Valencia – Espanyol

Valencia host Espanyol in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes, with the hosts languishing in 20th place on a solitary point from five games, having scored just one goal while conceding ten. Espanyol sit comfortably in eighth, holding seven points after two wins, a draw and two defeats, and enjoy a positive goal difference of +3. The Catalan side will be keen to build on their recent resurgence and climb further up the table, while Valencia will be desperate to snap a four‑match losing streak and collect their first win of the campaign. A victory for Valencia could lift them out of the relegation zone, whereas a win for Espanyol would consolidate their push for a top‑half finish.