Villarreal vs Espanyol Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Don’t Rule Out a Strong Performance from Espanyol

Espanyol +1.25 at odds of 1.86 allows us to split our money between +1 and +1.5. A win or draw against Villarreal will result in a payout on the Asian Handicap, with a one goal defeat still seeing a return.

2-1 Villarreal Triumph in Previous H2H

Champions League-chasing Villarreal were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 3-0 loss against Celta Vigo at Abanca Balaidos. Marcelino Garcia's men ended up with just 39% possession and one shot on target.

Espanyol played out a 1-1 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Estadio Mestalla, with Valencia the opponents. The Barcelona club recorded just 33% possession and had three shots on goal, with Javier Puado on the scoresheet.

Villarreal have racked up four straight victories over Espanyol. Their last clash saw Villarreal enjoy a 2-1 away win at RCDE Stadium. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured five Villarreal victories, three draws and two Espanyol wins.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Villarreal	37	19	10	8	67	49	18	67:49	67
17	Espanyol	37	10	9	18	38	51	-13	38:51	39

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Villarreal have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. El Submarino Amarillo have averaged 48.8% possession, 423.5 passes and 5.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Ayoze Perez is the top goalscorer with 5, Thierno Barry has 2, with Yeremi Pino and two other players on 1. Yeremi Pino, Sergi Cardona and Ayoze Perez have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Luiz Junior has kept one clean sheet.

Espanyol have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, averaging 7.4 attempts, 2.8 shots on goal and 1.4 goals. Manolo Gonzalez's side average 37.9% possession, 303.9 passes, 3.1 corners awarded and 7.3 corners against them, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts.

Javier Puado and Roberto Fernandez top the team’s scoring charts on 4 goals, with Marash Kumbulla on 1. Edu Exposito and Javier Puado have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Joan Garcia has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Villarreal confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Luiz Junior (GK), Kiko, Juan Foyth, Logan Costa, Sergi Cardona, Nicolas Pepe, Santi Comesana, Daniel Parejo, Yeremi Pino, Ayoze Perez, Thierno Barry.

Espanyol confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Omar El Hilali, Marash Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Urko Gonzalez, Alex Kral, Antoniu Roca, Edu Exposito, Javier Puado, Roberto Fernandez.

Expert La Liga Analysis

The football experts at jeetwin88.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest stats.

Key Villarreal vs Espanyol league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Espanyol in all of their last 10 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Espanyol in all of their last 5 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Espanyol in 19 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Villarreal in any of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Villarreal in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Villarreal in 10 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Villarreal in 8 of their last 10 games against Espanyol.

Villarreal vs Espanyol Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to side with the underdog by backing Espanyol +1.25. They look easy to wager on the Asian Handicap at 1.86 when it comes to this La Liga encounter.

If you’re hunting for bigger odds and feel confident your pick is going to perform well, then consider moving the line and land a bigger potential return.

Espanyol +1.25 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 53.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Our Pick

Espanyol Asian Hcp +1.25 @ 1.86 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Villarreal 1 - 1 Espanyol

An exciting wager could be the game to end in a 1-1 draw at odds of 8.00. A correct score bet provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Props

Nicolas Pepe Over 0.5 Shots On Target 1.74

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal) is available at 1.74 to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Nicolas Pepe Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.40

First

7.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.73

Under 0.5

1.81

Shots

Over 2.5

2.23

Under 2.5

-

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Antoniu Roca To Score 6.50

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at 6.50. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Antoniu Roca Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

5.80

First

13.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

2.80

Under 0.5

1.30

Shots

Over 0.5

1.42

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Espanyol Over 2.5 Corners 1.67

Espanyol have had over 2.5 corners in five consecutive matches, with Villarreal conceding over 2.5 corners in the previous nine home games. There’s everything to like about the Espanyol Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at 1.67.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Villarreal

Total

9.80 5.60 4.20

Home

10.80 6.00 4.80

Away

8.20 4.60 3.60

Espanyol

Total

10.40 3.10 7.30

Home

9.90 3.70 6.20

Away

8.60 2.40 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

2.00

Under 9.5

1.73

Villarreal Corners

Over 5.5

1.67

Under 5.5

2.10

Espanyol Corners

Over 2.5

1.67

Under 2.5

2.10

Most Corners

1

1.30

X

7.50

2

3.90

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Villarreal vs Espanyol Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Villarreal Big Favourites With the Bookies

Villarreal have short betting odds to win and they’re overwhelming 1.45 favourites for this La Liga clash. This means the bookies give them a 69% chance of winning the game. The market suggests that Espanyol are least likely to win at 6.00.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds. On the Both Teams to Score market, there isn’t much between the BTTS Yes and No options in terms of price.

There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the La Liga coupon and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the bet that matches your view on the game.

Full-Time Result

1

1.45

X

4.75

2

6.00

Half-Time Result

1

1.91

X

2.50

2

6.00

Double Chance

1X

1.13

12

1.18

X2

2.63

Draw No Bet

1

1.18

2

4.50

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

2.05

2 Hcp +1.25

1.85

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.30

Over 2.5

1.62

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.80

No

1.95

Ayoze Pérez Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Ayoze Pérez is the market leader at 4.35 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

First

4.35

Anytime

2.18

Thierno Barry (Villarreal)

First

4.60

Anytime

2.40

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

First

6.50

Anytime

3.20

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.40

Álex Baena (Villarreal)

First

7.50

Anytime

3.70

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.85

Yeremy Pino (Villarreal)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.85

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

First

9.00

Anytime

4.10

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

First

9.00

Anytime

4.30

Daniel Requena (Villarreal)

First

10.00

Anytime

4.60

Alfonso Pedraza (Villarreal)

First

11.50

Anytime

5.10

Dani Parejo (Villarreal)

First

11.50

Anytime

5.25

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.60

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

First

13.00

Anytime

5.80

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

First

14.00

Anytime

6.50

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

First

15.00

Anytime

7.50

Santi Comesaña (Villarreal)

First

17.00

Anytime

8.00

Sergi Cardona (Villarreal)

First

23.00

Anytime

9.50

Logan Costa (Villarreal)

First

23.00

Anytime

10.50

Player Shots On Target

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

1.63

Under 0.5

1.93

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

1.73

Under 0.5

1.81

Álex Baena (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

1.85

Under 0.5

1.70

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

1.95

Under 0.5

1.62

Yeremy Pino (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

2.00

Under 0.5

1.61

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

2.25

Under 0.5

1.49

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

2.28

Under 1.5

1.44

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

2.28

Under 0.5

1.46

Daniel Requena (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

2.33

Under 0.5

1.43

Thierno Barry (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

2.55

Under 1.5

1.35

Alfonso Pedraza (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

2.60

Under 0.5

1.34

Dani Parejo (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

2.65

Under 0.5

1.35

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

2.80

Under 0.5

1.30

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

2.80

Under 0.5

1.30

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

2.90

Under 0.5

1.27

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

3.30

Under 0.5

1.21

Santi Comesaña (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

3.95

Under 0.5

1.13

Logan Costa (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

4.35

Under 0.5

1.13

Sergi Cardona (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

4.60

Under 0.5

1.09

Player Shots

Thierno Barry (Villarreal)

Over 3.5

2.04

Under 3.5

-

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

Over 3.5

1.78

Under 3.5

-

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

Over 2.5

2.06

Under 2.5

-

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

Over 2.5

2.23

Under 2.5

-

Álex Baena (Villarreal)

Over 2.5

2.25

Under 2.5

-

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

2.06

Under 1.5

-

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

1.70

Under 1.5

-

Daniel Requena (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

2.17

Under 1.5

-

Javi Puado (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

1.55

Under 1.5

-

Yeremy Pino (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

1.75

Under 1.5

-

Roberto Fernández (Espanyol)

Over 1.5

1.97

Under 1.5

-

Alfonso Pedraza (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

1.35

Under 0.5

-

Dani Parejo (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

1.44

Under 0.5

-

Antoniu Roca (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

1.42

Under 0.5

-

Pere Milla (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

1.37

Under 0.5

-

Edu Expósito (Espanyol)

Over 0.5

1.36

Under 0.5

-

Santi Comesaña (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

1.50

Under 0.5

-

Sergi Cardona (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

2.12

Under 0.5

-

Logan Costa (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

2.30

Under 0.5

-

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Team Stats

Team News

If you’re looking for Villarreal vs Espanyol team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

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