Espanyol vs Girona Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Three of the last five outings between these clubs have ended on level terms.

Espanyol are now gearing up to take on Girona for their matchweek 20 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This is going to be an interesting clash between these sides, which will take place at the RCDE Stadium.

Los Pericos will be at home and this is going to be a perfect opportunity for them to get back to winning ways. They haven’t come up with their performances in the last two matches. Espanyol are in fifth place on the league table at the moment and a win will help them close down their gap for the top four.

The Blanquivermells have done well in their last two matches and will be keen to continue their form. They will be away from home for their next league contest and it is not going to be an easy game for them. Girona are currently placed 13th on the LaLiga points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: RCDE Stadium
• Date: Saturday, January 17
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Jan 16; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Espanyol: W-W-W-L-D

Girona: L-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

The 33-year-old has scored six goals in 17 league games in the ongoing campaign. He has been one of the most consistent players for Espanyol this season and will be yet again ready to help his side. Pere Milla can play multiple positions on the pitch, making him an important part of the squad.

Vladyslav Vanat (Girona)

Vladyslav Vanat scored the match-winning goal for Girona in their previous league game. He will be ready to help his side on the attacking front yet again. In 16 LaLiga appearances this season, Vanat has scored five goals and will be looking to add more to his tally. The 24-year-old is going to be a constant threat for the opponent’s defence.

Match Facts

• Espanyol haven’t secured a win in their last two matches.
• Girona are on a two-match winning streak.
• Both of the last two matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Espanyol vs Girona: Betting Tips and Odds

• Espanyol to win @20/21 Ak Bets
• Pere Milla to score @9/4 SkyBet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/7 bet365

Injury and Team News

Javier Puado is not going to be in action for Espanyol due to injury.

Girona will miss out on the services of Cristian Portu, Abel Ruiz, Ricard Artero, Donny van de Beek, Juan Carlos and Azzedine Ounahi as they are injured. Lass Kourouma is suspended. Axel Witsel might also sit out due to fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 13

Espanyol won: 3

Girona won: 6

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Dmitrovic (GK); El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero; Carreras, González, Exposito, Dolan; Milla, Garcia

Girona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Gazzaniga (GK); Rincon, Reis, Blind, Moreno; Martin, Martinez; Tsygankov, Lemar, Gil; Vanat

Match Prediction

These clubs are going to come up with a close contest, but Espanyol are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Girona in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Espanyol 2-1 Girona

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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