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 5 they have played. After their recent draw with Deportivo, Espanyol aims to claim a win. Espanyol have won 1 of their last 6 Spanish La Liga matches at RCDE Stadium. Villarreal's away record stands at 2 victories from 6 games. Following their 6-0 loss to Paris SG, Villarreal is determined to bounce back with 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 82% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 73% of games. Their total stands at 13 goals and 37 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Villarreal have scored 15 goals with 63 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 64% of matches but conceded in 91% of games.

In their last 5 head-to-head clashes, Espanyol scored 3 goals while Villarreal scored 9 goals. Their last match on 30 Oct 2026 ended in 1-0 to Espanyol.