Villarreal vs Espanyol: Team Comparison
VillarrealvsEspanyol 
Comparing Villarreal and Espanyol across the metrics that matter, the model leans toward Villarreal — a 63% win probability once the bookmaker margin is stripped out. The draw sits at 20%. Below, the head-to-head numbers show where that edge comes from.
The detail backs this up: Villarreal carry the stronger recent form, Villarreal project for more goals (3.38 xG), Villarreal have the better head-to-head record. Read together, these are the factors separating the two sides — not a single number but the weight of several pointing the same way.
| Villarreal | Metric | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Strength rating | 29 |
| 63% | Win probability | 17% |
| L D W L W | Recent form | L D L L W |
| 8 | Head-to-head wins | 3 |
| 3.38 | Expected goals | 1.13 |
Comparison based on odds, recent form and head-to-head data. For information only — not betting advice. 18+.
Who is more likely to win, Villarreal or Espanyol?
The model favours Villarreal at 63%, with the draw at 20%.