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 loss to Atlético, Espanyol is determined to redeem themselves. Espanyol have won 1 of their last 5 Spanish La Liga matches at RCDE Stadium. Villarreal's away record stands at 1 victory from 5 games. Following a draw in their last match against Elche in the Spanish La Liga, Villarreal is aiming to secure a win against Espanyol.

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 89% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 78% of games. Their total stands at 11 goals and 33 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Villarreal have scored 13 goals with 57 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 67% of matches but conceded in 89% 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.