Football · Spain La Liga · 30/10, 21:00

Prediction: Villarreal vs Espanyol

Team pages: Villarreal · Espanyol

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.22Total
Villarreal2.12
Espanyol1.1
1X2
60% 23% 18%
Villarreal Draw Espanyol
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 60% Both teams to score 56%
Most likely score
1-1 10%
Recent form · 10 last
Villarreal 3-3-4 (W-D-L)
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Espanyol 2-3-5 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Villarreal 6–0 Espanyol (6 last)
  • Villarreal4-1Espanyol
  • Espanyol0-2Villarreal
  • Villarreal1-0Espanyol
  • Espanyol1-2Villarreal
  • Villarreal4-2Espanyol
  • Espanyol0-1Villarreal
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Villarreal 1520 · Espanyol 1436
VillarrealDrawEspanyol
Our model60%22%18%
Market59%23%18%
Estimated total (ours) 3.22 goals · Bet365 line 3 · +0.2

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 71%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Villarreal (rating 1520 vs 1436).
  • H2H favours Villarreal: 6-0-0.
  • Cards-heavy: 9.6 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

VillarrealEspanyol
Goals for / against (FT)1.8 / 1.41.2 / 1.3
Goals for / against (HT)1.1 / 0.90.7 / 0.7
Half-time result (W/D/L)20/60/20%30/40/30%
Corners (HT / FT)4.2 / 6.90.7 / 2.4
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.1 / 0.25.5 / 0.3

Head-to-head (H2H) · Villarreal 6–0–0 Espanyol

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DateHomeScoreAway
09/02/26
Spain La Liga
Villarreal4-1
HT 2-0
Espanyol
08/11/25
Spain La Liga
Espanyol0-2
HT 0-1
Villarreal
27/04/25
Spain La Liga
Villarreal1-0
HT 0-0
Espanyol
26/09/24
Spain La Liga
Espanyol1-2
HT 1-1
Villarreal
27/04/23
Spain La Liga
Villarreal4-2
HT 0-1
Espanyol
09/11/22
Spain La Liga
Espanyol0-1
HT 0-0
Villarreal

Standings · Spain La Liga

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Barcelona 9900 39927
2 Atletico Madrid 9711 19822
3 Real Madrid 9702 23921
4 Real Betis 9612 161419
5 Real Sociedad 9513 171716
6 Sevilla 9423 141614
7 CD Alaves 9324 131011
8 Celta Vigo 9252 10711
9 Deportivo A Coruna 9252 131211
10 Osasuna 9324 101811
11 Levante 9243 151710
12 Villarreal 9234 13139
13 Athletic Bilbao 8233 899
14 Rayo Vallecano 8233 12179
15 Getafe 9234 5119
16 Espanyol 9225 11128
17 Racing Santander 9225 13258
18 Elche 9144 11177
19 Valencia 9135 6156
20 Malaga 9045 6184

Common opponents 5 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentVillarrealEspanyol
Elche 0-0 D 1-3 L
Real Madrid 0-1 L 1-2 L
Levante 3-1 W 3-0 W
Malaga 3-1 W 1-1 D
Atletico Madrid 2-2 D 0-1 L
Record vs common 2 W 2 D 1 L 1 W 1 D 3 L

Better against common opponents: Villarreal (3 of 5 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Villarreal

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
17/10 Elche
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-0 106 D
10/10 Real Madrid
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-1 38 L
20/09 Levante
Spain La Liga
1-1 3-1 72 W
17/09 Malaga
Spain La Liga
2-1 3-1 86 W
14/09 Real Betis
Spain La Liga
1-2 1-2 71 L
05/09 Deportivo A Coruna
Spain La Liga
1-1 2-3 74 L
28/08 CD Alaves
Spain La Liga
0-1 0-1 94 L
23/08 Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga
0-0 2-2 35 D
16/08 Racing Santander
Spain La Liga
2-2 2-2 106 D
24/05 Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga
4-1 5-1 51 W

Espanyol

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
17/10 Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-1 47 L
09/10 Malaga
Spain La Liga
1-0 1-1 29 D
18/09 Elche
Spain La Liga
0-2 1-3 35 L
15/09 Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga
0-2 1-2 57 L
12/09 Osasuna
Spain La Liga
2-0 2-0 45 W
06/09 Sevilla
Spain La Liga
0-0 1-1 06 D
29/08 Real Sociedad
Spain La Liga
1-1 1-2 36 L
22/08 Real Madrid
Spain La Liga
1-1 1-2 06 L
16/08 Levante
Spain La Liga
2-0 3-0 03 W
23/05 Real Sociedad
Spain La Liga
0-1 1-1 34 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Villarreal vs Espanyol?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Villarreal win (60%). Probabilities: Villarreal 60%, draw 23%, Espanyol 18%.

How many goals are expected in Villarreal vs Espanyol?

The model expects 3.22 goals (Villarreal 2.12 · Espanyol 1.1), with a 50% chance of over 3 goals.

Will both teams score in Villarreal vs Espanyol?

The model gives a 56% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-1.