Villarreal vs Espanyol Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Villarreal vs Espanyol Prediction: 2-1

Villarreal vs Espanyol in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 8, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.

This Villarreal vs Espanyol prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Villarreal's Last Match – Osasuna vs Villarreal

Villarreal will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Spain La Liga stalemate against Osasuna on January 31. In that match, Villarreal recorded 53% possession, attempting 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Osasuna	47%	10 (5)	1.12	66
Villarreal	53%	6 (4)	0.91	40

Espanyol's Last Match – Espanyol vs CD Alaves

Espanyol will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Spain La Liga loss against CD Alaves on January 30. In that match, Espanyol controlled 50% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Espanyol	50%	6 (3)	0.66	36
CD Alaves	50%	11 (7)	1.24	23

Villarreal vs Espanyol Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Villarreal are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Espanyol average 0.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

Villarreal Fixtures

Espanyol Fixtures