Villarreal CF vs RCD Espanyol predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Parakeets, having lost their last match against Deportivo Alavés, travel to Villarreal with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 23rd round of the LaLiga,  Villarreal CF will face RCD Espanyol at Estadio de la Cerámica stadium on 9 February at 15:00.

After a draw in their last game played, Villarreal CF is currently in 4º position in the tournament with 42 points, while RCD Espanyol is currently in 6º position with 34.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Villarreal CF vs RCD Espanyol.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF comes from playing against CA Osasuna and finished the match with a result of 2-2, with draw for both teams. In that last match between Villarreal CF and CA Osasuna, Yellow Submarine team achieved a 53% possession of the ball, with 4 shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by Gerard Moreno (x2).

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Marcelino has achieved 2 wins, 1 draw y 5 defeats. Villarreal CF average number of goals per game is 1.1 goals, while they concede an average of 1.9 goals per game. With this trend they have 10 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 15 goals.

Latest statistics in Villarreal CF matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• Matches conceding goals:  10
• First to score: 4/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol, meanwhile, are coming off a 1-2 defeat against Deportivo Alavés, and travel to the Estadio de la Cerámica stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Villarreal CF.

In that match between RCD Espanyol and Deportivo Alavés, the Parakeets team achieved 50% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Roberto Fernández.

Analysing the last 8 matches, Manolo Gonzalez's team has won 3, drawn 1 and lost 4, and is on a run of 3 consecutive defeats. RCD Espanyol average 1.0 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.4 goals per game. With this trend, they have 6 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 8 goals while conceding 11 goals.

Latest statistics in RCD Espanyol matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• Matches conceding goals: 6
• First to score: 4/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8
• Losing streak: 3
• Draw at half-time: 5/8

Villarreal CF vs RCD Espanyol: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

Analysis of the head-to-head H2H between Villarreal CF vs RCD Espanyol has helped us to create this prediction. The last match between these teams was in the LaLiga competition, in an event that took place at the Stage Front Stadium stadium on 08-11-2025 with the result of 0-2, with Villarreal CF winning.

The last 5 meetings between Villarreal CF and RCD Espanyol have resulted in 5 wins for Villarreal CF, . In those matches, Villarreal CF managed to score 10 goals, while RCD Espanyol scored 3 goals against Villarreal CF.

• In 2/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals