Valencia vs. Espanyol Preview: LaLiga EA Sports Matchday 21

Valencia will face Espanyol on Saturday, January 24, at 16:15 hours at the Mestalla Stadium, in a match corresponding to Matchday 21 of LaLiga EA Sports.

Valencia enters this match after enduring a challenging run against Espanyol, having gone seven matches without a victory in LaLiga, which includes six consecutive draws and one defeat. This streak marks the highest number of draws against a single opponent in the Primera División. At home, Valencia has experienced mixed results against Espanyol, winning only one of their last five league encounters after a successful run of four victories between 2014 and 2018.

In terms of competitive form, Valencia recently ended a six-match winless streak with a 1-0 victory over Getafe. The team has not achieved back-to-back wins in LaLiga since May 2025. Conversely, Espanyol is currently on a three-match winless run (1 draw, 2 losses) following five consecutive victories and could face their second four-match streak without a win this season.

Additionally, Valencia has scored exactly one goal in each of their last nine league matches. Historically, only Hércules (1980) and Málaga (2012) have reached ten or more consecutive matches with this scoring statistic in the league’s history.

The Valencia vs. Espanyol match will be broadcast live on Movistar LaLiga. Fans can also follow the match through Radio MARCA commentary and live updates on MARCA.com. Pre-match coverage will begin two hours prior, and post-match analysis will include reports, player statements, and highlights of key plays and goals.

### Valencia’s Preparation for the Match Against Espanyol
Valencia heads into the match against Espanyol after their recent victory over Getafe, which has helped them climb out of the relegation zone. However, they remain tied on points with Alavés, sitting in seventeenth place with a total of 20 points.

### Espanyol’s Situation Ahead of the Match Against Valencia
Espanyol arrives at the clash with Valencia following a defeat against Girona. The team is currently fifth in the standings with 34 points, seven points behind Atlético Madrid, who occupy the Champions League positions.