La Liga 2024-2025: Villarreal vs Espanol Prediction
Villarreal
Home Team
96%
VS
Espanol
Away Team
1%
Draw: 2%
Over 2.5:
49%
Under 2.5:
51%
Current Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 25 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 67 | 25 | 42 | 54 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 25 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 54 | 23 | 31 | 54 |
| 3 | Ath Madrid | 25 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 42 | 16 | 26 | 53 |
| 4 | Ath Bilbao | 25 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 44 | 22 | 22 | 48 |
| 5 | Villarreal | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 48 | 35 | 13 | 44 |
| 6 | Vallecano | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 35 |
| 7 | Betis | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 35 |
| 8 | Mallorca | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 31 | -7 | 35 |
| 9 | Sociedad | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 34 |
| 10 | Celta | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 36 | 38 | -2 | 32 |
| 11 | Sevilla | 25 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 30 | 35 | -5 | 32 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 25 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 29 | 34 | -5 | 32 |
| 13 | Girona | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 32 | 37 | -5 | 31 |
| 14 | Getafe | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 30 |
| 15 | Espanol | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 36 | -12 | 27 |
| 16 | Leganes | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 38 | -16 | 24 |
| 17 | Las Palmas | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 29 | 43 | -14 | 23 |
| 18 | Valencia | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 25 | 41 | -16 | 23 |
| 19 | Alaves | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 28 | 39 | -11 | 22 |
| 20 | Valladolid | 25 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 16 | 59 | -43 | 15 |
Recent Trends
Villarreal
- Last Match: vs Vallecano (Goals: 1 - 0)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Valencia (Goals: 1 - 1)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Las Palmas (Goals: 2 - 1)
- 4th Last Match: vs Valladolid (Goals: 5 - 1)
- 5th Last Match: vs Ath Madrid (Goals: 1 - 1)
Espanol
- Last Match: vs Alaves (Goals: 1 - 0)
- 2nd Last Match: vs Ath Bilbao (Goals: 1 - 1)
- 3rd Last Match: vs Sociedad (Goals: 1 - 2)
- 4th Last Match: vs Real Madrid (Goals: 1 - 0)
- 5th Last Match: vs Sevilla (Goals: 1 - 1)
Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)
Villarreal
Average Expected Goals (xG):
2.28
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.08
# Clean Sheets:
1
Espanol
Average Expected Goals (xG):
0.94
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA):
1.17
# Clean Sheets:
2
Key Prediction Insights
Villarreal is highly favored to win their upcoming clash against Espanyol, with a commanding 96.0% probability of securing victory. Given the current standings, Villarreal sits comfortably in 5th place, while Espanyol struggles at 15th. The game is expected to yield under 2.5 goals, with a 49.0% probability of exceeding this mark.
Match Analysis
In recent performances, Villarreal has shown commendable form, with two wins and a draw in their last three games. Their latest victory against Vallecano (1-0) and a hard-fought draw against Valencia (1-1) demonstrate a resilient squad. Villarreal's offensive prowess is evident, averaging 2.4 goals per game over the last five matches, while maintaining defensive solidity with only 1.0 goal conceded on average.
On the other hand, Espanyol's form has been less impressive. A solitary win against Alaves (1-0) was followed by a draw against Athletic Bilbao (1-1) and a defeat to Sociedad (1-2). Espanyol has struggled offensively, averaging just 0.6 goals per game in their last five outings. Their defense has been slightly better, conceding 1.0 goal on average, and securing two clean sheets, which might give them a glimmer of hope.
Final Prediction
Villarreal's superior form and higher league standing give them a clear edge over Espanyol. Their recent offensive statistics, combined with a solid defense, underline their potential to control the game. A key factor to watch will be Villarreal's ability to convert their expected goals into actual scores, a crucial element that could seal their victory.