La Liga
Villarreal vs Espanyol
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - 20:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio de la Cerámica
Villarreal vs Espanyol Prediction & Stats - La Liga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Villarreal vs Espanyol carries real history into this round of the La Liga.
The two sides meet on 30/10 (Friday) at Estadio de la Cerámica, 20:00 (UK time).
Read the Villarreal vs Espanyol prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Villarreal vs Espanyol
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Villarreal vs Espanyol call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 30-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Villarreal the side to beat, with roughly 64% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all La Liga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Villarreal Preview
Villarreal reach this fixture 10 match into their La Liga. Here is where Villarreal Club de Fútbol stand:
In this competition
3 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost
1.2 points per game
15 scored, at 1.5 a game
14 conceded, at 1.4 a game
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, season-wide
5 won, 3 drawn, 6 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Georges Mikautadze, 3 goals
Most assists: Alberto Moleiro, 4 assists
Recent results — Villarreal
27/10/2026 16:00
24/10/2026 12:30
20/10/2026 15:00
17/10/2026 10:15
13/10/2026 15:00
Espanyol: how they are travelling
Espanyol come in 10 matches into their La Liga.
Here is what RCD Espanyol have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost
0.8 points per game
12 scored, at 1.2 a game
14 conceded, at 1.4 a game
RCD Espanyol, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Roberto Fernández Jaén, 6 goals
Most assists: Francisco Javier Hernandez Coarasa, 6 assists
Recent results — RCD Espanyol
27/10/2026 14:00
24/10/2026 10:15
17/10/2026 08:00
09/10/2026 15:00
18/09/2026 15:00
The head-to-head favours Villarreal
Recent meetings have tended to go Villarreal's way against Espanyol.
From 32 match(es):
Villarreal: 15 win(s)
Espanyol: 4 win(s)
Drawn: 13
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Villarreal vs Espanyol prediction.
Form comparison Villarreal vs Espanyol
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Villarreal
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
W
|
1.2 |
| Home |
D
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
W
L
D
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.9 | 3 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.96 | 2.13 | 1.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.26 | 1.27 |
Away Team
Espanyol
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.8 |
| Home |
L
L
D
L
W
|
0.8 |
| Away |
L
D
L
W
L
|
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.48 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.4 | 1.88 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Espanyol win or Draw
Despite being the away side, we don’t expect Espanyol to lose this match. Our recommended bet is Espanyol to win or draw in the Double Chance market, ensuring a payout as long as they don’t lose.
Espanyol has its weaknesses, but Villarreal has been vulnerable, and home advantage might not be enough to keep them from losing.
👉 Prediction: Villarreal to Win the 1st Half
Villarreal has been strong in the opening 45 minutes at home this season. Whether it's their tactical approach or the boost from their home crowd, they consistently come out strong.
We expect them to follow the same pattern against Espanyol, making Villarreal to win the first half a strong betting option.
Fixture information - Villarreal vs Espanyol
Match: Villarreal vs Espanyol
Competition: La Liga
Date: Friday, 30/10/2026
Kick-off: 20:00 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica
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Stats
The statistics for Villarreal CF vs RCB Espanyol de Barcelona that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.8
League: 3.01
Both Teams to Score
78%
League: 59%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
68%
League: 56%
Cards
5.5
League: 4.98
Corners
11.35
League: 9.73
Home Team
Villarreal
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
W
|
1.2 |
| Home |
D
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
W
L
D
|
1.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.9 | 3 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.96 | 2.13 | 1.86 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.26 | 1.27 |
Away Team
Espanyol
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
L
|
0.8 |
| Home |
L
L
D
L
W
|
0.8 |
| Away |
L
D
L
W
L
|
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.48 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.4 | 1.88 |
Corners
11.9 / Match
+43% Corners / Match
Villarreal received +43% more corners than Espanyol in the La Liga
8.3 / Match
Valencia
(9)
Elche CF
(10)
Real Madrid
(3)
Levante UD
(7)
Málaga CF
(8)
Betis
(7)
Deportivo La Coruña
(7)(4)
Racing Santander
(4)
Atlético Madrid
(2)
Málaga CF
(3)
Elche CF
(5)
Rayo Vallecano
(4)
Osasuna
(0)
Sevilla
Cards
2.2 / Match
+55% Cards / Match
Espanyol received +55% more cards than Villarreal in the La Liga
3.4 / Match
Valencia
(3)
Elche CF
(2)
Real Madrid
(2)
Levante UD
(1)
Málaga CF
(1)
Betis
(1)
Deportivo La Coruña
(2)(5)
Racing Santander
(2)
Atlético Madrid
(5)
Málaga CF
(2)
Elche CF
(1)
Rayo Vallecano
(3)
Osasuna
(2)
Sevilla
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+25%
Villarreal is +25% better in terms of goals scored
1.2 / Match
Valencia
(2)
Elche CF
(0)
Real Madrid
(0)
Levante UD
(3)
Málaga CF
(3)
Betis
(1)
Deportivo La Coruña
(2)(1)
Racing Santander
(0)
Atlético Madrid
(1)
Málaga CF
(1)
Elche CF
(1)
Rayo Vallecano
(2)
Osasuna
(1)
Sevilla
Goals Conceded
1.4 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
1.4 / Match
Valencia
(1)
Elche CF
(0)
Real Madrid
(1)
Levante UD
(1)
Málaga CF
(1)
Betis
(2)
Deportivo La Coruña
(3)(2)
Racing Santander
(1)
Atlético Madrid
(1)
Málaga CF
(3)
Elche CF
(2)
Rayo Vallecano
(0)
Osasuna
(1)
Sevilla
La Liga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barcelona
|
10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 11 | 29 | 27 | 2.7 |
| 2 |
Atlético Madrid
|
10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Real Madrid
|
10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 24 | 2.4 |
| 4 |
Betis
|
10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| 5 |
Real Sociedad
|
10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 1.9 |
| 6 |
Sevilla
|
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 1.7 |
| 7 |
Celta de Vigo
|
10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 8 |
Athletic Bilbao
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Deportivo Alavés
|
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 10 |
Villarreal
|
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 1.2 |
| 11 |
Deportivo La Coruña
|
10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 12 |
Osasuna
|
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 | -10 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 13 |
Racing Santander
|
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 26 | -11 | 11 | 1.1 |
| 14 |
Elche CF
|
10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 17 | -3 | 10 | 1 |
| 15 |
Levante UD
|
10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 10 | 1 |
| 16 |
Rayo Vallecano
|
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 9 | 1 |
| 17 |
Getafe
|
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 9 | 0.9 |
| 18 |
Espanyol
|
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 8 | 0.8 |
| 19 |
Valencia
|
10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 17 | -10 | 6 | 0.6 |
| 20 |
Málaga CF
|
10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 5 | 0.5 |
Odds
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