Villarreal vs Espanyol Predictions

Villarreal vs Espanyol is scheduled for kick off on 09 February, at 20:00. The game is set to take place at Estadio de la Cerámica, with Adrián Cordero Vega officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Villarreal currently holding the 3rd position in the table 26 points ahead of Espanyol. Villarreal have won 4 Spanish La Liga matches against Espanyol out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent victory against Atlético, Villarreal is determined to keep their momentum going. Villarreal have won 15 of their last 19 Spanish La Liga matches at Estadio de la Cerámica. Espanyol's away record stands at 5 victories from 19 games. Following a draw in their last match against Real Sociedad in the Spanish La Liga, Espanyol is aiming to secure a win against Villarreal.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Villarreal have scored over 1.5 goals in 92% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 79% of games. Their total stands at 72 goals and 172 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Espanyol have scored 43 goals with 158 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 76% of matches but conceded in 74% of games.

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