Villarreal look to end their worrying run of form after a 2-2 draw with Osasuna, a result that at least snapped a four-match losing streak. As both Villarreal an Espanyol are desperate to grab something from the match, we predict a 1-1 draw. The Yellow Submarine will be without left-back Alfonso Pedraza, adding to their defensive concerns after conceding 2.00 goals per game this season and failing to keep a single clean sheet. At home, the picture is similar: just 0.60 points per match and 40% failed-to-score rate, despite an expected goals of 1.51 suggesting they should be finishing more chances.
Espanyol also head into Monday's game in poor form following a 2-1 defeat to Alaves, with attacker Javi Puado still sidelined. However, their away record offers some optimism: 1.67 points per game and a stronger defensive return, conceding only 1.00 goal per away match. Los Periquitos have also kept 33% clean sheets on the road, considerably better than Villarreal’s home defence. Historically, this fixture leans towards Villarreal, who have lost only 4 of the last 31 H2H meetings, but Espanyol’s recent away numbers suggest this could be a tighter contest than the table implies.
As both teams have been struggling in attack recently, we believe that there is big value in betting on Under 2.5 goals, alongside Half-Time Draw and Draw.
This Primera Division match will be played on Monday 9 February 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Villarreal vs Espanyol prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Villarreal 1 - 1 Espanyol
Villarreal vs Espanyol Betting Tips
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Ayoze Perez @ 110 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Ayoze Perez @ 375 Odds
- To be booked: Jose Salinas @ 175 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Espanyol +1 @ -154 Odds
- European Handicap: Espanyol +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ 110 Odds
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View OfferVillarreal Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllld | 0.70 |
| Home | llwll | 0.60 |
| Away | lwlld | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.51 | 1.26 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.68 | 1.66 | 1.69 |
Espanyol Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldlll | 1.30 |
| Home | wlll | 0.75 |
| Away | lwwdl | 1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.10 | 2.00 | 2.17 |
| Scored | 0.90 | 0.50 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.29 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.19 | 1.23 | 1.16 |
Villarreal vs Espanyol Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Villarreal (45%)
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Espanyol (13%)
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