La Liga· Regular Season - 11· Estadio de la Ceramica
Villarreal
Espanyol30 Oct
Villarreal vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 30 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
2-1
Fair odds
1.73
Expected goals
1.9 - 1.1
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More Villarreal vs Espanyol tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Villarreal +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XVillarreal or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Espanyol +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.50 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 65% | 1.55 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 56% | 1.77 | - |
| X2Espanyol or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Villarreal to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 44% | 2.29 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 42% | 2.36 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 35% | 2.83 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Villarreal -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.00 | - |
| 2Espanyol to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Espanyol -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.88 | - |
Villarreal vs Espanyol preview & analysis
Match preview
Villarreal host Espanyol in the La Liga (Regular Season - 11) at Estadio de la Ceramica on Friday, 30 October 2026, with kick-off at 20:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Villarreal arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat Napoli 3-1 at home. They're 11th in the table with 8 points from 8 games. Espanyol arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 7. Most recently they drew with Malaga 1-1 away. They're 12th in the table with 8 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Villarreal have won 6, Espanyol have won 0 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Villarreal narrow favourites: Villarreal 44%, draw 38%, Espanyol 18%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.9 - 1.1 in expected goals), with 58% for over 2.5 and 56% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 58% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Villarreal 2-1 Espanyol.
Recent form
Villarreal- 13 OctHNapoli3-1
- 10 OctAReal Madrid0-1
- 20 SeptHLevante3-1
- 17 SeptAMalaga3-1
- 14 SeptHReal Betis1-2
Espanyol- 9 OctAMalaga1-1
- 18 SeptHElche1-3
- 15 SeptARayo Vallecano1-2
- 12 SeptAOsasuna2-0
- 6 SeptHSevilla1-1
Head to head
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +27 | 24 |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 19 |
| 4 |  Real Madrid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +11 | 18 |
| 5 |  Sevilla | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| 6 |  Real Sociedad | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 7 |  Alaves | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| 9 |  Celta Vigo | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Espanyol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 |  Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 |  Racing Santander | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 16 |  Osasuna | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 17 |  Levante | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 |  Elche | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 5 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
Villarreal vs Espanyol: FAQ
What is the Villarreal vs Espanyol prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Villarreal 2-1 Espanyol.
Who is the favourite to win Villarreal vs Espanyol?
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Villarreal are favourites. Our model gives Villarreal a 44% chance of winning, Espanyol 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Villarreal vs Espanyol?
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We rate both teams to score at 56%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Villarreal vs Espanyol kick off?
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Villarreal vs Espanyol kicks off at 20:00 UTC on Friday, 30 October 2026 at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal.
