Villarreal vs Espanyol: preview and stats
LaLigaRegular season 2026/2027Matchday 11Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal
Scheduled
- Villarreal go into the match 12th in the table with 9 points; Espanyol are 16th with 8.
- Villarreal in their last 5 matches: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.
- Espanyol in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats.
- At home, Villarreal score 1.50 and concede 1.50 goals per game; 75% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Espanyol score 1.25 and concede 1.25 goals per game; 50% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Villarreal average 10.50 at home and Espanyol 8.75 away.
- In the league they have met 16 times since 2016: Villarreal won 9, Espanyol won 2 and 5 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villarreal | 12th | 9 | 9 | D-L-W-W-L |
| Espanyol | 16th | 8 | 9 | L-D-L-L-W |
Latest Villarreal matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Elche | H | 0-0 (D) |
| 10 Oct 2026 | Real Madrid | A | 0-1 (L) |
| 20 Sept 2026 | Levante | H | 3-1 (W) |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Málaga | A | 3-1 (W) |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Real Betis | H | 1-2 (L) |
Latest Espanyol matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Atlético de Madrid | H | 0-1 (L) |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Málaga | A | 1-1 (D) |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Elche | H | 1-3 (L) |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Rayo Vallecano | A | 1-2 (L) |
| 12 Sept 2026 | Osasuna | A | 2-0 (W) |
Villarreal at home vs Espanyol away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Villarreal (home) | Espanyol (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 4 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 1.50 | 1.25 |
| Goals conceded | 1.50 | 1.25 |
| Over 2.5 | 75% | 50% |
| Both teams to score | 75% | 75% |
| Corners for | 7.75 | 3.50 |
| Match corners | 10.50 | 8.75 |
| Cards received | 1.50 | 3.50 |
| Match cards | 3.25 | 6.75 |
Villarreal vs Espanyol, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 16 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 2026 | Villarreal 4-1 Espanyol | Regular season |
| 8 Nov 2025 | Espanyol 0-2 Villarreal | Regular season |
| 27 Apr 2025 | Villarreal 1-0 Espanyol | Regular season |
| 26 Sept 2024 | Espanyol 1-2 Villarreal | Regular season |
| 27 Apr 2023 | Villarreal 4-2 Espanyol | Regular season |
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Villarreal
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | 36 | 13 | 2.54 | 1 |
| Gerard Moreno | 28 | 12 | 2.06 | 0 |
| Nicolas Pépé | 33 | 8 | 1.96 | 5 |
Espanyol
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Fernández | 38 | 12 | 1.78 | 3 |
| Pere Milla | 32 | 3 | 1.50 | 5 |
| Edu Expósito | 37 | 1 | 1.36 | 10 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of LaLiga, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Villarreal and Espanyol play?
Friday, 30 October 2026, 21:00 (Madrid time).
Where is Villarreal vs Espanyol played?
At Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal.
What form are Villarreal and Espanyol in?
Villarreal: D-L-W-W-L in their last 5; Espanyol: L-D-L-L-W in their last 5.