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ValenciaDDLWL

16:00 UTC

Sunday, 20 December 2026

EspanyolLDLLW

Estadio de Mestalla · Analysis updated 14:29 UTC

Valencia vs Espanyol Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.05 expected goals for Valencia and 1.75 for Espanyol, a combined total of 2.80. That distribution gives Espanyol the largest share of the 1X2 market at 54%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 53% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 54% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

Espanyol win

53.8% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.05 – 1.75

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Valencia home form

    2 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Espanyol away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Espanyol to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 54%, against 23% / 24% / 54% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.05 goals for Valencia and 1.75 for Espanyol, a combined 2.80 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Valencia win23%
Draw24%
Espanyol win54%

Double chance 1X

46%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

77%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals77%
Over 2.5 goals53%
Over 3.5 goals31%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 1–111.2%
  • 0–110.6%
  • 1–29.8%
  • 0–29.3%
  • 1–06.4%

Recent form

Valencia

  • 2026-10-17T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Athletic Club · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-11T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Racing Santander · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-20T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Real Sociedad · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Alaves · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-11T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Sevilla · 0-1 (L)

Espanyol

  • 2026-10-17T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Atletico Madrid · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-09T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Malaga · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-18T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Elche · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-15T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Rayo Vallecano · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T14:15:00.000Z · A vs Osasuna · 2-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Barcelona99003027
2Atletico Madrid97111122
3Real Madrid97021421
4Real Betis9612219
5Real Sociedad9513016
6Sevilla9423-214
7Alaves9324311
8Celta Vigo9252311
9Deportivo La Coruna9252111
10Osasuna9324-811
11Levante9243-210
12Villarreal923409
13Athletic Club8233-19
14Rayo Vallecano8233-59
15Getafe9234-69
16Espanyol9225-18
17Racing Santander9225-128
18Elche9144-67
19Valencia9135-96
20Malaga9045-124

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Espanyol win, at 53.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 53%.

A 54% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.