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Villarreal vs Espanyol: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 8 February, 2026 17:00
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La Liga 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
2
11
3
1
32
13
19
36
3
10
2
2
29
13
16
32
4
9
4
2
28
14
14
31
5
6
6
2
22
14
8
24
6
7
3
4
18
16
2
24
7
6
2
6
13
15
-2
20
Last 6 Matches
Villarreal
VS
Espanyol
4/6 (67%)
Victories
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
2.67
PPG
2.00
1.83
Avg Goals Scored
1.17
1.33
Avg Goals Conceded
0.83
33%
BTTS %
33%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.83
Avg xG
1.40
No predictions available for win/draw probability for this match.
Unable to calculate goals probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Unable to calculate BTTS probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Expected Points not available for this match.
1.50
xG [Total: 2.43]
0.93
2
Yellow Cards [Total: 3]
1
5
Corners [Total: 9]
4
2
Offsides [Total: 3]
1
10
Fouls [Total: 24]
14
6
Shots on Goal [Total: 9]
4
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 17:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 6 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Defensive Fortress
Villarreal have league's best defense — hard to break down
-
Second Half Surge
Villarreal score in 2nd half 86% 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(10 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H7/7100%Villarreal are unbeaten in their last 7 7 matches vs Espanyol
- WonH2H6/786%Villarreal have won their last 6 7 matches vs Espanyol
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Villarreal score 2.57 goals/match at home (+98% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Villarreal concede only 0.57 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Villarreal are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Villarreal rank 3 of 20 in scoring at home (2.57 goals/match vs league avg 2.59)
- High xG PerformanceRecent15/15100%Villarreal create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 La Liga (Home) matches
- High ScoringRecent15/15100%Villarreal score 2+ goals per match in 15 of their last 15 La Liga (Home) matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent15/15100%Villarreal have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 La Liga (Home) matches
- UnbeatenRecent13/1587%Villarreal are unbeaten in their last 13 15 matches
Espanyol(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H6/786%Espanyol have not won their last 6 7 matches vs Villarreal
- LostH2H6/786%Espanyol have lost their last 6 7 matches vs Villarreal
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Villarreal(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague4/757%Villarreal score well (2.57/match) but have strong defense at home (0.57 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 57% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Villarreal(4 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Villarreal score 2.57 goals/match at home (+98% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Villarreal rank 3 of 20 in scoring at home (2.57 goals/match vs league avg 2.59)
- High ScoringRecent15/15100%Villarreal score 2+ goals per match in 15 of their last 15 La Liga (Home) matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent15/15100%Villarreal have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 La Liga (Home) matches
Teams average combined 2.6 goals per match
🛡️ Double Chance
Villarreal(4 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H7/7100%Villarreal are unbeaten in their last 7 7 matches vs Espanyol
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Villarreal concede only 0.57 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Villarreal are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- UnbeatenRecent13/1587%Villarreal are unbeaten in their last 13 15 matches
Espanyol(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H6/786%Espanyol have not won their last 6 7 matches vs Villarreal
⚡ Team Total Goals
Villarreal(6 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H6/786%Villarreal scored 1+ goals in their last 6 7 matches vs Espanyol
- Second Half SpecialistsH2H6/786%Villarreal score in second half in their last 6 7 matches vs Espanyol
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%Villarreal score 2.57 goals/match at home (+98% above league average)
- League Best DefenseLeague7/770%Villarreal concede only 0.57 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- League Top ScorerLeague7/765%Villarreal rank 3 of 20 in scoring at home (2.57 goals/match vs league avg 2.59)
- Scored 1+Recent12/1580%Villarreal scored 1+ goals in their last 12 15 matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Villarreal(2 trends)
- Many CardsH2H7/7100%Villarreal receive 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 La Liga matches vs Espanyol
- High Card MatchesLeague14/1490%Villarreal average 2.6 cards/match in all matches (+20% above league avg 2.1) — rank #3 in league
Espanyol(1 trends)
- Low Card MatchesLeague14/1486%Espanyol average 1.9 cards/match in all matches (-14% below league avg 2.1) — rank #3 lowest in league
Espanyol disciplined play balances Villarreal aggression — • H2H average: 5 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Villarreal(1 trends) — avg 5.7 (+18% above league)
- Many CornersLeague7/783%Villarreal average 5.7 corners/match at home (+18% above league avg 4.9)
Espanyol(1 trends) — avg 3.7 (-24% below league)
- Few CornersLeague6/685%Espanyol average 3.7 corners/match in away matches (-24% below league avg 4.9)
Combined average: 9.4 corners/match (Villarreal 5.7 + Espanyol 3.7) • Low combined average supports Under 9.5
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Villarreal vs Espanyol
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Villarreal is stronger in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 2).
⏰ First Half: Villarreal is stronger in the first half (10 vs 6).
🔄 Second Half: Villarreal is stronger in the second half (17 vs 12).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: Villarreal is stronger in the first half (10 vs 6).
🔄 Second Half: Villarreal is stronger in the second half (17 vs 12).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Villarreal
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.4
Pressure
0.16
✈️ Espanyol
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.06
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
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
17
Avg. Goals per Match
0.85
⚡ 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
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Villarreal - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
9
Comeback Goals
6
Negative Sequences
1
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
9
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
4
✈️ Espanyol - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
6
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
4
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
6
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
8
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Home Fast Start: Villarreal often scores in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 2)
- First Goal Home: High probability of Villarreal scoring first
- ⏰ Home First Half: Villarreal is stronger in the first half (10 vs 6)
- First Half Result: Consider Villarreal to win the first half
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Villarreal shows superior performance after the break (17 vs 12 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Villarreal winning the second half
- Overall Result: Villarreal has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Villarreal 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 +0.336
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.094
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.023 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.045
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Villarreal):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Espanyol):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Villarreal vs Espanyol Head-to-head statistics for Sun 8 Feb, 2026 @ 17:00 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
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Villarreal and away matches for Espanyol
Number of goals
Number of goals
Villarreal
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
40%
4
60%
6
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
Both teams to score
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
1X2
1X2
Villarreal
Espanyol
1
50%
5
40%
4
X
10%
1
20%
2
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Villarreal
Espanyol
12
90%
9
80%
8
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
50%
5
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Villarreal
Espanyol
0-1
10%
1
30%
3
2-3
40%
4
60%
6
4+
50%
5
10%
1
Total Corners
Total Corners
Villarreal
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
7.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
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
Clean Sheet
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
30%
3
40%
4
No
70%
7
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Villarreal
Espanyol
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
0%
0
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
10%
1
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
40%
4
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
0%
0
HT X - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Villarreal
Espanyol
xG
1.57
1.42
xGa
1.38
1.13
Number of goals
Number of goals
Villarreal
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
90%
9
10%
1
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
Both teams to score
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
10%
1
0%
0
No
90%
9
100%
10
1X2
1X2
Villarreal
Espanyol
1
50%
5
10%
1
X
30%
3
50%
5
2
20%
2
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Villarreal
Espanyol
12
70%
7
50%
5
1X
80%
8
60%
6
X2
50%
5
90%
9
Total Goals
Total Goals
Villarreal
Espanyol
0-1
80%
8
90%
9
2-3
20%
2
10%
1
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
70%
7
60%
6
No
30%
3
40%
4
Number of goals
Number of goals
Villarreal
Under
Over
Espanyol
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
70%
7
30%
3
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
Both teams to score
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
1X2
Villarreal
Espanyol
1
40%
4
60%
6
X
20%
2
10%
1
2
40%
4
30%
3
Double Chance
Double Chance
Villarreal
Espanyol
12
80%
8
90%
9
1X
60%
6
70%
7
X2
60%
6
40%
4
Total Goals
Total Goals
Villarreal
Espanyol
0-1
50%
5
60%
6
2-3
30%
3
40%
4
4+
20%
2
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Villarreal
Espanyol
Yes
50%
5
50%
5
No
50%
5
50%
5
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
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 | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 0 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.6 | 18 | 1.6 | 11 | 2.1 | 29 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.6 | 4 | 1.3 | 9 | 0.9 | 13 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.6 | 11 | 3.4 | 24 | 2.5 | 35 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.6 | 4 | 0.3 | 2 | 0.4 | 6 |
| Corners | 5.7 | 40 | 2.7 | 19 | 4.2 | 59 |
| Fouls | 10.1 | 71 | 12.9 | 90 | 11.5 | 161 |
| Offsides | 2.7 | 19 | 1.3 | 9 | 2 | 28 |
| Shots | 17.1 | 120 | 9.1 | 64 | 13.1 | 184 |
| Shots on Goal | 6.7 | 47 | 3.1 | 22 | 4.9 | 69 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 8 | 6 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Draws | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.5 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 1.3 | 18 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.3 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1.1 | 16 |
| Yellow Cards | 2.3 | 18 | 1.2 | 7 | 1.8 | 25 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 2 | 0.5 | 3 | 0.4 | 5 |
| Corners | 4.5 | 36 | 3.7 | 22 | 4.1 | 58 |
| Fouls | 12.4 | 99 | 15.7 | 94 | 13.8 | 193 |
| Offsides | 1.3 | 10 | 1.2 | 7 | 1.2 | 17 |
| Shots | 12.4 | 99 | 14 | 84 | 13.1 | 183 |
| Shots on Goal | 5 | 40 | 3.8 | 23 | 4.5 | 63 |
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