Villarreal vs Espanyol: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
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EspanyolThe model puts Villarreal at 63%. The model leans toward Villarreal. Confidence: high.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- +The head-to-head record favours Villarreal (8-4-3).
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Expected goals
Most likely scorelines
Match DNA
Key points
- Villarreal have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Espanyol have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Villarreal have won 8 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Villarreal is priced at 1.544.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |||
| 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Villarreal at 63%. The model puts the draw at 20%. The model puts Espanyol at 17%. The model's most likely scoreline is 3-1.
The market leans toward Villarreal. Villarreal is priced at 1.544. The draw is priced at 4.46. Espanyol is priced at 5.45.
Villarreal have won 8 of the head-to-head meetings. Espanyol have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 4 of their head-to-head meetings.
Villarreal have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Espanyol have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.
Villarreal average 2 goals per game this season. Villarreal average 59% possession. Espanyol average 3 goals per game this season. Espanyol average 54% possession.
The model gives 65% for both teams to score. The model gives 83% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Villarreal or Espanyol?
Our model rates Villarreal as the most likely outcome at 63% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Villarreal vs Espanyol?
A scoreline around 3-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 15 meetings: 8 Villarreal wins, 4 draws, 3 Espanyol wins.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.
League table
Spain. La Liga| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 39:9 | 27 |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19:8 | 22 |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 23:9 | 21 |
| 4 |  Real Betis | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16:14 | 19 |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17:17 | 16 |
| 6 |  Sevilla | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14:16 | 14 |
| 7 |  Deportivo Alaves | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 13:10 | 11 |
| 8 |  Celta | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 9 |  Deportivo de A Coruna | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13:12 | 11 |
| 10 |  Osasuna | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 10:18 | 11 |
| 11 |  Levante UD | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 15:17 | 10 |
| 12 | Villarreal | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13:13 | 9 |
| 13 |  Athletic Bilbao | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 14 |  Rayo Vallecano | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:17 | 9 |
| 15 |  Getafe | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5:11 | 9 |
| 16 | Espanyol | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11:12 | 8 |
| 17 |  Racing de Santander | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 13:25 | 8 |
| 18 |  Elche | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11:17 | 7 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6:15 | 6 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 9 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6:18 | 4 |
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