Villarreal vs Espanyol Live Stream, Predictions (Apr 27)

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Villarreal

LLWDWD ⚖

Villarreal enter this game following a 2-2 La Liga drawn result versus Real Sociedad.

In that game, Villarreal had 58% possession and 20 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. For Villarreal, the scorers were Yeremy Pino (7') and Ayoze Pérez (60'). On the other side, Real Sociedad got 4 attempts at goal with 4 of them on target. Mikel Oyarzabal (19', 49') scored for Real Sociedad.

It’s been seldom in recent times that Villarreal have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. In fact, Villarreal have been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 games, letting in 7 goals along the way.

Looking at the pre-match facts, Villarreal:

• haven't lost in the league to Espanyol in their last 5 matches.
• are undefeated in their last 2 league matches at home.
• have not won at home in their last 4 league games. Their fans aren't happy.

Espanyol

LDWWWD

In their previous game, Espanyol drew 1-1 in the La Liga tie with Valencia.

In that match, Espanyol managed 33% possession and 8 attempts at goal with 3 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Espanyol was Javi Puado (40'). Valencia had 16 attempts at goal with 7 of them on target. Javi Guerra (57') scored for Valencia.

A sequence of very capable performances by the Espanyol defensive unit has seen the number of goals they’ve conceded amounting to 4 from their previous 6 fixtures overall. During the same time, the number of goals that they have scored themselves is 10. We will find out whether or not that trend can be sustained in this game.

Going into this game, the form guide shows that Espanyol:

• haven't won against Villarreal when having played them away from home in the previous 2 league games.
• are undefeated in their last 3 away league matches.

↔️ Head to head

Inspecting their most recent head to head meetings stretching back to 19/01/2020 shows us that Villarreal have won 4 of these & Espanyol 1, with the tally of drawn results being 1.

A sum of 19 goals were scored between the two sides in these games, with 13 from El Submarino Amarillo and 6 netted by Periquitos. That is an average goals per game value of 3.17.

The last league match featuring these clubs was La Liga match day 7 on 26/09/2024 and the score finished Espanyol 1-2 Villarreal.

In that match, Espanyol managed 56% possession and 10 shots on goal with 2 on target. Their only player on the scoresheet was Jofre Carreras (45').

Villarreal got 15 shots on goal with 4 on target. Ayoze Pérez (45', 63') scored.

The referee was Alejandro Quintero González.

🗞️ Team News: Villarreal

Tajon Buchanan (unknown injury) and Ilias Akhomach (Cruciate ligament injury) won’t be playing for Villarreal gaffer Marcelino García Toral.

📋 Team News: Espanyol

Owing to an otherwise healthy group of players, there’s just the one fitness problem for the Espanyol manager Manolo González to contend with. José Gragera (Toe injury) won’t be in action.

🧠 Prediction

We feel that in this game, Villarreal will more than likely get amongst the goals when they face Espanyol, who will be up against it finding the net themselves.

We therefore think that it’s going to be a controlled 2-0 winning score for Villarreal when all’s said and done.

📖 ⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?

In terms of the bookies’ odds on the 90 min. result market, putting your money on Villarreal is available for 1.44, a wager on a drawn result is 5 & staking on victory for Espanyol gets you 6.25. These are the top prices being offered at the moment.

Andre Moura, 16:02 23/04/2025