Espanyol vs Villarreal Predictions

Espanyol vs Villarreal is scheduled for kick off on 24 January. The game is set to take place at RCDE Stadium. This match is bound to be interesting looking at the current form of Espanyol and Villarreal. Espanyol have lost 4 Spanish La Liga matches to Villarreal out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent draw with Málaga, Espanyol aims to claim a win. Espanyol have won 1 of their last 4 Spanish La Liga matches at RCDE Stadium. Villarreal's away record stands at 1 victory from 5 games. Following their 3-1 triumph over Napoli, Villarreal have boosted their morale as they seek to beat Espanyol on their home ground.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Espanyol have scored over 1.5 goals in 100% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 75% of games. Their total stands at 11 goals and 31 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Villarreal have scored 13 goals with 50 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 75% of matches but conceded in 100% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Espanyol scored 2 goals while Villarreal scored 9 goals. Their last match on 09 Feb 2026 ended in 4-1 to Villarreal.