Villarreal vs Espanyol Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 30 October 2026, Villarreal face Espanyol at Estadio de la Ceramica with kickoff scheduled for . This Spain La Liga encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Villarreal generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Espanyol operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Recent Form
Villarreal
LWWLL
Espanyol
DLLWD
Villarreal continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
However, Espanyol have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
Recent Form Home/Away
Villarreal (Home)
WLL
Espanyol (Away)
DLWL
Villarreal show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Espanyol's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Villarreal
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Espanyol
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Villarreal have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
However, Espanyol have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Villarreal (Home)
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Espanyol (Away)
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Villarreal's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
There is little difference in Espanyol's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Villarreal
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Espanyol
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Villarreal are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
In contrast, Espanyol have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Villarreal (Home)
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Espanyol (Away)
-+-+
Only small differences appear in Villarreal's match tempo home versus away.
Espanyol's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Villarreal
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Espanyol
+++++
Villarreal have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Meanwhile, Espanyol have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Villarreal (Home)
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Espanyol (Away)
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Villarreal attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Espanyol's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
On average Villarreal scores 2 and concedes 2 goals in home matches, while Espanyol averagely scores 1.3 and concedes 1.3 goals in away matches.
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Villarreal vs Espanyol Video Content
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Villarreal vs Espanyol Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Villarreal scores after every 9.7 shots, while Espanyol gets averagely 12.4 shots in a game.
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Villarreal vs Espanyol Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Villarreal fielded the below lineup in the last match against Real Madrid: Gulacsi; Cardona, Veiga, Navarro, Freeman; Gueye, Foyth, Comesana; Moleiro, Perez, Akhomach
In their last match against Malaga starting lineup of Espanyol was the following: Fortuno; Hartman, Cabrera, Riedel, El Hilali; Exposito, Lozano; Zaragoza, Hernandez, Dolan; Fernandez
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