Espanyol vs Girona Preview

Espanyol welcome Girona to the RCDE Stadium on Friday evening for a La Liga encounter that sees both sides carrying positive momentum into this Catalan derby. The visitors arrive in Barcelona having won their last two matches, while the hosts have shown resilience with three victories from their last five outings, setting up an intriguing battle between two teams looking to climb the table.

The home side’s recent form has been encouraging overall, with their most recent outing producing a 1-1 draw away at Levante on January 11th. Prior to that result, they suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Barcelona on January 3rd, a match that highlighted the gulf in class against the league leaders. Earlier in this sequence, they secured an impressive 2-1 away victory at Athletic Club on December 22nd, and also won 1-0 away at Getafe on December 13th. Their solid run also included a 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano on December 7th, demonstrating their ability to grind out results when needed.

Girona’s form has been characterized by inconsistency, though their recent results suggest they’re finding their rhythm. Their most recent match saw them claim a 1-0 home victory over Osasuna on January 10th. Prior to that success, they secured a 2-1 away win at Mallorca on January 4th, showcasing their ability to win on the road. Earlier in this sequence, they suffered a heavy 3-0 home defeat to Atlético Madrid on December 21st, a result that exposed defensive vulnerabilities. They did manage a 2-1 away victory at Real Sociedad on December 12th, but their form was tarnished by a 3-0 away loss to Elche on December 7th.

The head-to-head record shows a competitive rivalry between these Catalan neighbors, with Girona holding a slight advantage having won two of the last five meetings, while the other three encounters ended in draws. Most recently, the sides played out a goalless draw when Girona hosted Espanyol on September 26th, 2025. They also drew 1-1 at the RCDE Stadium in March 2025. However, Girona demonstrated their superiority with a commanding 4-1 home victory in November 2024, while they also secured a 2-1 home win in April 2023.

Fans around the world can tune in to watch this Catalan derby, with Spanish audiences able to follow the action on DAZN Spain, Movistar+, and LaLiga TV Bar HD. International viewers can access the match via ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV, and ESPN App in the USA, while Canadian supporters can watch on TSN+. UK and Irish fans can tune in through Premier Sports Player, with the 20:00 GMT kick-off providing prime-time Friday night football across Europe.

Espanyol – Last 5 Matches:

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
D	Levante	1-1	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA	Jan 11, 2026
L	Espanyol	0-2	Barcelona	Spanish LALIGA	Jan 3, 2026
W	Athletic Club	1-2	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 22, 2025
W	Getafe	0-1	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 13, 2025
W	Espanyol	1-0	Rayo Vallecano	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 7, 2025

Girona – Last 5 Matches:

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
W	Girona	1-0	Osasuna	Spanish LALIGA	Jan 10, 2026
W	Mallorca	1-2	Girona	Spanish LALIGA	Jan 4, 2026
L	Girona	0-3	Atlético Madrid	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 21, 2025
W	Real Sociedad	1-2	Girona	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 12, 2025
L	Elche	3-0	Girona	Spanish LALIGA	Dec 7, 2025

Head-to-Head Record:

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Girona	0-0	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA	Sep 26, 2025
Espanyol	1-1	Girona	Spanish LALIGA	Mar 10, 2025
Girona	4-1	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA	Nov 23, 2024
Girona	2-1	Espanyol	Spanish LALIGA	Apr 1, 2023
Espanyol	2-2	Girona	Spanish LALIGA	Jan 7, 2023

TV Listings / Streaming:

Country	Broadcaster
Spain	DAZN Spain, Movistar+, LaLiga TV Bar HD, M+ LALIGA TV
USA	ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App
Great Britain	Premier Sports Player
Ireland	Premier Sports Player
Canada	TSN+
Italy	DAZN Italia
Germany	DAZN Germany, DAZN2 Germany, Sky Go
Portugal	DAZN2 Portugal, DAZN Portugal
Japan	DAZN Japan, U-NEXT
Poland	Canal+ Sport, Canal+