Espanyol vs Athletic Predictions

Espanyol vs Athletic is scheduled for kick off on 13 May, at 17:00. The game is set to take place at RCDE Stadium, with Francisco José Hernández Maeso officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Espanyol currently holding the 11th position in the table 1 points ahead of Athletic. Espanyol have won 2 Spanish La Liga matches against Athletic out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent draw with Real Sociedad, Espanyol aims to claim a win. Espanyol have won 7 of their last 19 Spanish La Liga matches at RCDE Stadium. Athletic's away record stands at 4 victories from 19 games. Following their 4-2 loss to Real Madrid, Athletic is determined to bounce back with a win against Espanyol.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Espanyol have scored over 1.5 goals in 76% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 74% of games. Their total stands at 43 goals and 158 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Athletic have scored 43 goals with 172 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 74% of matches but conceded in 84% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Espanyol scored 6 goals while Athletic scored 6 goals. Their last match on 13 May 2026 ended in 2-0 to Espanyol.