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The 2024-25 edition of LaLiga is back in action with another set of matches this week as Espanyol take on an impressive Villarreal side in an important clash at the Estadio Cornella El-Prat on Thursday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Espanyol vs Villarreal Preview
Espanyol are in 14th place in the LaLiga standings and have struggled over the past year. The Catalan outfit slumped to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Villarreal, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have been fairly impressive this season. The Yellow Submarine suffered a 5-1 defeat against Barcelona in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Espanyol vs Villarreal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Villarreal have a good recent record against Espanyol and have won 17 out of the last 44 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Espanyol's eight victories.
- Espanyol have won only one of their last seven matches against Villarreal in LaLiga and have lost each of their last three such games in the competition, conceding 10 goals in them.
- Villarreal have played out 12 draws in their 22 matches away from home against Espanyol in La Liga - more away draws than they have managed against any other opponent in the top flight.
- Espanyol have won only seven of their matches against Villarreal in LaLiga history - their lowest win percentage against any opponent in the history of the competition.
- Espanyol have lost each of their last seven matches played out on a Thursday in LaLiga.
Espanyol vs Villarreal Prediction
Villarreal have shown plenty of promise so far this season but were given a reality check by Barcelona in their previous game. Nicolas Pepe and Ayoze Perez can be lethal on their day and will want to win this game.
Espanyol have a good squad at their disposal but have been in poor form this season. Villarreal are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Espanyol 1-3 Villarreal
Espanyol vs Villarreal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Villarreal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Villarreal to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Nicolas Pepe to score - Yes
