{"id":1423943,"date":"2026-01-14T16:33:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1423943"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:35:53","slug":"match-preview-espanyol-vs-girona-16-01-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-espanyol-vs-girona-16-01-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Espanyol vs Girona: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Espanyol welcome Girona in a La Liga<\/a> clash that pits one of the league\u2019s most resilient defences against a Girona side struggling to keep the goals out but boasting dangerous attacking precision. With Espanyol sitting strong in the top five and Girona desperate to reverse their fortunes, this contest at the RCDE Stadium on Friday (kick-off: 20:00) could have real implications for both ends of the table.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on Espanyol\u2019s superior defensive record and Girona\u2019s tendency for high-scoring, open matches, here are our top betting recommendations for this fixture. Our strongest confidence is in the home side avoiding defeat, but player markets also offer genuine value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Espanyol Double Chance (Win or Draw)<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nEspanyol have lost just 5 of 19 league games (and only twice in the last 6 head-to-heads). Girona have managed only 5 wins all season and have the league’s joint-worst defence. The hosts are tough to beat at home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vladyslav Vanat Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ SkyBet<\/a>
(38.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nVanat has 5 goals from just 16 shots, with a remarkable 85.7% shot accuracy this season. He\u2019s scored in his last match and is Girona\u2019s main threat in front of goal.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n
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