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Villarreal vs Espanyol: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 8 February, 2026 12:00
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La Liga 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
3
▲
11
4
3
33
16
17
37
4
▼
11
2
3
31
15
16
35
5
10
3
4
22
17
5
33
6
7
7
3
29
19
10
28
1.45
xG
1.09
56%
Ball Possession
44%
15
Total Shots
12
6
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
8
6
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
Last 6 Matches
Villarreal
VS
Espanyol
3/6 (50%)
Victories
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
2.50
PPG
2.50
1.50
Avg Goals Scored
1.17
2.00
Avg Goals Conceded
0.67
50%
BTTS %
33%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.49
Avg xG
0.80
In this exciting La Liga 2025-2026 matchup, Villarreal will take on Espanyol as part of the 2025-2026 season in La Liga. This match is part of Matchweek 23 and will take place on 2026-02-08 at 2026-02-08 in the famous Estadio de la Cerámica.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Villarreal, and the visiting side, Espanyol. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-02-08
Time: 17:00
Location: Estadio de la Cerámica
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Villarreal vs Espanyol Football 8 Feb, 2026 12:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 7 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Defensive Stalemate
Both teams boast solid defenses — low-scoring tactical battle expected with few goals
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Second Half Surge
Villarreal score in 2nd half 88% of matches — expect late goals
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Villarreal vs Espanyol, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Villarreal(6 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H7/7100%Villarreal are unbeaten in their last 7 7 matches
- WonH2H6/786%Villarreal have won their last 6 7 matches
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Villarreal score 2.22 goals/match at home (+74% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Villarreal concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/965%Villarreal rank 3 of 20 in scoring at home (2.22 goals/match vs league avg 2.56)
- UnbeatenRecent13/1681%Villarreal are unbeaten in 13 of their last 16 La Liga matches
Espanyol(3 trends)
- Not WinH2H6/786%Espanyol have not won their last 6 7 matches
- LostH2H6/786%Espanyol have lost their last 6 7 matches
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Espanyol concede only 0.88 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Villarreal(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague6/967%Villarreal score well (2.22/match) but have strong defense at home (0.67 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 67% of matches
Espanyol(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague5/863%Espanyol score well (1.13/match) but have strong defense in away matches (0.88 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 63% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Villarreal(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Villarreal score 2.22 goals/match at home (+74% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/965%Villarreal rank 3 of 20 in scoring at home (2.22 goals/match vs league avg 2.56)
Combined 2.2 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Villarreal(4 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H7/7100%Villarreal are unbeaten in their last 7 7 matches
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Villarreal concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- UnbeatenRecent13/1681%Villarreal are unbeaten in 13 of their last 16 La Liga matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent13/1681%Villarreal are undefeated at half time in 13 of their last 16 La Liga matches
Espanyol(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H6/786%Espanyol have not won their last 6 7 matches
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Espanyol concede only 0.88 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Villarreal(7 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague9/975%Villarreal score 2.22 goals/match at home (+74% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague9/970%Villarreal concede only 0.67 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- League Top ScorerLeague9/965%Villarreal rank 3 of 20 in scoring at home (2.22 goals/match vs league avg 2.56)
- Scored 1+Recent14/1688%Villarreal scored 1+ goals in 14 of their last 16 La Liga matches
- Scored 1+Recent6/786%Villarreal scored 1+ goals in their last 6 7 matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent6/786%Villarreal score in second half in their last 6 7 matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent13/1681%Villarreal score in second half in 13 of their last 16 La Liga matches
Espanyol(1 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Espanyol concede only 0.88 goals/match in away matches (excellent defense)
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Villarreal(2 trends) — avg 2.4 (-2% below league)
- Many CardsH2H7/7100%Villarreal receive 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 La Liga matches
- High Card MatchesLeague16/1686%Villarreal average 2.5 cards/match in all matches (+14% above league avg 2.2) — rank #4 in league
Espanyol(1 trends) — avg 1.9 (-23% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1781.5%Espanyol average 1.9 cards/match in all matches (-11% below league avg 2.2) — rank #5 lowest in league
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- High Card MatchesH2H%Average 5.0 cards per match in their last 7 H2H matches
Espanyol disciplined play balances Villarreal aggression —
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Villarreal(1 trends) — avg 5.6 (+15% above league)
- Many CornersLeague9/980%Villarreal average 5.6 corners/match at home (+15% above league avg 4.8)
Espanyol(1 trends) — avg 3.8 (-22% below league)
- Few CornersLeague8/885%Espanyol average 3.8 corners/match in away matches (-22% below league avg 4.8)
Combined average: 9.4 corners/match (Villarreal 5.6 + Espanyol 3.8) • Low combined average supports Under 9.5
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Villarreal vs Espanyol
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Villarreal is stronger in the second half (18 vs 11).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Villarreal
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.33
Pressure
0.12
✈️ Espanyol
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.04
Pressure
0.06
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Villarreal - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
18
Avg. Goals per Match
0.9
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
✈️ Espanyol - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Villarreal - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
8
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
3
Second Half Starts
10
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Espanyol - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
1
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
4
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Villarreal shows superior performance after the break (18 vs 11 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Villarreal winning the second half
- Overall Result: Espanyol has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Espanyol handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.288
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.055
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.018 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.015 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Villarreal):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Espanyol):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Villarreal vs Espanyol Head-to-head statistics for Sun 8 Feb, 2026 @ 12:00 La Liga
Villarreal vs Espanyol: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Villarreal and away matches for Espanyol
Number of goals
Villarreal
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
30%
3
70%
7
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
30%
3
40%
4
No
70%
7
60%
6
1X2
Villarreal
Espanyol
1
60%
6
70%
7
X
0%
0
0%
0
2
40%
4
30%
3
Double Chance
Villarreal
Espanyol
12
100%
10
100%
10
1X
60%
6
70%
7
X2
40%
4
30%
3
Total Goals
Villarreal
Espanyol
0-1
10%
1
40%
4
2-3
50%
5
60%
6
4+
40%
4
0%
0
Total Corners
Villarreal
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
1X2 HT - FT
Villarreal
Espanyol
HT 1 - FT 1
50%
5
10%
1
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
20%
2
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
60%
6
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Villarreal
Espanyol
xG
1.72
1.26
xGa
1.2
1.01
Number of goals
Villarreal
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
70%
7
30%
3
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
10%
1
10%
1
No
90%
9
90%
9
1X2
Villarreal
Espanyol
1
50%
5
20%
2
X
20%
2
60%
6
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Villarreal
Espanyol
12
80%
8
40%
4
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
50%
5
80%
8
Total Goals
Villarreal
Espanyol
0-1
90%
9
80%
8
2-3
10%
1
20%
2
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
60%
6
70%
7
No
40%
4
30%
3
Number of goals
Villarreal
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
20%
2
10%
1
No
80%
8
90%
9
1X2
Villarreal
Espanyol
1
50%
5
70%
7
X
20%
2
10%
1
2
30%
3
20%
2
Double Chance
Villarreal
Espanyol
12
80%
8
90%
9
1X
70%
7
80%
8
X2
50%
5
30%
3
Total Goals
Villarreal
Espanyol
0-1
60%
6
70%
7
2-3
20%
2
30%
3
4+
20%
2
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
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Villarreal
Espanyol
Played:
7
Wins
6
6
Draws
1
1
Wins
0
0
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
15
2.1
Goals
0.6
4
4
0.6
Goals Conceded
2.1
15
20
2.9
Yellow Cards
2
14
0
Red Cards
0.1
1
4
0.6
Clean Sheets
0.1
1
44
6.3
Corners
4.6
32
82
11.7
Fouls
10.9
76
14
2
Offsides
1
7
110
15.7
Shots
12
84
41
5.9
Shots on Goal
3
21
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 7 | 16 | |||
| Wins | 7 | 4 | 11 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.2 | 20 | 1.6 | 11 | 1.9 | 31 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.7 | 6 | 1.3 | 9 | 0.9 | 15 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 14 | 3.4 | 24 | 2.4 | 38 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.6 | 5 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.4 | 7 |
| Corners | 5.6 | 50 | 2.7 | 19 | 4.3 | 69 |
| Fouls | 11.1 | 100 | 12.9 | 90 | 11.9 | 190 |
| Offsides | 3.4 | 31 | 1.3 | 9 | 2.5 | 40 |
| Shots | 16 | 144 | 9.1 | 64 | 13 | 208 |
| Shots on Goal | 6.3 | 57 | 3.1 | 22 | 4.9 | 79 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 8 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.4 | 13 | 1.1 | 9 | 1.3 | 22 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.1 | 10 | 0.9 | 7 | 1 | 17 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.3 | 21 | 1.3 | 10 | 1.8 | 31 |
| Red Cards | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0.1 | 2 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 3 | 0.5 | 4 | 0.4 | 7 |
| Corners | 4.7 | 42 | 3.8 | 30 | 4.2 | 72 |
| Fouls | 13.1 | 118 | 14.5 | 116 | 13.8 | 234 |
| Offsides | 1.2 | 11 | 1.4 | 11 | 1.3 | 22 |
| Shots | 12 | 108 | 12.5 | 100 | 12.2 | 208 |
| Shots on Goal | 4.7 | 42 | 4 | 32 | 4.4 | 74 |
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