RCD Espanyol vs Girona: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 January

Betiball's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Girona on 16 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full RCD Espanyol vs Girona preview before placing your bet.

RCD Espanyol vs Girona: Starting Lineups Time : 16/01/2026 16:00

RCD Espanyol
0 - 2
Finished
Girona
89' event Carlos Romero
82' event Antoniu Roca
81' event Antoniu Roca / Pol Lozano
81' event Jofre Carreras Pages
76' event Ruben Sanchez Saez
70' event Enrique Garcia Martinez, Kike / Pere Milla Pena
56' event Ruben Sanchez Saez / Omar El Hilali
56' event Ramon Terrats Espacio / Eduardo Exposito
46' event Jofre Carreras Pages / Tyrhys Dolan
45' event Omar El Hilali
event 90+3' Vladyslav Vanat
event 89' Vladyslav Vanat
event 87' Alexandre Moreno Lopera
event 82' Joel Roca Casals / Viktor Tsygankov
event 76' Paulo Gazzaniga
event 73' Yaser Asprilla / Thomas Lemar
event 73' Alejandro Frances Torrijo / Bryan Gil Salvatierra
event 45+3' Vladyslav Vanat
event 45+2' Vladyslav Vanat Reviewed
event 31' Arnau Martinez
89' event Carlos Romero
event 90+3' Vladyslav Vanat
82' event Antoniu Roca
event 89' Vladyslav Vanat
81' event Antoniu Roca / Pol Lozano
event 87' Alexandre Moreno Lopera
81' event Jofre Carreras Pages
event 82' Joel Roca Casals / Viktor Tsygankov
76' event Ruben Sanchez Saez
event 76' Paulo Gazzaniga
70' event Enrique Garcia Martinez, Kike / Pere Milla Pena
event 73' Yaser Asprilla / Thomas Lemar
56' event Ruben Sanchez Saez / Omar El Hilali
event 73' Alejandro Frances Torrijo / Bryan Gil Salvatierra
56' event Ramon Terrats Espacio / Eduardo Exposito
event 45+3' Vladyslav Vanat
46' event Jofre Carreras Pages / Tyrhys Dolan
event 45+2' Vladyslav Vanat Reviewed
45' event Omar El Hilali
event 31' Arnau Martinez
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
Substitutions
#19 Enrique Garcia Martinez, Kike
#2 Ruben Sanchez Saez
#17 Jofre Carreras Pages
#14 Ramon Terrats Espacio
#20 Antoniu Roca
#38 Clemens Riedel
#15 Miguel Angel Rubio
#12 Jose Otoniel Salinas
#1 Angel Fortuno Vinas
#18 Charles Pickel
#30 Pol Tristan
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol Girona Girona
14Shots7
2Shots on Goal4
17Fouls17
5Corner Kick4
17Free kick15
1Offside4
5Yellow card4
28Aerial22
2Save2
9Successful Tackles10
7Interceptions5
21Long pass33
5Successful center4
5Substitution3
9Shots off goal2
13Head Success12
3Blocked1
8Tackle10
8Dribbles6
19Throw-in11
393Passes419
99Attacks87
55Dangerous attacks35
2Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances2
2BigChancesMissed2
8ShotsInsideBox6
6ShotsOutsideBox1
55DuelsWon56
1.24ExpectedGoals1.9
1.24xGNonPenalty0.33
0.25xGOT2.01
22Touches In Opposition Box19
27AccurateCrosses12
42GroundDuelsWon43
13AerialDuelsWon13
14Clearances31
Girona Girona
Substitutions
#10 Yaser Asprilla
#3 Joel Roca Casals
#16 Alejandro Frances Torrijo
#1 Dominik Livakovic
#44 Papa Dame Ba
#5 David Lopez Silva
#25 Vladyslav Krapyvtsov
#32 Juan Arango
#28 Gibi
Commentary
90+3' Penalty scored! Vladyslav Vanat - Girona
89' Carlos Romero - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
89' Vladyslav Vanat - Girona receive a yellow card
87' Alexandre Moreno Lopera - Girona receive a yellow card
82' Antoniu Roca - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
82' Girona — substitution: Joel Roca Casals / Viktor Tsygankov
81' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Antoniu Roca / Pol Lozano
81' Jofre Carreras Pages - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
76' Ruben Sanchez Saez - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
76' Paulo Gazzaniga - Girona receive a yellow card
73' Girona — substitution: Yaser Asprilla / Thomas Lemar
73' Girona — substitution: Alejandro Frances Torrijo / Bryan Gil Salvatierra
70' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Enrique Garcia Martinez, Kike / Pere Milla Pena
56' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Ruben Sanchez Saez / Omar El Hilali
56' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Ramon Terrats Espacio / Eduardo Exposito
46' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Jofre Carreras Pages / Tyrhys Dolan
45+3' Penalty scored! Vladyslav Vanat - Girona
45+2' VAR review - Girona
45' Omar El Hilali - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
31' Arnau Martinez - Girona receive a yellow card

How We Build the RCD Espanyol vs Girona Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Girona on 16 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

RCD Espanyol vs Girona Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess RCD Espanyol's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Girona's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where RCD Espanyol and Girona sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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