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

The previous confrontation between the two clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Girona FC are all set to take on RCD Espanyol in what is going to be their matchweek 7 fixture of the LaLiga 2025-26 season. This contest between these Spanish clubs will be held at the Municipal de Montilivi.

Girona have started their season with lacklustre performances. They will be at home for their upcoming fixture, but things are not going to be any easier for them.

If they continue at this rate, they might even end up getting relegated at the end of the season. The Blanquivermells at home will be looking for their first win of the season.

On the other hand, the Periquitos will be confident coming into their upcoming fixture. RCD Espanyol have won three of their six LaLiga games of the new season.

They are placed fourth on the league table as of now. They were held to a 2-2 draw by Valencia in their previous game.

Kick-off:

• Location: Girona, Spain
• Stadium: Municipal de Montilivi
• Date: Saturday, September 27
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Sept 26; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Francisco José Hernández Maeso
• VAR: In use

Form:

Girona: L-L-D-L-D

Espanyol: D-W-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Donny van de Beek (Girona)

Donny van de Beek will be looking to step up here. A top performance will be needed from him if Girona want to stand a chance against their upcoming opponents. He can regulate the ball well in the midfield and can score goals as well.

𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐲. Back in the line up pic.twitter.com/ytnYlGNxCI

— Girona FC (@GironaFC_Engl) September 23, 2025

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

Pere Milla will have an important role to play for RCD Espanyol in the upcoming fixture. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, the 33-year-old Spaniard will be in to cause trouble for the opponent’s defence. In four LaLiga matches this season, he has scored three goals.

Match Facts

• Girona haven’t lost to Espanyol in their last eight meetings.
• The Blanquivermells have not been able to secure a win in any of their last five meetings.
• The Periquitos have secured wins in two of their last five matches.

Girona vs Espanyol: Betting Tips and Odds

• Espanyol to win @2/1 BetFred
• Javi Puado to score @17/2 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @10/29 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Girona will be without the services of Juan Carlos, David Lopez, Thomas Lemar, Ricard Artero and Viktor Tsigankov as they are injured.

Espanyol have all of their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 16

Girona won: 8

Espanyol won: 4

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

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

Gazzaniga (GK); Rincón, Francés, Blind, Moreno; Martín, Solís; Gil, Van de Beek, Ounahi; Stuani

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

Dmitrovic (GK); El Hilali, Riedel, Cabrera, Romero; Lozano, Expósito; Dolan, Milla, Puado; García

Match Prediction

There have been some close games between these clubs, but RCD Espanyol are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Girona FC in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Girona 1-2 Espanyol

Telecast Details

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UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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