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Valencia v Espanyol result

Full-time · Valencia 3–2 Espanyol

La Liga · · Estadio de Mestalla

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Valencia 3–2 Espanyol — Valencia won this La Liga match.

Match report, in numbers

What xG said

xG said Valencia: 2.77 to 1.77 in expected goals, 0.74 of it from a penalty, level on open-play xG, from 11 shots to 16 (per-shot expected goals for this match).

The result

Valencia beat Espanyol 3–2 at Estadio de Mestalla in La Liga on Saturday 24 January. Valencia have scored in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Valencia led 1–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Valencia: Hugo Duro (15’, assisted by L. Beltrán), Eray Cömert (59’, assisted by A. Danjuma), an own goal by Copete (79’) and Largie Ramazani (90’ pen); Espanyol: Ramón Terrats (54’, assisted by Kike García).

Discipline

A. Hernandez showed six yellow cards — against 6.3 yellows a game across the last 9 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Valencia: Jesús Vázquez (63’); Espanyol: Pol Lozano (45+1’), Kike García (56’), Fernando Calero (67’), Rubén Sánchez (90+3’) and Tyrhys Dolan (90+8’).

What it changes

Valencia move up from 17th to 13th (21 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.

Espanyol stay fifth after this result (21 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 are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. Espanyol are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, L. Beltrán (Valencia) 8.3, Eray Cömert (Valencia) 7.4 and Hugo Duro (Valencia) 7.0 led the match.

Head-to-head

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

Next up

Valencia next travel to Tavernes on 10 November 2026.

Espanyol next travel to Athletic Club on 22 November 2026.

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

Next for Valencia: Tavernes v Valencia, Tuesday 10 November — the preview. Next for Espanyol: Athletic Club v Espanyol, Sunday 22 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Valencia 3–2 Espanyol · La Liga
  • Venue: Estadio de Mestalla · Valencia
  • Referee: A. Hernandez
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Valencia 0 · draws 6 · Espanyol 0 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Valencia 2W 2D 1L · Espanyol 2W 1D 2L

Valencia 3–2 Espanyol (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 / 0.75
Goals
against 1.13 / 0.88 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.25 / 5
Corners
against 5.25 / 4.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.38 / 3.38
Shots on target
against 3 / 3.38 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.5 / 2.38
Cards
against 2.75 / 3.13 · 5 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
6.33 yellows
Referee · A. Hernandez
25.78 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 9 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 18 January 2026. 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 gameValencia for / againstLineEspanyol for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
0.75 for · 0.88 against n 8
Corners won
5.25 for · 5.25 against n 8
9.5standard
5 for · 4.38 against n 8
Shots
12.13 for · 8.13 against n 8
19.5standard
12 for · 9.88 against n 8
Shots on target
3.38 for · 3 against n 8
8.5standard
3.38 for · 3.38 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.25 for · 12.38 against n 8
21.5standard
13.5 for · 14.13 against n 8
Cards shown
2.5 for · 2.75 against n 8
3.5standard
2.38 for · 3.13 against n 8

Referee: A. Hernandez — 6.33 yellow cards a game, 0.33 red cards, 25.78 fouls over 9 matches.

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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 Agirrezabala19901710 min573 /90301.6 /9010.1 /90
S. Dimitrievski390270 min51.7 /9010.3 /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 18 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Julen Agirrezabala n 890
2.14/3
S. Dimitrievski n 890
2.56/4

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 Tárrega21821720 min321.7 /90180.9 /90170.9 /90824.3 /90271.4 /9060.3 /90
Copete19791507 min241.4 /90171 /90130.8 /90724.3 /90181.1 /9040.2 /90
José Gayà16801273 min292.1 /90100.7 /9050.4 /90553.9 /90151.1 /9050.4 /90
Thierry Correia1467939 min181.7 /90121.2 /9000 /90525 /90181.7 /9030.3 /90
D. Foulquier12871039 min131.1 /9070.6 /9010.1 /90393.4 /90121 /9000 /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 18 January 2026. 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 868.8
1.55/3
0.31/1
—
Luis Rioja n 860.5
0.42/0
0.73/1
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Diego López n 864
0.42/0
2.67/5
—
Hugo Duro n 867.4
1.34/2
1.36/2
Roberto Fernández
Julen Agirrezabala n 890
00/0
00/0
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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 18 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
César Tárrega n 868.8
1.86/2
Luis Rioja n 860.5
0.63/0
Diego López n 864
0.73/1
Hugo Duro n 867.4
0.53/0
Copete n 877.5
1.67/3
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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
Hugo Duro20591174 min60.5 /9000 /90181.4 /9090.7 /90120.9 /9020.2 /90
A. Danjuma19631189 min30.2 /9010.1 /90231.7 /90120.9 /9080.6 /90171.3 /90
L. Beltrán1650801 min20.2 /9000 /90171.9 /9091 /9070.8 /90111.2 /90
L. Ramazani938345 min00 /9010.3 /90102.6 /9041 /9030.8 /9082.1 /90
Dani Raba743301 min10.3 /9010.3 /9041.2 /9020.6 /9041.2 /9041.2 /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 18 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
César Tárrega n 868.8
0.52/1
00/0
Luis Rioja n 860.5
0.73/1
00/0
Diego López n 864
1.14/1
0.52/1
Hugo Duro n 867.4
1.34/3
0.53/0
Julen Agirrezabala n 890
00/0
00/0
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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 18 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
César Tárrega n 868.8
00/0
00/0
Luis Rioja n 860.5
00/0
00/0
Diego López n 864
0.21/0
00/0
Hugo Duro n 867.4
0.32/0
00/0
Julen Agirrezabala n 890
00/0
00/0
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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. Dmitrović20901800 min633.2 /90221.1 /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 18 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Dmitrović n 890
3.16/4

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
L. Cabrera19901710 min150.8 /90140.7 /90130.7 /90824.3 /90140.7 /9010.1 /90
Carlos Romero19881680 min603.2 /90251.3 /9080.4 /90965.1 /90251.3 /9020.1 /90
O. El Hilali18821474 min432.6 /90211.3 /9060.4 /90714.3 /90231.4 /9050.3 /90
Fernando Calero16801287 min171.2 /90181.3 /90241.7 /90443.1 /9040.3 /9020.1 /90
Rubén Sánchez948428 min71.5 /9081.7 /9040.8 /90326.7 /9040.8 /9010.2 /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 18 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Roberto Fernández n 869.8
1.53/2
1.55/2
Hugo Duro
M. Dmitrović n 890
00/0
0.11/0
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T. Dolan n 872.6
1.75/4
25/3
—
L. Cabrera n 890
0.65/0
00/0
—
Carlos Romero n 889.1
1.47/3
0.53/1
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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 18 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Roberto Fernández n 869.8
0.52/1
T. Dolan n 872.6
3.37/6
L. Cabrera n 890
0.94/2
Carlos Romero n 889.1
4.48/8
Edu Expósito n 872.8
1.75/2
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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 Fernández21681438 min40.3 /9020.1 /90281.8 /90150.9 /90140.9 /9040.3 /90
Kike García1747804 min30.3 /9000 /90192.1 /90111.2 /90131.5 /9050.6 /90
Jofre Carreras1342540 min00 /9000 /90101.7 /9030.5 /9091.5 /9091.5 /90
L. Koleosho346139 min00 /9000 /9010.6 /9000 /9053.2 /9053.2 /90
T. Dolan20691388 min00 /9030.2 /90130.8 /9060.4 /90191.2 /90181.2 /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 18 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Roberto Fernández n 869.8
1.34/2
0.82/1
M. Dmitrović n 890
00/0
00/0
T. Dolan n 872.6
0.63/1
0.21/0
L. Cabrera n 890
1.37/2
0.85/1
Carlos Romero n 889.1
0.95/1
0.43/0
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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 18 January 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Roberto Fernández n 869.8
0.21/0
00/0
M. Dmitrović n 890
00/0
00/0
T. Dolan n 872.6
00/0
0.32/0
L. Cabrera n 890
0.11/0
00/0
Carlos Romero n 889.1
0.32/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
ValenciaEspanyol
47%Possession53%
2.55Expected goals (xG)1.35
10Shots16
5Shots on target6
2Shots off target5
3Blocked shots5
7Shots inside the box10
2Corners7
13Fouls10
1Yellow cards5
0Red cards0
5Saves2
369Passes401
72%Pass accuracy78%

Valencia Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
S. Dimitrievski9000000007.3
D. Foulquier9000001206.3
E. Cömert9010110307.5
Copete9000000005.9
Jesús Vázquez90000011Y6.3
L. Beltrán9001112107.6
Luis Rioja8800000106.2
F. Ugrinic8800001307.2
Pepelu8800000307
Hugo Duro6410110207.2
A. Danjuma6301101107.7
Diego López sub2700000006.5
U. Sadiq sub2600211007
B. Santamaría sub1000000006.6
Javi Guerra sub1000000006.3
L. Ramazani sub1010110007.2

Espanyol Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Dmitrović9000000006
Rubén Sánchez90001000Y5.6
L. Cabrera9000100206.3
Carlos Romero9000001306.7
Urko González9000002206.7
Roberto Fernández9000002106.3
Fernando Calero79001001Y6.3
Ramón Terrats7910111007.5
Jofre Carreras7000002006.6
Pol Lozano51001112Y6.6
Pere Milla5100100106.2
Edu Expósito sub3900112106.3
Kike García sub39014321Y6.6
T. Dolan sub20000010Y6.3
Miguel Rubio sub1100000006.5
C. Pickel sub1100000106.5

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

Recent form
ValenciaDLDWW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
EspanyolWWLDL
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 0.8 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Valencia 0 · 6 draws · Espanyol 0 · 3 goals/game
  • 2025-09-23 Espanyol 2–2 Valencia
  • 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
League standing · 2025/26
Valencia#9 pos49 pts38 pl-9 GD
Espanyol#11 pos46 pts38 pl-12 GD
Goals per game
Valencia scored1.21
Espanyol scored1.13
Valencia conceded1.45
Espanyol conceded1.45

Shot Map and Expected Goals

Valencia 2.77 xG from 11 shots, Espanyol 1.77 from 16. 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.

Kike García 53' · 0.60 xGPol Lozano 35' · 0.13 xGLucas Beltrán 73' · 0.12 xGPere Milla 49' · 0.09 xGJofre Carreras 57' · 0.09 xGPere Milla 46' · 0.07 xGArnaut Danjuma Groeneveld 13' · 0.07 xGKike García 73' · 0.05 xGUmar Sadiq 67' · 0.05 xGKike García 57' · 0.05 xGLargie Ramazani 91' · 0.04 xGJofre Carreras 35' · 0.03 xGKike García 83' · 0.03 xGPere Milla 2' · 0.03 xGUmar Sadiq 75' · 0.03 xGFilip Ugrinic 13' · 0.03 xGArnaut Danjuma Groeneveld 23' · 0.02 xGLeandro Cabrera 76' · 0.02 xGEdu Expósito 56' · 0.02 xGFernando Calero 49' · 0.02 xGUrko Gonzalez 78' · 0.02 xGRubén Sánchez 9' · 0.01 xGCopete 78' · 0.00 xGEray Cömert 58' · 0.96 xG · goalLargie Ramazani 93' · 0.74 xG · goalHugo Duro 15' · 0.72 xG · goalRamón Terrats 53' · 0.49 xG · goal
Valencia (attacking right)Espanyol (attacking left)mark size = expected goals
TeamShotsGoalsxG
Valencia1132.77
Espanyol1611.77

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, Valencia led on xG, 0.83 to 0.21. At full time, Valencia led on xG, 2.77 to 1.77, 0.74 of it from a penalty, level on open-play xG. The widest gap was 1.00 xG to Valencia, in the 93rd minute (level on open-play xG).

xG timeline (cumulative)
2.81.400′15′30′45′60′75′90′105′MinutesCumulative xGGoal - Valencia 15 minGoal - Espanyol 53 minGoal - Valencia 58 minGoal - Valencia 93 min
Valencia 2.77 xGEspanyol 1.77 xGdots = goals · 27 shots

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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