Espanyol vs Villarreal Predictions

Espanyol vs Villarreal is scheduled for kick off on 08 November, at 20:00. The game is set to take place at RCDE Stadium, with Alejandro José Hernández Hernández officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Espanyol currently holding the 11th position in the table 26 points behind Villarreal. Espanyol have lost 4 Spanish La Liga matches to Villarreal out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent draw with Real Sociedad, Espanyol aims to claim a win. Espanyol have won 7 of their last 19 Spanish La Liga matches at RCDE Stadium. Villarreal's away record stands at 7 victories from 19 games. Following their 5-1 triumph over Atlético, 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 76% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 74% of games. Their total stands at 43 goals and 158 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Villarreal have scored 72 goals with 172 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 92% of matches but conceded in 79% of games.

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