Villarreal vs Espanyol
Spain La Liga
Villarreal
Espanyol
October 30, 2026 at 21:00 · Estadio de la Ceramica
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Villarreal vs Espanyol prediction and betting tip for this Spain La Liga match, kicking off October 30, 2026 at 21:00 at Estadio de la Ceramica. Our tip: Double Chance: Home or Draw (1X), 90% confidence.
Villarreal vs Espanyol Preview
Villarreal host Espanyol in the Spain La Liga (matchday 11) on Friday 30 October 2026, kick-off 21:00 WAT at Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal.
Villarreal are 12th in the table with 9 points from 9 games (2-3-4), while Espanyol sit 16th on 8 points. Only 1 point separates them. At home Villarreal have won 1 of 4; Espanyol have won 1 of 4 on the road.
Villarreal have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 5 league games (L-W-W-L-D), averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded. Espanyol have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last 5 league games (W-L-L-D-L), averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.4 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Villarreal have won 6, Espanyol 0, with 0 draws and an average of 3.0 goals per game. The most recent, in February 2026, finished Villarreal 4-1 Espanyol.
Villarreal average 1.4 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet and 3 games without scoring, usually in a 4-4-2. Espanyol average 1.2 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per game this season, with 2 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: Roberto Fernández leads Espanyol's scoring with 6 goals.
Bookmakers make Villarreal the favourites: Villarreal 1.57, draw 4.10, Espanyol 5.25 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.57 and under at 2.38. Both teams to score: yes 1.67, no 2.10.
Our prediction: Villarreal or draw (1X). The model gives Villarreal or a draw a 90% chance, Espanyol have lost 3 of their last 5 and Villarreal sit 12th, 4 places above Espanyol.
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Villarreal | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
| 16 | Espanyol | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 8 |
Season stats
| Villarreal | Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 9 | 9 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 2 / 3 / 4 | 2 / 2 / 5 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 13 (1.4) | 11 (1.2) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 13 (1.4) | 12 (1.3) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.5 / 1.4 | 1.2 / 1.3 |
| Clean sheets | 1 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 3 | 1 |
| Longest winning run | 2 | 1 |
| Biggest win | 3-1 | 3-0 |
| Usual formation | 4-4-2 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
No player in the league's top scorers list.
- Roberto Fernández 6 goals · 0 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 23 Oct 2026, 05:11. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Villarreal or draw (1X) — The model gives Villarreal or a draw a 90% chance, Espanyol have lost 3 of their last 5 and Villarreal sit 12th, 4 places above Espanyol.
Form (last 5)
Villarreal
LWWLD
1.4 scored · 1.0 conceded per game
Espanyol
WLLDL
1.0 scored · 1.4 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
6 Villarreal wins 0 draws 0 Espanyol wins last 6 meetings
- Villarreal4 - 1Espanyol La Liga
- Espanyol0 - 2Villarreal La Liga
- Villarreal1 - 0Espanyol La Liga
- Espanyol1 - 2Villarreal La Liga
- Villarreal4 - 2Espanyol La Liga
- Espanyol0 - 1Villarreal La Liga
Statistics: API-Football · updated 23 Oct 2026, 05:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).