Prediction for match Espanyol — Girona, 16.01.2026

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In La Liga on January 16, Espanyol will face Girona. The odds for an Espanyol win are 1.96, a draw is at 3.60, and a Girona victory is at 4.40. In terms of probabilities: Espanyol is rated at 50.25%, a draw at 27.36%, and Girona at 22.39%. Espanyol appears to be the favorite according to the odds and probabilities, but Girona has been picking up points in recent rounds and could spring a surprise. Interestingly, the percentage difference between Espanyol and Girona is quite noticeable, which is also reflected in the odds.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Espanyol played as follows: January 11 - Levante vs Espanyol 1-1, January 3 - Espanyol vs Barcelona 0-2, December 22 - Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol 1-2. Girona’s last three encounters were: January 10 - Girona vs Osasuna 1-0, January 4 - Mallorca vs Girona 1-2, December 21 - Girona vs Atletico Madrid 0-3. The last head-to-head match was on September 26, 2025: Girona vs Espanyol 0-0. Additional stats over five games: possession for Espanyol - 39.6%, Girona - 48.6%. Yellow cards: Espanyol - 1.8, Girona - 2. Fouls: Espanyol - 12, Girona - 10.6. Offsides: Espanyol - 2.2, Girona - 2.4. These figures show that Girona plays a bit more cautiously and controls the ball more, whereas Espanyol commits more fouls.

Teams' Scoring Streaks

Regarding scoring over the last five matches, Espanyol's average total goals are 1.8, while Girona's are 2.6. Espanyol scores an average of 1 goal per game and concedes 0.8, while Girona also scores 1 but concedes 1.6. For over 2.5 total goals: Espanyol has only 1 out of 5 over, Girona has 4 out of 5 over. In the first half, both teams have 1 out of 5 over 1.5, while in the second half, Espanyol has 2 out of 5 over 1.5, and Girona has 3 out of 5 over 1.5. Goal intervals: Espanyol most frequently scores between 31-45 minutes (67%), and Girona in the same interval (50%). Conceding: Espanyol most often concedes between 46-60 minutes (50%), Girona between 76-90 minutes (43%). Considering that Girona regularly plays over 2.5 goals, and Espanyol tends to be lower-scoring, a bet on over 2.25 goals at 1.81 seems justified: Girona has high scoring potential, while Espanyol's defense is not flawless.

Analysis of Corner Totals

The average number of corners for Espanyol is 4.4, and for Girona, it's 3.2 per match. In the last five games, Espanyol has surpassed the 9.5 corner total three times, while Girona has not done so once. In the corner total market, the line closest to the average sum (7.6) is 7.5: over 7.5 corners - 1.25, under 7.5 - 3.28. The 8.5 line is also close: over 8.5 - 1.49, under 8.5 - 2.38. Espanyol is the favorite in the corner outcome with odds of 1.55. Given the statistics, it's logical to consider a bet on over 7.5 corners, as both teams average around 7-8 corners per match, and Espanyol often exceeds the 9.5 mark.