Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Villarreal and Espanyol who meet up on Monday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Despite a rather curious form recently, Villarreal have a good opportunity to be victorious in round 23 of the LaLiga season. They meet Espanyol this coming Monday at the Estadio de la Ceramica, where they hope to frustrate the visitors.
Villarreal are placed fourth with 42 points after 21 matches. Espanyol occupy a position as fiveth in the league on 34 points.
Team form: Villarreal vs Espanyol
Villarreal Form
Villarreal only added a single draw to their account in their last three games, where they lost 0-2 and 3-0 against Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen respectively. At least they managed a 2-2 draw with Osasuna. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for Villarreal but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six LaLiga matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring 11 goals while conceding six.
Espanyol Form
Espanyol endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 0-2 by Girona, before Valencia ran out 3-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Deportivo Alaves, who came out 1-2 winners. Espanyol managed a decent return of three wins in their last six LaLiga away matches, in which they scored eight while also conceding seven times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting stats and facts for Villarreal and Espanyol
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Villarreal and Espanyol. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Villarreal have lost the last 4 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Villarreal have lost the last 4 matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Villarreal have lost 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- In the last 4 Villarreal matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Villarreal have lost 3 of the last 4 home matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 17 of the last 18 Espanyol matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 16 Espanyol matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Espanyol away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Espanyol away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Villarreal vs Espanyol
Carlos Romero shows decent form right now for Espanyol, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the LaLiga. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Villarreal, who are strong favourites on Monday. Siding with Gerard Moreno also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six LaLiga matches.
Popular betting markets: Villarreal vs Espanyol
Full-time result
Villarreal won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Estadio de la Ceramica. They drew one and lost five as well, while Espanyol won five of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost three. Espanyol conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches. Villarreal have beaten Espanyol in 3 consecutive home league meetings
Both teams to score
Villarreal scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Espanyol scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Espanyol managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Villarreal have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Espanyol.
Total goals
Villarreal saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Espanyol, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. Villarreal conceded a goal in their previous 6 matches. Espanyol conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.
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