All eyes will be on RCDE Stadium when Espanyol host Villarreal in the 12th round of La Liga on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
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Espanyol vs Villarreal predictions: A card fest
Key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in four of Espanyol's last five matches across all competitions.
- Villarreal have won five consecutive meetings between these teams.
- Espanyol opened the scoring in four of their last five games.
Correct score prediction: Espanyol 1-2 Villarreal
Villarreal came out on top the last five times these teams squared off against each other, and they won three of their last four meetings against Espanyol by one-goal margins.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Villarreal are expected winners
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Espanyol have been one of La Liga's best home teams this season, winning four of six league matches at RCDE Stadium (D1, L1). They have had an impressive campaign and are currently sixth in the Spanish top flight.
Villarreal, on the other hand, have had a 7-2-2 win-draw-loss record this season. They are third in La Liga, two points behind second-placed Barcelona and seven points behind league leaders Real Madrid.
Ahead of this clash, Villarreal are the expected winners at 11/8 (2.38). Teams with these odds usually have a 42.1% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that Espanyol drew first blood in four of their last five games, Espanyol to score first has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Villarreal?
It is safe to say that Espanyol do not particularly look forward to meeting Villarreal, as they have lost five consecutive encounters between these sides and are without a win in their last six clashes.
Spain La Liga 27/04/25
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Espanyol preview: No new injury concerns
Espanyol will enter this game with only one injury setback: key midfielder Javi Puado, who has been out of action since 8 October due to a knee injury. The 27-year-old playmaker is not expected back in the fold until 8 December.
Predicted lineup: Dmitrovic (GK), Romero, Riedel, Cabrera, Hilali, Lozano, Dolan, Milla, Exposito, Garcia & Fernandez.
Last five matches
- Alaves 2-1 Espanyol
- Atletic Lleida 1-3 Espanyol
- Espanyol 1-0 Elche
- Real Oviedo 0-2 Espanyol
- Espanyol 1-2 Real Betis
Villarreal preview: Looking to return to winning ways
As has been the case in recent weeks, Marcelino’s side remain without three players due to injury, including Pau Cabanes (ACL), Willy Kambwala (hamstring), and Logan Costa (ACL).
Veteran forward Gerard Moreno has scored in his last two La Liga games. Now back to full fitness after injury setbacks, the 33-year-old is in line to start alongside Georges Mikautadze in Villarreal’s attacking third, as the visitors look to bounce back from Wednesday’s disappointing defeat to Pafos in the UEFA Champions League.
Predicted lineup: Tenas (GK), Mourino, Foyth, Veiga, Pedraza, Buchanan, Gueye, Partey, Comesana, Moreno & Mikautadze.
Last five matches
- Pafos 1-0 Villarreal
- Villarreal 4-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Ciudad de Lucena 0-6 Villarreal
- Valencia 0-2 Villarreal
- Villarreal 0-2 Man City
Player to watch: Carlos Romero
Carlos Romero set up Espanyol's only goal in their 2-1 defeat against Alaves last time out. The 24-year-old defender, who is currently on loan from Villarreal, has had a goal contribution in his last two appearances. It will be interesting to see how he performs against his parent club.