Preview: Villarreal vs Espanyol Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Neither of these sides have secured a win in their last five games.

Villarreal CF are all set to battle it out against RCD Espanyol for their matchweek 23 contest of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This is going to be an intense battle between these clubs, taking place at the Estadio de la Ceramica. 

The Yellow Submarines were held to a 2-2 draw by Osasuna in their previous league fixture. They secured a point after making a comeback. Villarreal CF are in fourth place on the league table at the moment and they will now be looking to return to winning ways. They have seen a dip in form and the upcoming game might not be the easiest for them.

RCD Espanyol have performed poorly in their last three matches and will be under pressure for their upcoming contest. They are going to be away from home, making the fixture a tough one for them. The Periquitos will also be keen to return to winning ways, but they need to work hard in their next game.

Kick-off:

• Location: Villarreal, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio de la Cerámica
• Date: Tuesday, February 10
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Monday, Feb 9; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Villarreal: L-L-L-L-D

Espanyol: L-D-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal)

The 22-year-old is going to be an important part of the squad for Villarreal CF, both in the midfield and the attacking front. In 21 LaLiga appearances this season, he has scored eight goals and has three assists to his name. Alberto Moliero will be looking to step up his game and is surely going to be helpful for his side.

Roberto Fernandez (Espanyol)

Roberto Fernandez has scored five goals and has two assists in 22 league games of the current campaign. He was the sole goal scorer in the previous outing for Espanyol. The 23-year-old is yet again going to play a crucial role in the final third for the visitors. He is surely going to create some problems for the hosts.

Match Facts

• Espanyol are on a three-match losing run.
• Villarreal have only won two of their last five LaLiga games.
• All of the last five fixtures between these clubs have ended in favour of the Yellow Submarines.

Villarreal vs Espanyol: Betting Tips and Odds

• Villarreal to win @7/10 bet365
• Alberto Moliero to score @13/5 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @5/12 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Pau Cabanes, Willy Kambwala, Juan Foyth, Ayoze Perez and Alfon Gonzalez will miss out for Villarreal due to their injuries. Gerard Moreno and Thomas Partey are likely to sit out due to their fitness issues. Alfonso Pedraza is suspended.

Espanyol will miss out on the services of Javier Puado. He is injured. Ramon Terrats and Carlos Romero are suspended.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 55

Villarreal won: 22

Espanyol won: 12

Draws: 21

Predicted Lineups

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Luiz Junior (GK); Mourino, Marin, Veiga, Pedraza; Pepe, Gueye, Parejo, Moleiro; Oluwaseyi, Mikautadze

Espanyol predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Dmitrovic (GK); Riedel, Calero, Cabrera, Romero; Carreras, González, Exposito, Terrats; Fernández, García

Match Prediction

Both of these sides will be keen to return to winning ways here, but it will be Villarreal CF who are likely to outshine RCD Espanyol in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Espanyol

Telecast Details

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UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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