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Valencia and Espanyol meet at Estadio de Mestalla today. Both sides are with 38 points, fighting to edge closer to the safety threshold which is typically around 42 points in LaLiga. The hosts have been in strong second‑half form, collecting 25 of a possible 39 points since the turn of the year. They’re unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 matches across all competitions and have won 6 of their last 7 home league fixtures at Mestalla. The Catalans arrive on a three match winning streak in LaLiga, most recently beating Rayo Vallecano 4-0, Celta Vigo 2-0 and Getafe 1-0. Their upward curve has been evident both offensively and defensively on the road. Both sides trend under three goals. Valencia in 4 of their last 6 LaLiga outings and Espanyol in around 70% of recent matches. The hosts should be able at least take a point at home and perhaps even score a goal with the help of man in form Hugo Duro in attack.