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Football Spain - La Liga Estadi Municipal de Montilivi Fri 26 Sep 15:00
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La Liga Betting Preview: Girona vs Espanyol

Girona host Espanyol in this Spanish La Liga fixture at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 26 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting Espanyol to Cover the Line

Our stake will be split when taking Espanyol +0.25 at odds of -133 for this Asian Handicap bet. It means a return in the event of a draw but a bigger payout should the visitors claim a win against Girona.

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1-1 Draw in Most Recent H2H

Girona played out a 1-1 draw when last in action. This was on the road at San Mamés against Athletic Club. Michel's team recorded just 33% possession and had four shots on target, with Azzedine Ounahi bagging the goal.

Espanyol hosted Valencia at RCDE Stadium in their previous game, ending in a 2-2 draw. Los Periquitos had ten shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Leandro Cabrera and Javier Puado both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Girona are unbeaten in the past six matches against Espanyol, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at RCDE Stadium. The past 7 H2H games have featured four triumphs for Girona, one for Espanyol along with two draws.

La Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Espanyol logo Espanyol 6 3 2 1 10 9 1 10:9 11
20 Girona logo Girona 6 0 2 4 3 16 -13 3:16 2
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Girona – Last 10 League Games

Girona have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts. Michel's team have averaged 45.4% possession, 416.2 passes and 3.5 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.4 goals from 6.3 shots on goal, 15.3 attempts and 6.3 corners.

Cristhian Stuani is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Azzedine Ounahi, Vladyslav Vanat, Joel Roca and Cristian Portu each have 1. Viktor Tsigankov is the top assists maker on 2, with goalie Paulo Gazzaniga managing one clean sheet.

Espanyol – Last 10 League Games

Espanyol have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 1.4 goals. Los Periquitos average 41.6% possession, 335.9 passes, 3.9 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 13.2 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Pere Milla is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5 goals, Javier Puado has 3 and Leandro Cabrera is on 2. Edu Exposito and Roberto Fernandez have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games, while Marko Dmitrovic has one clean sheet to his name.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Girona predicted lineup (4-5-1): Paulo Gazzaniga (GK), Hugo Rincon, Arnau Martinez, Daley Blind, Alex Moreno, Yaser Asprilla, Ivan Martin, Axel Witsel, Azzedine Ounahi, Joel Roca, Vladyslav Vanat.

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Marko Dmitrovic (GK), Omar El Hilali, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Urko Gonzalez de Zarate, Pol Lozano, Tyrhys Dolan, Edu Exposito, Javier Puado, Roberto Fernandez.

Girona vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Girona vs Espanyol tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

Wager on Espanyol +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -133 for this La Liga game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable La Liga stats.

Key Girona vs Espanyol league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Espanyol in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Espanyol in 13 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Girona in 8 consecutive games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Girona in 9 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Girona in 18 of their last 20 games.

Espanyol +0.25 Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 57.1% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Girona Girona logo 0 - 1 Espanyol logo Espanyol

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Espanyol at odds of +800. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Javi Puado Over 0.5 Shots On Target -152 BetMGM logo

Javi Puado (Espanyol) has totalled one or more shots on goal in six of his past ten La Liga matches. The numbers imply that he can succeed with our Overs bet and we’re delighted to take the -152 available.

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Carlos Romero To Score +800 BetMGM logo

Carlos Romero (Espanyol) is available at +800 to be among the goals. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.

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Corners Prediction

Girona Under 5.5 Corners -154 BetMGM logo

Girona have had under 5.5 corners in three consecutive matches, with Espanyol conceding under 5.5 corners in 4 of the past 5 matches. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -154 for this Girona wager.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Girona Logo Girona
Total
9.80 3.50 6.30
Home
9.80 5.60 4.20
Away
11.00 3.60 7.40
Espanyol Logo Espanyol
Total
8.70 3.90 4.80
Home
9.10 3.70 5.40
Away
10.90 4.00 6.90
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Espanyol +0.25 -133
Total Goals Under 2.5 -120
Shots On Target Javi Puado Over 0.5 -152

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Girona vs Espanyol Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Predicting a Close Encounter

The bookies have priced up the draw at +230 on the Full-Time Result, with Girona available to back at betting odds of +138. Espanyol are +195 to win this La Liga clash.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Girona are -147, while Espanyol are alternatively priced at +107.

You can back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -135 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

If you head to the best football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to La Liga matches. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Cristhian Stuani Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Cristhian Stuani is available at +205 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +400 to find the net first.

Player Goals
Cristhian Stuani (Girona)
First
+205
Anytime
+400
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Vladyslav Vanat (Girona)
First
+220
Anytime
+480
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Kike García (Espanyol)
First
+260
Anytime
+550
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Javi Puado (Espanyol)
First
+260
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Cristhian Stuani (Girona)
Over 0.5
-217
Under 0.5
+135
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Vladyslav Vanat (Girona)
Over 0.5
-189
Under 0.5
+120
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Kike García (Espanyol)
Over 0.5
-159
Under 0.5
-100
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Javi Puado (Espanyol)
Over 0.5
-139
Under 0.5
-111
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Can Girona Avoid Yet Another Home Defeat?

Girona have been defeated in five straight matches at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. Albirrojo have recorded seven defeats, two draws and one victory in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

Espanyol are winless in the last six away games. Manolo Gonzalez's men have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

The most recent Estadi Municipal de Montilivi meeting saw Girona claim a 4-1 win over Espanyol. Girona have triumphed in three of the previous 4 H2H meetings at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, while Espanyol have won once.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Girona logo Girona Home Stats 1-2-7 2.70 0.60 2.10 5 5 4 6
Espanyol logo Espanyol Away Stats 3-2-5 2.60 1.30 1.30 4 6 4 6
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Girona logo Girona League Stats
Espanyol logo Espanyol League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Girona vs Espanyol Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Girona vs Espanyol team news before you bet. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed La Liga lineups alongside the newest injury information.

Girona Predicted Lineup 4-5-1

Espanyol Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Girona Predicted Lineup 4-5-1

13 Paulo Gazzaniga
2 Hugo Rincon 4 Arnau Martinez 17 Daley Blind 24 Alex Moreno
10 Yaser Asprilla 23 Ivan Martin 20 Axel Witsel 18 Azzedine Ounahi 3 Joel Roca
19 Vladyslav Vanat
13 Marko Dmitrovic
23 Omar El Hilali 5 Fernando Calero 6 Leandro Cabrera 22 Carlos Romero
4 U. Gonzalez de 10 Pol Lozano
24 Tyrhys Dolan 8 Edu Exposito 7 Javier Puado
9 Roberto Fernandez

Espanyol Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous Girona Lineups

23 Sep La Liga
Athletic Club 1-1 Girona
20 Sep La Liga
Girona 0-4 Levante
14 Sep La Liga
Celta Vigo 1-1 Girona
30 Aug La Liga
Girona 0-2 Sevilla
24 Aug La Liga
Villarreal 5-0 Girona
15 Aug La Liga
Girona 1-3 Rayo Vallecano

Previous Espanyol Lineups

23 Sep La Liga
Espanyol 2-2 Valencia
20 Sep La Liga
Real Madrid 2-0 Espanyol
15 Sep La Liga
Espanyol 3-2 Mallorca
31 Aug La Liga
Espanyol 1-0 Osasuna
24 Aug La Liga
Real Sociedad 2-2 Espanyol
17 Aug La Liga
Espanyol 2-1 Atlético Madrid

Injuries & Suspensions

Girona Injury Table
Type Name Info
Axel Witsel 2nd yellow (Red
Donny van de Beek Ankle
Viktor Tsigankov Muscle
Joel Roca Other
David Lopez Hamstring
Juan Carlos Knee
Espanyol Injury Table
Type Name Info
Pere Milla Red card (direc
Brian Olivan Calf
Jose Gragera Muscle
Spain FlagLa Liga Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Real Madrid 6 6 0 0 14:3 18
2 Barcelona 5 4 1 0 16:3 13
3 Villarreal 6 4 1 1 12:5 13
4 Espanyol 6 3 2 1 10:9 11
5 Athletic Club 6 3 1 2 7:7 10
6 Getafe 6 3 1 2 7:8 10
7 Elche 5 2 3 0 7:4 9
8 Atlético Madrid 6 2 3 1 9:7 9
9 Real Betis 6 2 3 1 9:7 9
10 Alavés 6 2 2 2 6:6 8
11 Valencia 6 2 2 2 8:10 8
12 Sevilla 6 2 1 3 10:10 7
13 Osasuna 5 2 0 3 4:4 6
14 Rayo Vallecano 6 1 2 3 7:9 5
15 Celta Vigo 6 0 5 1 5:7 5
16 Real Sociedad 6 1 2 3 6:9 5
17 Levante 6 1 1 4 10:13 4
18 Real Oviedo 5 1 0 4 1:8 3
19 Mallorca 6 0 2 4 5:11 2
20 Girona 6 0 2 4 3:16 2
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Espanyol 4 3 1 0 8:5 10
2 Villarreal 3 3 0 0 9:1 9
3 Real Madrid 3 3 0 0 5:1 9
4 Valencia 3 2 1 0 6:1 7
5 Atlético Madrid 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
6 Elche 3 2 1 0 4:1 7
7 Athletic Club 4 2 1 1 5:4 7
8 Barcelona 2 2 0 0 9:0 6
9 Osasuna 2 2 0 0 3:0 6
10 Real Betis 3 2 0 1 5:3 6
11 Getafe 2 1 1 0 3:1 4
12 Alavés 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
13 Real Sociedad 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
14 Celta Vigo 4 0 3 1 3:5 3
15 Real Oviedo 2 1 0 1 1:3 3
16 Rayo Vallecano 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
17 Mallorca 3 0 2 1 2:5 2
18 Sevilla 3 0 1 2 4:6 1
19 Levante 3 0 1 2 5:9 1
20 Girona 3 0 0 3 1:9 0