RCD Espanyol vs Villarreal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 September

Betiball's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Villarreal on 26 September 2024 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full RCD Espanyol vs Villarreal preview before placing your bet.

RCD Espanyol vs Villarreal: Starting Lineups Time : 26/09/2024 13:00

RCD Espanyol
1 - 2
Finished
Villarreal
90+4' event Walid Cheddira
90+1' event Javi Puado
80' event Irvin Cardona / Jofre Carreras Pages
76' event Carlos Romero
73' event Jose Gragera Amado / Pol Lozano
73' event Naci Unuvar / Brian Herrero
72' event Walid Cheddira / Alejo Veliz
64' event Carlos Romero / Alvaro Tejero Sacristan
46' event Pol Lozano
46' event Sergi Gomez Sola / Leandro Cabrera Sasia
45+1' event Jofre Carreras Pages
event 90+1' Ramon Terrats Espacio
event 85' Diego Conde
event 80' Ramon Terrats Espacio / Ilias Akhomach
event 74' Nicolas Pepe / Ayoze Perez
event 74' Pau Navarro Badenes / Logan Costa
event 66' Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo / Santi Comesana
event 66' Denis Suarez Fernandez / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
event 63' Ayoze Perez
event 45+5' Ayoze Perez
event 45' Ayoze Perez
event 36' Eric Bertrand Bailly / Raul Albiol Tortajada
90+4' event Walid Cheddira
event 90+1' Ramon Terrats Espacio
90+1' event Javi Puado
event 85' Diego Conde
80' event Irvin Cardona / Jofre Carreras Pages
event 80' Ramon Terrats Espacio / Ilias Akhomach
76' event Carlos Romero
event 74' Nicolas Pepe / Ayoze Perez
73' event Jose Gragera Amado / Pol Lozano
event 74' Pau Navarro Badenes / Logan Costa
73' event Naci Unuvar / Brian Herrero
event 66' Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo / Santi Comesana
72' event Walid Cheddira / Alejo Veliz
event 66' Denis Suarez Fernandez / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
64' event Carlos Romero / Alvaro Tejero Sacristan
event 63' Ayoze Perez
46' event Pol Lozano
event 45+5' Ayoze Perez
46' event Sergi Gomez Sola / Leandro Cabrera Sasia
event 45' Ayoze Perez
45+1' event Jofre Carreras Pages
event 36' Eric Bertrand Bailly / Raul Albiol Tortajada
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
Substitutions
#24 Irvin Cardona
#16 Walid Cheddira
#37 Naci Unuvar
#22 Carlos Romero
#15 Jose Gragera Amado
#3 Sergi Gomez Sola
#33 Angel Fortuno Vinas
#19 Salvi Sanchez
#18 Alvaro Aguado
#5 Fernando Calero
#13 Fernando Pacheco Flores
#11 Pere Milla Pena
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol Villarreal Villarreal
10Shots15
2Shots on Goal4
12Fouls14
4Corner Kick1
16Free kick13
0Offside1
4Yellow card3
21Aerial29
3Save1
12Successful Tackles18
6Interceptions10
25Long pass21
1Assist2
6Substitution6
8Shots off goal11
8Head Success17
12Tackle18
8Dribbles9
16Throw-in16
504Passes402
98Attacks91
40Dangerous attacks44
2Corner Kicks(HT)1
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#10 Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
#6 Denis Suarez Fernandez
#20 Ramon Terrats Espacio
#19 Nicolas Pepe
#4 Eric Bertrand Bailly
#26 Pau Navarro Badenes
#1 Luiz Júnior
#12 Juan Bernat
#33 Pau Cabanes
Commentary
90+4' Walid Cheddira - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
90+1' Javi Puado - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
90+1' Ramon Terrats Espacio - Villarreal receive a yellow card
85' Diego Conde - Villarreal receive a yellow card
80' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Irvin Cardona / Jofre Carreras Pages
80' Villarreal — substitution: Ramon Terrats Espacio / Ilias Akhomach
76' Carlos Romero - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
74' Villarreal — substitution: Nicolas Pepe / Ayoze Perez
74' Villarreal — substitution: Pau Navarro Badenes / Logan Costa
73' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Jose Gragera Amado / Pol Lozano
73' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Naci Unuvar / Brian Herrero
72' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Walid Cheddira / Alejo Veliz
66' Villarreal — substitution: Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo / Santi Comesana
66' Villarreal — substitution: Denis Suarez Fernandez / Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
64' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Carlos Romero / Alvaro Tejero Sacristan
63' Goal! Ayoze Perez - Villarreal
46' Pol Lozano - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
46' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Sergi Gomez Sola / Leandro Cabrera Sasia
45+5' Goal! Ayoze Perez - Villarreal
45+1' Goal! Jofre Carreras Pages - RCD Espanyol
45' Ayoze Perez - Villarreal receive a yellow card
36' Villarreal — substitution: Eric Bertrand Bailly / Raul Albiol Tortajada

How We Build the RCD Espanyol vs Villarreal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Villarreal on 26 September 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

RCD Espanyol vs Villarreal Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess RCD Espanyol's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Villarreal's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where RCD Espanyol and Villarreal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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