Valencia vs RCD Espanyol

Current streaks

Recent form

Valencia

Valencia have been in impressive form recently, going unbeaten in their last six matches with four wins and two draws. The team have shown resilience, avoiding defeat in their last seven games, which is a positive streak for a side currently sitting 14th in the table. Valencia's defensive record has been particularly noteworthy, conceding only four goals in their last six matches, with an average of 0.67 goals conceded per game. Their attack has been steady, scoring 1.33 goals per game on average. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen both teams score, yet the same percentage have also featured under 2.5 goals, suggesting tightly contested affairs. Valencia's most notable result in this run was a 2-1 away victory against Real Madrid, demonstrating their ability to compete with top teams despite their mid-table position.

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol have shown a remarkable turnaround in form, currently enjoying a three-match winning streak in La Liga. This impressive run has seen them climb to 12th position in the table, accumulating 38 points from 31 games. Their recent performances have been particularly noteworthy, with the team scoring 10 goals in their last six matches whilst conceding only four. The standout result in this period was a resounding 4-0 away victory against Rayo Vallecano, showcasing their attacking prowess. Defensively, Espanyol have been solid, keeping three clean sheets in their last six games. Despite a tendency for low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals, Espanyol have managed to maintain a positive goal difference of six over this stretch. This upturn in form represents a significant improvement for the Catalan side, who will be keen to maintain this momentum as they push for a strong finish to the season.

Recent home/away form

Valencia

Valencia have shown impressive home form recently, securing three consecutive La Liga victories at the Mestalla. Their current run includes wins against Sevilla, RCD Mallorca, and Real Valladolid, all by narrow margins. However, their home record is marred by two significant losses: a 3-0 defeat to Atlético de Madrid and a heavy 5-0 thrashing by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey. These high-scoring defeats contribute to Valencia's negative goal difference despite their recent winning streak. The team have demonstrated resilience in defence, keeping three clean sheets in their last six home matches. Interestingly, Valencia's home games have been evenly split between low-scoring affairs (under 2.5 goals) and more open encounters (over 2.5 goals), suggesting a varied style of play depending on the opposition.

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol have shown impressive away form recently, with three wins in their last four away matches, including a notable run of two consecutive victories. Their attacking prowess has been particularly evident on the road, with a standout 4-0 triumph against Rayo Vallecano highlighting their goal-scoring ability. The team has been defensively solid as well, keeping three clean sheets in their last six away games. Espanyol's recent away performances have been characterised by a good balance of attack and defence, with an average of 1.67 goals scored and only 0.83 conceded per game. Despite their mid-table position, these statistics suggest that Espanyol are formidable opponents when playing away from home, capable of both scoring goals and shutting out their opponents.