Football Result

2025-04-22
Javi Guerra 57'
Javier Puado 40'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
44.8%
27.6%
27.6%
That's quite a surprise.
Power Comparison in the League
0.597
0.484
Game Stats
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots
16
8
Possession
66.6%
33.4%
Fouls
7
7
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Saves
2
6
Team Formations
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1


Location
Mestalla, Valencia, Spain
Attendance
42,448
2025-04-23 | Game Summary

In a tightly contested Spanish LALIGA match at Mestalla on April 22, 2025, Valencia and Espanyol played to a 1-1 draw. Espanyol's Javier Puado opened the scoring in the 40th minute, while Valencia's Javi Guerra equalized in the 57th minute. Valencia dominated possession with 66.6%, but Espanyol's defense held firm, with their goalkeeper making six saves compared to Valencia's two. Both teams committed an equal number of fouls (7). Valencia had more shots (16) than Espanyol (8), but both teams managed a similar number of shots on target (7 for Valencia, 3 for Espanyol).
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Valencia win, with a 44.8% probability, while the actual result was a draw, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football. The AI model did not expect a balanced game. Looking at the recent form, Valencia had been on a good run before this match, with two wins and two draws in their last five games. Espanyol, on the other hand, had won three of their last five, with one draw and one loss, showcasing a strong resurgence.
In their previous encounters, draws have been a common theme, with the last five head-to-head games showing four draws. This game followed that trend. Valencia's next game is away against Las Palmas, who have shown mixed form recently, while Espanyol faces a tough away fixture against Villarreal. Valencia will need to improve their finishing against Las Palmas. Espanyol will need to maintain their defensive solidity against Villarreal. Considering Valencia's recent form and the historical head-to-head results, a draw seems a plausible outcome for their next match. Espanyol's impressive run of form suggests they could secure a point against Villarreal, although Villarreal's home advantage makes them slight favorites.
Considering the last five games of each team, Valencia has two wins and three draws. Espanyol has three wins, one draw and one loss. The game was fairly balanced although Valencia had the most of the possession.

2025-04-21 | Pre-game insights

On April 22, 2025, Valencia will face Espanyol in a Spanish LALIGA match at the Mestalla. According to advanced AI analysis, Valencia is predicted to win, with a 44.8% probability compared to Espanyol's 27.6%. The AI gives Valencia a rating of 0.597, slightly higher than Espanyol's 0.484. Valencia's recent form has been strong, with key players like [insert Valencia's key player here] expected to make a significant impact. The draw probability is also at 27.6%. However, Espanyol, led by their promising forward [insert Espanyol's key player here], will undoubtedly put up a fight. Football fans eagerly await to see if the AI's prediction will come to fruition in this exciting LALIGA clash.

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
Recent Matches before the game
Valencia
D W W W D
Espanyol
W W W D L