La Liga· Kick-off : Sunday, November 22, 2026, 16:00 (UK time)
Athletic Club vs Espanyol prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
La Liga, matchday 13: Athletic Club vs Espanyol kicks off on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 16:00 (UK time). Our model makes Athletic Club clear favourites: a 89% chance of winning, against 9% for the draw and 2% for Espanyol.
Over their last 5 matches, Athletic Club have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 14 and conceding 6. Espanyol have won just one of their last 5 matches (1 draw, 3 defeats), scoring 5 and conceding 7. Athletic Club therefore arrive in far better shape than Espanyol. On average Athletic Club score 2.80 and concede 1.20 goals per game; Espanyol score 1.00 and concede 1.40. In the table, Athletic Club sit 7th with 16 points from 11 games, Espanyol 13th with 12 points from 12. 6 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Athletic Club have averaged 2.04 xG (expected goals) per match, against 0.51 for Espanyol.
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 2 wins for Athletic Club, 2 for Espanyol and 1 draw. The most recent ended Espanyol 2-0 Athletic Club (May 13, 2026). In double chance terms, "Athletic Club or draw" stands at 98%, "Espanyol or draw" at 11% and "no draw" at 91%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
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The most likely exact score, the top 5 scorelines, expected goals and the both-teams-to-score and over/under probabilities are part of the full prediction. They will be published here as a review once the match is over.
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Athletic Club
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | Osasuna · La Liga | 1-1 | D |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Real Sociedad · La Liga | 2-1 | W |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Prat · Copa del Rey | 6-1 | W |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Getafe · La Liga | 4-0 | W |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Levante · La Liga | 1-3 | L |
Espanyol
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | Deportivo La Coruna · La Liga | 0-0 | D |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Villarreal · La Liga | 1-0 | W |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Sestao River · Copa del Rey | 3-4 | L |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Racing Santander · La Liga | 1-2 | L |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Atletico Madrid · La Liga | 0-1 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club | 7 | 16 | 11 |
| Espanyol | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Espanyol 2-0 Athletic Club | La Liga |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Athletic Club 1-2 Espanyol | La Liga |
| Feb 16, 2025 | Espanyol 1-1 Athletic Club | La Liga |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Athletic Club 4-1 Espanyol | La Liga |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Espanyol 1-2 Athletic Club | La Liga |
Out and doubtful
Athletic Club
No absences reported.
Espanyol
No absences reported.
Most regular starters
Athletic Club
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- I. Williams3/5
- M. Sannadi3/5
- A. Berenguer2/5
- A. Paredes2/5
- Álex Berenguer2/5
- Aymeric Laporte2/5
- Beñat Gerenabarrena2/5
- Dani Vivian2/5
- H. Rincon2/5
- Hugo Rincón2/5
- I. Ruiz de Galarreta2/5
Espanyol
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- L. Cabrera5/5
- O. El Hilali5/5
- J. Hernandez3/5
- P. Lozano3/5
- A. Calatrava2/5
- A. Fortuno2/5
- Alejandro Santiago Vargas2/5
- Ángel Fortuño2/5
- B. Zaragoza2/5
- C. Riedel2/5
- Edu Expósito2/5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Athletic Club vs Espanyol prediction?
Our AI gives Athletic Club a 89% chance of winning, the draw 9% and Espanyol 2%. Athletic Club are therefore favourites.
When and where is Athletic Club vs Espanyol played?
Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 16:00 (UK time), La Liga, matchday 13.
What form are Athletic Club and Espanyol in?
Athletic Club: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (14 scored, 6 conceded). Espanyol: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 7 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Club and Espanyol?
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 2 wins for Athletic Club, 2 for Espanyol and 1 draw. The most recent ended Espanyol 2-0 Athletic Club (May 13, 2026).
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