Valencia, Spain — Two Spanish top-flight teams enjoying strong runs of form are set to meet Tuesday as [Valencia Vs Espanyol] clash at Mestalla. The match pits 14th-placed Valencia against 13th-placed Espanyol in a contest where both clubs aim to continue recent success.
Valencia enters the fixture riding a seven-game unbeaten streak in La Liga. That stretch includes four wins, pulling the club away from earlier relegation concerns. Their form at home has been consistent, securing 27 points from 16 matches played before their home fans this season.
Manager Carlos Corberan's side recorded three consecutive victories against Mallorca, Real Madrid, and Sevilla before a recent 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano. That result pushed their point total to 38, creating an eight-point cushion from the relegation zone.
Espanyol arrives equally confident, having won their last three league matches. They defeated Getafe 1-0 in their most recent outing, following wins over Rayo Vallecano and Celta Vigo earlier this month.
The Catalan team has performed well defensively during this winning spell, scoring seven goals while conceding none. Their recent form includes 10 points earned from their last four league games, which featured a draw against Atletico Madrid.
Espanyol, who returned to La Liga through the Segunda Division playoffs last season, sits in 13th place with 38 points from 31 matches. This record includes 10 wins, eight draws, and 13 defeats. They are only five points behind eighth-placed Celta Vigo, keeping hopes for a potential European spot alive, though consolidation at this level remains a primary goal.
Recent head-to-head meetings between the two clubs suggest a close contest. Each of the last four La Liga matches between Valencia and Espanyol have ended in draws, including a 1-1 result earlier this season. The corresponding fixture at Mestalla in the 2023-24 campaign finished 2-2. Espanyol did secure an away victory at Mestalla in December 2021, winning 2-1, and remain unbeaten in their last two league visits to the stadium.
Team news indicates Valencia expects to miss Thierry Correia due to injury, but otherwise reports a healthy squad. Espanyol will welcome Javi Puado back from suspension but continue without Brian Olivan and Jose Gragera.
Roberto Fernandez has been a significant addition for Espanyol since his loan arrival in January, contributing five La Liga goals. He is expected to lead the attack against Valencia. The match promises a compelling encounter between two sides determined to finish the season strongly.
Carlos Corberan faces a challenge maintaining his team's momentum against a resilient Espanyol side. The home advantage at Mestalla could influence the outcome in what anticipates being a tightly contested affair.
