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Villarreal vs Espanyol - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Spain
LaLiga Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal 
AI Match Summary
Villarreal host Espanyol in the LaLiga. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Villarreal have averaged 1.8 scored and 1.43 conceded recently, against Espanyol's 1.32 scored and 1.39 conceded. Past meetings favor Villarreal slightly — 5-0-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Feb 9, 2026, ending 4:1. xG projections (1.38 - 1.13) back Villarreal to edge this. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Villarreal have won more games recently than Espanyol.
- 51% — that's where the model lands on Villarreal taking it.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- History favors Villarreal here — 5 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Villarreal | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 28 |
| Wins | 13 | 6 |
| Draws | 6 | 10 |
| Losses | 11 | 12 |
| Goals Scored | 1.8 | 1.32 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.43 | 1.39 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.38 | 1.13 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Villarreal scored in 80% of their last 30 games.
H2H data points to 3.40 goals as a typical output.
Espanyol let in goals in 75% of their last 28 matches.
Villarreal went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Villarreal
(Home)Espanyol
(Away)League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 39:9 | 27 |
| 2 | Atl. Madrid | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19:8 | 22 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 23:9 | 21 |
| 4 | Betis | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16:14 | 19 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 17:17 | 16 |
| 6 | Sevilla | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14:16 | 14 |
| 7 | Alaves | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Celta Vigo | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 9 | Dep. A Coruna | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 13:12 | 11 |
| 10 | Osasuna | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10:18 | 11 |
| 11 | Levante | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15:17 | 10 |
| 12 | Villarreal | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13:13 | 9 |
| 13 | Ath Bilbao | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:17 | 9 |
| 15 | Getafe | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5:11 | 9 |
| 16 | Espanyol | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:12 | 8 |
| 17 | Racing Santander | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13:25 | 8 |
| 18 | Elche | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11:17 | 7 |
| 19 | Valencia | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6:15 | 6 |
| 20 | Malaga | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 6:18 | 4 |
