Villarreal vs Espanyol: predictions, H2H and market odds

Villarreal have won 3, drawn 3 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded (1.80 expected goals for, 1.38 against). Villarreal still play Valencia on 24 October before this match, so their figures here will update once that result is in. Espanyol have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 5 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded (1.28 expected goals for, 1.52 against). Espanyol still play Racing Santander on 24 October before this match, so their figures here will update once that result is in.

Both teams scored in 70% of Villarreal's recent matches and 70% of Espanyol's; 70% and 50% went over 2.5 goals. In their last 8 meetings Villarreal won 7, Espanyol won 0 and 1 ended level. The most recent, on 9 Feb 2026, finished Villarreal 4–1 Espanyol.