Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Espanyol vs Athletic Club in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 18:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Espanyol vs Athletic Club |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Wednesday, 13 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 18:00 BST |
| Venue | RCDE Stadium |
Match Prediction: Espanyol 1-2 Athletic Club
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 22 Dec 2025 |  Athletic Club vs  Espanyol |
1 – 2 | San Mamés Barria |
| La Liga | 16 Feb 2025 | Espanyol vs Athletic Club |
1 – 1 | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 19 Oct 2024 | Athletic Club vs Espanyol |
4 – 1 | San Mamés Barria |
| La Liga | 08 Apr 2023 | Espanyol vs Athletic Club |
1 – 2 | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 04 Sep 2022 | Athletic Club vs Espanyol |
0 – 1 | San Mamés Barria |
Espanyol come into this one on the back of five straight league games without a win, and the recent results point to a side that has struggled to turn matches into points. Athletic Club have been more mixed, but they have shown more attacking output in their latest away win at Deportivo Alavés and have already beaten Espanyol in this head-to-head sequence. With no xG data available, the clearest read is from the results themselves, and that leans towards Athletic Club having the sharper edge.
Espanyol’s home draw with Levante and defeat to Real Madrid suggest they can stay in games for spells, but they have also been short of goals across this run. Athletic Club have conceded in four of their last five league matches, so Espanyol should get chances, yet the visitors’ recent 4-2 win shows they can be more productive in the final third. Match Prediction: Espanyol 1-2 Athletic Club
Form Guide & Team Overview
Espanyol
Espanyol’s recent league form is poor, with no wins in their last five. They have lost four of those matches, including 1-2 away to Sevilla, 0-2 at home to Real Madrid, 0-1 away to Rayo Vallecano and 1-4 away to FC Barcelona.
The only point in that run came from a 0-0 home draw with Levante. That sequence suggests Espanyol have been difficult to back for a win, and they have also struggled to score consistently.
Espanyol Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 9 May 2026 |  Sevilla vs Espanyol |
2 – 1 | L | Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán |
| La Liga | 3 May 2026 | Espanyol vs  Real Madrid |
0 – 2 | L | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 27 Apr 2026 | Espanyol vs  Levante |
0 – 0 | D | RCDE Stadium |
| La Liga | 23 Apr 2026 |  Rayo Vallecano vs Espanyol |
1 – 0 | L | Estadio de Vallecas |
| La Liga | 11 Apr 2026 |  FC Barcelona vs Espanyol |
4 – 1 | L | Camp Nou |
Athletic Club
Athletic Club’s recent league form has been uneven, but they have picked up two wins in their last five. Those victories came in a 1-0 home win over Osasuna and a 4-2 away win at Deportivo Alavés.
They have also lost three of their last five, including 2-3 away to Atlético Madrid, 1-2 at home to Villarreal and 0-2 away to Getafe. The results show a side capable of scoring, but also one that has been vulnerable defensively in several of these matches.
Athletic Club Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 2 May 2026 |  Deportivo Alavés vs Athletic Club |
2 – 4 | W | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| La Liga | 25 Apr 2026 |  Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Club |
3 – 2 | L | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| La Liga | 21 Apr 2026 | Athletic Club vs  Osasuna |
1 – 0 | W | San Mamés Barria |
| La Liga | 12 Apr 2026 | Athletic Club vs  Villarreal |
1 – 2 | L | San Mamés Barria |
| La Liga | 5 Apr 2026 |  Getafe vs Athletic Club |
2 – 0 | L | Coliseum Alfonso Pérez |
Team News & Injury Report
Espanyol
- Javi Puado (Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Athletic Club
- Beñat Prados (Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Espanyol (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Marko Dmitrovic (Goalkeeper), Carlos Romero (Defender), Fernando Calero (Defender), Ludovic Taillandier (Defender), Omar El Hilali (Defender), Edu Expósito (Midfielder), Ramón Terrats (Midfielder), Rubén Sánchez (Midfielder), Tyrhys Dolan (Midfielder), Urko González de Zárate (Midfielder), Roberto Fernández (Attacker)
Espanyol’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a compact base with two midfielders screening the defence and helping them stay organised. The shape also leaves Roberto Fernández as the main reference point up front, with support expected from the three players behind him.
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Unai Simón (Goalkeeper), Andoni Gorosabel (Defender), Aymeric Laporte (Defender), Yeray Álvarez (Defender), Yuri Berchiche (Defender), Alejandro Rego (Midfielder), Iñaki Williams (Midfielder), Mikel Jauregizar (Midfielder), Nico Williams (Midfielder), Unai Gómez (Midfielder), Gorka Guruzeta (Attacker)
Athletic Club’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them balance, with the double pivot helping protect the back four while still allowing quick progression. The wide midfielders and Gorka Guruzeta give them a structure that can stretch Espanyol and provide a direct route to goal.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Espanyol | Athletic Club | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Espanyol | Athletic Club | Roberto Fernández will need to find space against Andoni Gorosabel if Espanyol are to turn their possession into chances. |
| Espanyol | Athletic Club | Edu Expósito against Alejandro Rego could shape the midfield tempo, with both sides needing control in central areas. |
| Espanyol | Athletic Club | Roberto Fernández is key for Espanyol because he is the main attacking outlet in the predicted 4-2-3-1. |
| Espanyol | Athletic Club | Gorka Guruzeta is key for Athletic Club because he leads the line and gives them a focal point in the final third. |
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