Villarreal vs Espanyol prediction: kick-off is Friday 30 October 2026 at 21:00 WAT, Estadio de la Cerámica. Villarreal is the model's favourite with a 61% chance to win.
Form
Villarreal vs Espanyol form guide
Villarreal has won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five games, scoring 13 and conceding six. Espanyol has struggled, failing to win in their last five, with one draw and four losses, scoring six and conceding 11 goals in that period.
Head-to-head
Villarreal has dominated recent meetings, winning the last five matches against Espanyol, including a 4-1 victory in February 2026 and a 2-0 away win in November 2025.
La Liga table
Villarreal sits tenth with 12 points from 10 games, scoring 15 and conceding 14. Espanyol is eighteenth with 8 points, having scored 12 and conceded 14 goals.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Villarreal | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 12 |
| 18 | Espanyol | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 8 |
Odds and tips
Villarreal vs Espanyol prediction: odds and best bets
On Paripesa, Villarreal are 1.46 to win, the draw pays 5.23 and Espanyol are 7.06.
Both teams to score pays 1.65, with NG at 2.13. Paripesa keeps a 1.6% margin on the 1X2 market, which the model strips out before reading the prices.
Best bets
Villarreal to win is the main call, rated at 61%. The 1.46 price implies 68%, more than the model gives it, so the price is short.
The goals tip is under 2.5 goals at 53%.
The GG/NG call is both teams to score (GG) at 54%. Priced at 1.65, which implies 61%, it is short for the chance.
| Tip | Model | Odds | Implied | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villarreal to win | 61% | 1.46 | 68% | -7 |
| Both teams to score (GG) | 54% | 1.65 | 61% | -7 |
Match FAQ
What time does Villarreal play Espanyol?
Kick-off is 21:00 WAT on Friday 30 October 2026, at Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal.
Who will win Villarreal against Espanyol?
The Villarreal vs Espanyol prediction is Villarreal to win at 61%. On the model, Villarreal win 61% of the time, the draw comes in 21% and Espanyol win 18%; no football result is certain.
What are the odds on Villarreal and Espanyol?
Paripesa priced Villarreal at 1.46, the draw at 5.23 and Espanyol at 7.06 when the page was written at 00:30 WAT; prices move until kick-off.
Will both teams score?
The GG/NG tip is GG (both teams score), rated at 54%.