Espanyol vs Athletic Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 13 May 2026, Espanyol face Athletic at Cornella-El Prat with kickoff scheduled for . This Spain La Liga encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Espanyol operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Athletic operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Recent Form
Espanyol
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Athletic
LWLLW
Espanyol are struggling badly and picking up very few positive results. If this trend continues, their position may come under threat.
In contrast, Athletic are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Recent Form Home/Away
Espanyol (Home)
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Athletic (Away)
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Espanyol's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Athletic form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Espanyol
+--+-
Athletic
-+---
Espanyol have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. Concentration at the back will be key.
However, Athletic are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Espanyol (Home)
+----
Athletic (Away)
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Espanyol show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Athletic show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Espanyol
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Athletic
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Espanyol show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Meanwhile, Athletic regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Espanyol (Home)
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Athletic (Away)
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Espanyol's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Athletic's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Espanyol
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Athletic
+++-+
Espanyol's attacking form has been inconsistent, with some matches ending without a goal. Improving finishing could make a big difference.
In contrast, Athletic show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Espanyol (Home)
-++++
Athletic (Away)
+--++
Espanyol's scoring rate is significantly higher at home than away.
Athletic's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
On average Espanyol scores 1.1 and concedes 1.3 goals in home matches, while Athletic averagely scores 0.9 and concedes 1.8 goals in away matches.
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Espanyol vs Athletic Video Content
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Espanyol vs Athletic Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Espanyol scores after every 11.3 shots, while Athletic gets averagely 9.5 shots in a game.
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Espanyol vs Athletic Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Espanyol fielded the below lineup in the last match against Levante: Dmitrovic; Romero, Cabrera, Calero, El Hilali; Exposito, Gonzalez de Zarate; Milla, Terrats, Ngonge; Garcia
In their last match against Atletico Madrid starting lineup of Athletic was the following: Simon; Berchiche, Paredes, Vivian, Gorosabel; Rego Mora, De Galarreta; Williams, Gomez Echevarria, Williams; Guruzeta
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