches played). Espanyol have scored 43 goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Espanyol have conceded 55 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Valencia move up from 10th to ninth (six league matches played). Valencia have scored 46 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 38 games). Valencia have conceded 55 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, L. Cabrera (Espanyol) 8.3, Edu Expósito (Espanyol) 8.3 and Hugo Duro (Valencia) 6.7 led the match.

Head-to-head

Espanyol are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Valencia, every meeting checked.

Next up

Espanyol next host Deportivo La Coruna on 7 November 2026.

Valencia next host Real Madrid on 7 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Espanyol: Espanyol v Deportivo La Coruna, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Valencia: Valencia v Real Madrid, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Espanyol 2–2 Valencia · La Liga
  • Referee: Jose Luis Guzman Mansilla, Spain
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Espanyol 1 · draws 5 · Valencia 0 · 2.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Espanyol 3W 1D 1L · Valencia 2W 1D 2L

Espanyol 2–2 Valencia (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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 0.88
Goals
against 1.38 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
2.88 / 5
Corners
against 5.25 / 5.25 · 1 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.25 / 2.5
Shots on target
against 5 / 4.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.38 / 2
Cards
against 1.88 / 1.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 September 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 20 September 2025. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameEspanyol for / againstLineValencia for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
0.88 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
2.88 for · 5.25 against n 8
9.5standard
5 for · 5.25 against n 8
Shots
10.38 for · 14.75 against n 8
19.5standard
8.63 for · 13.75 against n 8
Shots on target
3.25 for · 5 against n 8
8.5standard
2.5 for · 4.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.38 for · 12.38 against n 8
21.5standard
11.13 for · 10.88 against n 8
Cards shown
2.38 for · 1.88 against n 8
3.5standard
2 for · 1.5 against n 8

Referee: Jose Luis Guzman Mansilla, Spain.

Espanyol

Espanyol Goalkeeper

Espanyol — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
M. Dmitrović590450 min224.4 /9071.4 /9000 /90
Espanyol — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Dmitrović n 590
4.45/5

Espanyol Defensive

Espanyol — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Carlos Romero590450 min142.8 /9051 /9030.6 /90275.4 /9061.2 /9000 /90
L. Cabrera590450 min30.6 /9040.8 /9030.6 /90142.8 /9030.6 /9000 /90
O. El Hilali589445 min153 /9040.8 /9020.4 /90265.3 /9051 /9010.2 /90
Fernando Calero571356 min61.5 /9030.8 /9051.3 /90143.5 /9020.5 /9020.5 /90
Miguel Rubio257114 min00 /9000 /9010.8 /9032.4 /9000 /9000 /90
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Espanyol — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Carlos Romero n 890
1.15/2
1.16/2
D. Foulquier
L. Cabrera n 888.8
0.64/1
0.43/0
César Tárrega
M. Dmitrović n 590
00/0
0.21/0
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O. El Hilali n 888.5
0.94/3
0.63/2
César Tárrega
Javi Puado n 882.3
1.25/3
1.14/4
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Espanyol — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Carlos Romero n 890
3.27/7
L. Cabrera n 888.8
0.86/0
O. El Hilali n 888.5
2.58/4
Javi Puado n 882.3
16/1
Pol Lozano n 866.4
1.25/2
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Espanyol Attacking

Espanyol — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Roberto Fernández565324 min10.3 /9010.3 /9020.6 /9020.6 /9020.6 /9000 /90
Kike García437149 min10.6 /9000 /9042.4 /9021.2 /9010.6 /9021.2 /90
Jofre Carreras23672 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9011.3 /9011.3 /90
L. Koleosho12727 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9013.3 /9026.7 /90
Javi Puado582411 min10.2 /9000 /9051.1 /9030.7 /9061.3 /9000 /90
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Espanyol — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Carlos Romero n 890
0.63/1
0.32/0
L. Cabrera n 888.8
0.54/0
0.32/0
M. Dmitrović n 590
00/0
00/0
O. El Hilali n 888.5
0.11/0
00/0
Javi Puado n 882.3
1.66/3
0.85/1
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Espanyol — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Espanyol before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Carlos Romero n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
L. Cabrera n 888.8
0.11/0
00/0
M. Dmitrović n 590
00/0
00/0
O. El Hilali n 888.5
00/0
0.11/0
Javi Puado n 882.3
0.32/0
0.11/0
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Valencia

Valencia Goalkeeper

Valencia — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
Julen Agirrezabala590450 min173.4 /9081.6 /9000 /90
Valencia — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Valencia before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Julen Agirrezabala n 590
3.44/3

Valencia Defensive

Valencia — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
César Tárrega590450 min122.4 /9061.2 /9040.8 /90234.6 /9061.2 /9010.2 /90
D. Foulquier590450 min61.2 /9051 /9000 /90132.6 /9061.2 /9000 /90
Copete468273 min62 /9010.3 /9062 /90113.6 /9020.7 /9000 /90
M. Diakhaby467268 min41.3 /9010.3 /9020.7 /90155 /9051.7 /9020.7 /90
José Gayà466263 min62.1 /9041.4 /9010.3 /90103.4 /9031 /9020.7 /90
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Valencia — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Valencia before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
César Tárrega n 890
1.57/3
0.32/0
O. El Hilali
D. Foulquier n 886
0.83/2
0.85/1
Carlos Romero
Julen Agirrezabala n 590
00/0
00/0
—
Diego López n 872.5
0.32/0
1.46/1
—
Javi Guerra n 876.4
1.56/2
0.94/1
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Valencia — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Valencia before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
César Tárrega n 890
1.85/4
D. Foulquier n 886
1.66/3
Diego López n 872.5
1.25/3
Javi Guerra n 876.4
1.56/3
Luis Rioja n 868.6
1.15/2
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Valencia Attacking

Valencia — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
A. Danjuma563313 min10.3 /9000 /9030.9 /9020.6 /9000 /9020.6 /90
Hugo Duro464254 min20.7 /9000 /9041.4 /9031.1 /9031.1 /9010.4 /90
Dani Raba446185 min00 /9010.5 /9021 /9000 /9021 /9031.5 /90
L. Ramazani23059 min00 /9000 /9034.6 /9000 /9000 /9000 /90
Diego López578391 min10.2 /9000 /9030.7 /9010.2 /9020.5 /9010.2 /90
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Valencia — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Valencia before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
César Tárrega n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
D. Foulquier n 886
0.11/0
00/0
Julen Agirrezabala n 590
00/0
00/0
Diego López n 872.5
0.64/0
0.21/0
Javi Guerra n 876.4
0.64/0
0.43/0
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Valencia — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Valencia before kick-off, to 20 September 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Julen Agirrezabala n 590
00/0
00/0
César Tárrega n 890
00/0
00/0
D. Foulquier n 886
00/0
00/0
Diego López n 872.5
0.21/0
00/0
Javi Guerra n 876.4
00/0
0.32/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
EspanyolValencia
56%Possession44%
2.57Expected goals (xG)0.74
21Shots5
10Shots on target2
7Shots off target2
4Blocked shots1
15Shots inside the box4
8Corners3
5Offsides2
9Fouls9
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
0Saves6
440Passes369
81%Pass accuracy76%

Espanyol Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Dmitrović9000000006.3
C. Riedel9000000007.3
L. Cabrera9010310207.9
Edu Expósito9001326107.2
Javi Puado9010532007.3
Kike García9000314106.9
Carlos Romero8200000206.3
T. Dolan8200110006
O. El Hilali6800000006.2
Pol Lozano6800000106.9
C. Pickel57001100Y6.3
Roberto Fernández sub3301114007.7
Rubén Sánchez sub2200000006.9
Urko González sub2200000006.3
José Salinas sub800000006.5
Antoniu Roca sub800000006.7

Valencia Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Julen Agirrezabala90000000Y8.7
D. Foulquier9000000106.7
César Tárrega9000000007.6
M. Diakhaby90000004Y6.9
B. Santamaría90000005Y6.6
Hugo Duro9010111208
José Gayà7600001407.2
Luis Rioja7601101107
A. Danjuma7110110108
Pepelu6000100106.3
Diego López60000000Y6.2
L. Beltrán sub3000000206.5
F. Ugrinic sub3001001207
Thierry Correia sub1900000006.2
Jesús Vázquez sub1400000106.2
Javi Guerra sub1400000106.3

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 Valencia — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
EspanyolWDWWL
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
ValenciaDLWLW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Espanyol 1 · 5 draws · Valencia 0 · 2.83 goals/game
  • 2025-04-22 Valencia 1–1 Espanyol
  • 2024-12-18 Espanyol 1–1 Valencia
  • 2023-05-28 Valencia 2–2 Espanyol
  • 2022-10-02 Espanyol 2–2 Valencia
  • 2022-05-14 Espanyol 1–1 Valencia
  • 2021-12-31 Valencia 1–2 Espanyol
League standing · 2025/26
Espanyol#11 pos46 pts38 pl-12 GD
Valencia#9 pos49 pts38 pl-9 GD
Goals per game
Espanyol scored1.13
Valencia scored1.21
Espanyol conceded1.45
Valencia conceded1.45

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Espanyol 3.55 xG from 21 shots, Valencia 1.01 from 5. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.

Javi Puado 36' · 0.54 xGJavi Puado 91' · 0.51 xGJavi Puado 36' · 0.41 xGKike García 76' · 0.41 xGEdu Expósito 84' · 0.37 xGCharles Pickel 36' · 0.15 xGTyrhys Dolan 65' · 0.12 xGRoberto Fernández 65' · 0.12 xGKike García 31' · 0.07 xGEdu Expósito 68' · 0.05 xGTyrhys Dolan 40' · 0.05 xGLuis Rioja 47' · 0.04 xGPepelu 8' · 0.04 xGEdu Expósito 68' · 0.03 xGJavi Puado 16' · 0.02 xGLuis Rioja 6' · 0.02 xGLeandro Cabrera 38' · 0.02 xGRoberto Fernández 73' · 0.02 xGLeandro Cabrera 44' · 0.02 xGCarlos Romero 51' · 0.02 xGLeandro Cabrera 31' · 0.02 xGKike García 21' · 0.01 xGArnaut Danjuma Groeneveld 14' · 0.56 xG · goalJavi Puado 95' · 0.46 xG · goalHugo Duro 61' · 0.35 xG · goalLeandro Cabrera 58' · 0.13 xG · goal
Espanyol (attacking right)Valencia (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Espanyol2123.55
Valencia521.01

Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.

Expected Goals Race

At half-time, Espanyol led on xG, 1.30 to 0.62. At full time, Espanyol led on xG, 3.55 to 1.01. The widest gap was 2.54 xG to Espanyol, in the 95th minute.

xG timeline (cumulative)
3.51.800′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Valencia 14 minGoal - Espanyol 58 minGoal - Valencia 61 minGoal - Espanyol 95 min
Espanyol 3.55 xGValencia 1.01 xGdots = goals · 26 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Espanyol and Valencia?
In their last 6 meetings, Espanyol won 1, Valencia won 0 and there were 5 draws, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Espanyol and Valencia?
Recent form — Espanyol 3W 1D 1L; Valencia 2W 1D 2L.

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