Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol: match statistics
Villarreal is showing impressive home form with a 73% win rate at their stadium and a goal difference of +14, making them the favorite for this match. The hosts score an average of 2.09 goals per home game with only 18% losses, demonstrating solidity on their own ground. RCD Espanyol, despite a 40% win rate away, is in terrible form with only 0.2 points per match in their last five games and a run of four consecutive defeats. The xG statistics also favor Villarreal (1.7 vs 1.47), suggesting superior quality in chance creation. The poor form of both teams in recent weeks could lead to a balanced start to the match, but the home side's advantage at their venue should ultimately decide the match in their favor.
Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Villarreal played RCD Espanyol in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 9 February 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Current form
Villarreal: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. RCD Espanyol: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Villarreal scores 1.86 and concedes 1.10 goals per match. RCD Espanyol scores 1.18 and concedes 1.23. League average: 2.63 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Villarreal 48%, RCD Espanyol 50%. Over 2.5: Villarreal 52%, RCD Espanyol 45%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
RCD Espanyol has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.41. Villarreal: 12.3 shots per match, RCD Espanyol: 13.1.
Match halves
Villarreal: half-time lead 48%, second-half goals 1.05. RCD Espanyol: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.82.
Goals by minute
Villarreal: 46-60 (8 goals). RCD Espanyol: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Villarreal is showing impressive home form with a 73% win rate at their stadium and a goal difference of +14, making them the favorite for this match. The hosts score an average of 2.09 goals per home game with only 18% losses, demonstrating solidity on their own ground. RCD Espanyol, despite a 40% win rate away, is in terrible form with only 0.2 points per match in their last five games and a run of four consecutive defeats. The xG statistics also favor Villarreal (1.7 vs 1.47), suggesting superior quality in chance creation. The poor form of both teams in recent weeks could lead to a balanced start to the match, but the home side's advantage at their venue should ultimately decide the match in their favor.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Villarreal | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Villarreal is 600% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Villarreal · 0.2 pts / match - RCD Espanyol
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Villarreal is 58% better for: goals scored per match.
1.86 goals / match - Villarreal · 1.18 goals / match - RCD Espanyol
Villarreal is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.1 goals / match - Villarreal · 1.23 goals / match - RCD Espanyol
Villarreal scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 32% (7 of 22 matches).
RCD Espanyol scores in 77% of matches (17 of 22 matches), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Villarreal
Over / Under - RCD Espanyol
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Villarreal is 68% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.76 pts / match - Villarreal · 1.05 pts / match - RCD Espanyol
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 48% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Villarreal
RCD Espanyol
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Villarreal | Liga | RCD Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.95 | 2.63 | ▼ 2.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 49% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 67% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 84% | ▲ 91% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Villarreal 1 - 0 - 0 RCD Espanyol. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol?
The La Liga match finished Villarreal 4:1 RCD Espanyol. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol?
Villarreal score 1.86 goals per game on average and RCD Espanyol 1.18. The La Liga average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Villarreal's matches and 50% of RCD Espanyol's.
What form are Villarreal and RCD Espanyol in?
Over the last 5 games Villarreal have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and RCD Espanyol 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.