Villarreal vs Espanyol Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Oct 2026
Villarreal vs Espanyol Predictions
We can bank some insurance on the outsiders by wagering Espanyol +1.25 at -116 on the Asian Handicap. Our money is divided between +1 and +1.5 and we’re happy to back them against Villarreal.
Check out the complete Villarreal vs Espanyol betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Villarreal vs Espanyol Preview
Villarreal take on Espanyol at Estadio de la Ceramica, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Friday 30 October.
Villarreal won their last La Liga game 2-1. This was a road win against Valencia at Estadio Mestalla. El Submarino Amarillo had most of the ball recording 62% possession and three shots on target, with Alex Freeman and Georges Mikautadze scoring one goal each.
On Tuesday night, Villarreal won 5-0 away to CD Manacor in the Copa del Rey.
Espanyol have lost back-to-back La Liga games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Racing Club Santander at Estadio El Sardinero. Manolo Gonzalez's side had one shot on goal and 45% possession, with Edu Exposito on the scoresheet.
Three days ago, Espanyol were beaten 4-3 in extra-time (2-2 after 90 mins) when visiting Sestao in the Copa del Rey.
H2H: Villarreal Have 8 Wins in Past 10 on Head-to-Head
Villarreal have seven straight wins against Espanyol. In their last encounter, Villarreal came out with a 4-1 home victory at Estadio de la Ceramica. The past 10 H2H matches have involved eight Villarreal wins, one Espanyol victory and one draw.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |  Villarreal |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 15:14 | 12 |
| 18 |  Espanyol |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | -2 | 12:14 | 8 |
Villarreal have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts. Inigo Perez's men have averaged 60.5% possession, 570.0 passes and 7.3 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 4.6 corners from 3.6 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts.
Georges Mikautadze and Pape Gueye are the leading goalscorers with 3, while Alberto Moleiro has 2. Alberto Moleiro is the leading assists maker on 4, with goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi keeping one clean sheet.
Espanyol have won 2, lost 6 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.2 goals from 11.6 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 45.1% possession, 374.8 passes, 2.5 corners in their favour and 5.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 13.9 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.
Roberto Fernandez has scored 6 goals, followed by Edu Exposito, Bryan Zaragoza, Marcos Fernandez and Alex Calatrava on 1. Javi Hernandez has clocked up 6 assists, with Marko Dmitrovic keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2): Peter Gulacsi (GK), Santiago Mourino, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, Alex Freeman, Tajon Buchanan, Carlos Macia, Santi Comesana, Alberto Moleiro, Gerard Moreno, Ayoze Perez.
Espanyol predicted lineup (4-4-2): Angel Fortuno (GK), Omar El Hilali, Unai Nunez, Leandro Cabrera, Quilindschy Hartman, Javi Hernandez, Edu Exposito, Pol Lozano, Bryan Zaragoza, Roberto Fernandez, Alex Calatrava.
Main Match Prediction
Espanyol +1.25 looks like the Asian Handicap bet to place at odds of -116. We’re expecting the outsiders to prosper in this La Liga match and generate a solid return based on the numbers.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the La Liga form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 53.8% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +750 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.
Player Prop Picks
Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) can be backed to cover the shots on goal total at +128. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.
Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal) has managed two goals in his past five La Liga matches. It’s worth a play on the +220 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
Villarreal have had over 6.5 corners in four consecutive home matches, with Espanyol conceding over 6.5 corners in the previous three games. The Villarreal Team Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -100.
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Bet Builder Tips
Get in the game with a bet builder. Our picks are Espanyol to cover the +1.25 Asian Handicap, Yes on the BTTS market accompanied by Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) to manage over 1.5 shots on target.
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Villarreal vs Espanyol Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The favourites have a 69% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Villarreal chalked up at -227 to land a win in this La Liga clash. Espanyol are the +550 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
Villarreal and Espanyol can be backed at -112 and +475 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +160.
The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -147.
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Favourite Georges Mikautadze is priced at +360 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +117.
Stats: Last 10 La Liga matches only.
Villarreal have clocked up six wins, three defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.50 goals per match and conceding 1.40.
Espanyol have failed to win in their last three matches on their travels. Manolo Gonzalez's side have recorded six defeats, two victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
Villarreal won 4-1 when they last played Espanyol at Estadio de la Ceramica. There have been four Villarreal victories, one Espanyol win and one draw in the past 6 H2H games at Estadio de la Ceramica.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villarreal Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 3.90 | 2.50 | 1.40 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
| Espanyol Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.50 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- La Liga: 09/02 2026 Villarreal 4 Espanyol 1
- La Liga: 08/11 2025 Espanyol 0 Villarreal 2
- La Liga: 27/04 2025 Villarreal 1 Espanyol 0
- La Liga: 26/09 2024 Espanyol 1 Villarreal 2
- La Liga: 27/04 2023 Villarreal 4 Espanyol 2
- La Liga: 09/11 2022 Espanyol 0 Villarreal 1
- La Liga: 27/02 2022 Villarreal 5 Espanyol 1
- La Liga: 21/08 2021 Espanyol 0 Villarreal 0
- La Liga: 19/01 2020 Villarreal 1 Espanyol 2
- La Liga: 20/10 2019 Espanyol 0 Villarreal 1
Villarreal League Stats
Espanyol League Stats
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.30 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.40 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 6.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 60.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 45.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 39.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Villarreal this season are Georges Mikautadze (3), Pape Gueye (3), Alberto Moleiro (2)
- Top Assistors for Villarreal this season are Alberto Moleiro (4), Ayoze Perez (2), Ilias Akhomach (2)
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Villarreal vs Espanyol Lineups & Team News
Villarreal Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Espanyol Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Villarreal Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Espanyol Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Villarreal Lineups
Previous Espanyol Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Villarreal Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Inigo Perez
Espanyol Player Stats & Squad
La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 40:11 | 27 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 20:8 | 25 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 25:10 | 24 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 16:14 | 20 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 19:18 | 19 |
| 6 | Sevilla | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16:16 | 17 |
| 7 | Alavés | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 14:11 | 12 |
| 8 | Athletic Club | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:9 | 12 |
| 9 | Celta Vigo | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10:7 | 12 |
| 10 | Villarreal | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 12 |
| 11 | Deportivo | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13:13 | 11 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10:20 | 11 |
| 13 | Racing Club | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 15:26 | 11 |
| 14 | Levante | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16:19 | 10 |
| 15 | Elche | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14:17 | 10 |
| 16 | Rayo Vallecano | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12:20 | 9 |
| 17 | Getafe | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5:15 | 9 |
| 18 | Espanyol | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 19 | Valencia | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7:17 | 6 |
| 20 | Málaga | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7:19 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17:3 | 15 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 11:3 | 13 |
| 3 | Barcelona | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 18:6 | 12 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:7 | 12 |
| 5 | Racing Club | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11:8 | 11 |
| 6 | Alavés | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:6 | 10 |
| 7 | Real Sociedad | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 10 |
| 8 | Getafe | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5:3 | 9 |
| 9 | Sevilla | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9:4 | 8 |
| 11 | Celta Vigo | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9:6 | 8 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 8 |
| 13 | Levante | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13:10 | 7 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:7 | 7 |
| 15 | Deportivo | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 16 | Villarreal | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 17 | Espanyol | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6:7 | 4 |
| 18 | Málaga | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5:10 | 3 |
| 19 | Valencia | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3:11 | 2 |
| 20 | Elche | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:11 | 1 |
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