Villarreal vs Espanyol predictions, Feb 09, 2026

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In the upcoming LaLiga clash on February 9, 2026, Villarreal CF will host RCD Espanyol at their home ground. Both teams enter this match struggling for form, with Villarreal yet to secure a victory in their last five outings, just like Espanyol. Villarreal’s recent performances have left them in a precarious position, while Espanyol has also found it challenging to find the back of the net.

Tactically, Villarreal is known for their possession-based style and attacking fluidity, which they will need to leverage to break down a gritty Espanyol side that often sets up defensively to stifle opponents. Although they haven’t won their last five games, Villarreal’s overall home advantage and slightly favorable odds at 1.75 could play a crucial role in this matchup.

With a model prediction showing a 54.7% probability of a home win, Villarreal will aim to capitalize on their home support. However, both teams are in desperate need of points, making an intense battle likely. Given the stakes and both teams’ difficulty in securing wins recently, viewers can expect a closely contested fixture with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Villarreal 55.4%

Draw 23.1%

Espanyol 21.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

Outrights of Spanish LaLiga Villarreal: 0.79% Espanyol: 0.19%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.73	4.34	4.65
	1.68	4.25	4.45
	1.74	4.31	4.82	Watch and Bet
	1.7	3.9	4.4
	1.71	4.29	4.25
	1.77	4	4

Latest Results

31.01.26 Osasuna – Villarreal CF – 2:2 28.01.26 Bayer Leverkusen – Villarreal CF – 3:0 24.01.26 Villarreal CF – Real Madrid – 0:2 20.01.26 Villarreal CF – Ajax Amsterdam – 1:2 17.01.26 Real Betis – Villarreal CF – 2:0

30.01.26 RCD Espanyol – Deportivo Alavés – 1:2 24.01.26 CF Valencia – RCD Espanyol – 3:2 16.01.26 RCD Espanyol – Girona FC – 0:2 11.01.26 Levante UD – RCD Espanyol – 1:1 03.01.26 RCD Espanyol – FC Barcelona – 0:2

Facts

One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Conference League (Qualification: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Villarreal won 5.

Both teams have gone through a run of bad results.

Villarreal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Villarreal is considered a favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Villarreal won 9 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 31:23. (average 1.6:1.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Villarreal won 5 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 20:13. (average 2:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

08.11.25 RCD Espanyol – Villarreal CF – 0:2 27.04.25 Villarreal CF – RCD Espanyol – 1:0 26.09.24 RCD Espanyol – Villarreal CF – 1:2 27.04.23 Villarreal CF – RCD Espanyol – 4:2 09.11.22 RCD Espanyol – Villarreal CF – 0:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Barcelona	22	18	1	3	60:23	37	55
2	Real Madrid	22	17	3	2	47:18	29	54
3	Atl. Madrid	22	13	6	3	38:17	21	45
4	Villarreal	21	13	3	5	39:23	16	42
5	Betis	22	9	8	5	36:28	8	35
6	Espanyol	22	10	4	8	26:27	-1	34
7	Celta Vigo	22	8	9	5	29:23	6	33
8	Real Sociedad	22	7	7	8	30:30	0	28
9	Osasuna	22	7	5	10	26:27	-1	26
10	Alaves	22	7	4	11	20:27	-7	25
11	Ath Bilbao	22	7	4	11	21:31	-10	25
12	Girona	22	6	7	9	21:36	-15	25
13	Elche	22	5	9	8	30:32	-2	24
14	Mallorca	22	6	6	10	28:34	-6	24
15	Sevilla	22	7	3	12	29:37	-8	24
16	Valencia	22	5	8	9	23:35	-12	23
17	Getafe	22	6	5	11	16:27	-11	23
18	Rayo Vallecano	22	5	7	10	18:30	-12	22
19	Levante	21	4	6	11	24:34	-10	18
20	Oviedo	22	3	7	12	12:34	-22	16

Spanish LaLiga Outrights

1. Barcelona: 1.67 (55.3%)

2. Real Madrid: 2.25 (40.86%)

3. Atl. Madrid: 88.67 (1.04%)

4. Villarreal: 117 (0.79%)

5. Betis: 380.2 (0.24%)

6. Real Sociedad: 480.2 (0.19%)

7. Espanyol: 480.2 (0.19%)

8. Celta Vigo: 580.2 (0.16%)

9. Girona: 680.2 (0.14%)

10. Ath Bilbao: 680.2 (0.14%)

11. Osasuna: 880.2 (0.1%)

12. Alaves: 880.2 (0.1%)

13. Rayo Vallecano: 980.2 (0.09%)

14. Sevilla: 980.2 (0.09%)

15. Mallorca: 980.2 (0.09%)

16. Valencia: 980.2 (0.09%)

17. Getafe: 980.2 (0.09%)

18. Levante: 980.2 (0.09%)

19. Elche: 980.2 (0.09%)

20. Real Oviedo: 980.2 (0.09%)

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