Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 09 February

Betiball's prediction for Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol on 09 February 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol preview before placing your bet.

Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol: Starting Lineups Time : 09/02/2026 16:00

Villarreal
4 - 1
Finished
RCD Espanyol
89' event Sergi Cardona Bermudez
80' event Hugo Lopez / Alberto Moleiro
73' event Tani Oluwaseyi / Georges Mikautadze
73' event Alexander Freeman / Santiago Mourino
70' event Pape Alassane Gueye
65' event Santi Comesana / Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
64' event Ayoze Perez / Tajon Buchanan
55' event Alberto Moleiro
50' event Nicolas Pepe
41' event Jose Otoniel Salinas
35' event Georges Mikautadze
16' event Tajon Buchanan
event 88' Leandro Cabrera Sasia
event 72' Antoniu Roca / Pere Milla Pena
event 59' Charles Pickel / Eduardo Exposito
event 59' Cyril Ngonge / Tyrhys Dolan
event 59' Enrique Garcia Martinez, Kike / Roberto Fernandez Jaen
event 57' Clemens Riedel
event 53' Eduardo Exposito
event 46' Clemens Riedel / Fernando Calero
event 12' Omar El Hilali Goal Disallowed
event 6' Jose Otoniel Salinas
89' event Sergi Cardona Bermudez
event 88' Leandro Cabrera Sasia
80' event Hugo Lopez / Alberto Moleiro
event 72' Antoniu Roca / Pere Milla Pena
73' event Tani Oluwaseyi / Georges Mikautadze
event 59' Charles Pickel / Eduardo Exposito
73' event Alexander Freeman / Santiago Mourino
event 59' Cyril Ngonge / Tyrhys Dolan
70' event Pape Alassane Gueye
event 59' Enrique Garcia Martinez, Kike / Roberto Fernandez Jaen
65' event Santi Comesana / Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
event 57' Clemens Riedel
64' event Ayoze Perez / Tajon Buchanan
event 53' Eduardo Exposito
55' event Alberto Moleiro
event 46' Clemens Riedel / Fernando Calero
50' event Nicolas Pepe
event 12' Omar El Hilali Goal Disallowed
41' event Jose Otoniel Salinas
event 6' Jose Otoniel Salinas
35' event Georges Mikautadze
16' event Tajon Buchanan
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#21 Tani Oluwaseyi
#14 Santi Comesana
#22 Ayoze Perez
#32 Hugo Lopez
#3 Alexander Freeman
#4 Rafa Marin
#25 Arnau Urena Tenas
Villarreal Villarreal RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
10Shots9
3Shots on Goal2
18Fouls11
5Corner Kick8
11Free kick18
1Offside0
3Yellow card3
19Aerial1
1Save0
6Successful Tackles8
9Interceptions8
13Long pass25
3Assist1
2Successful center2
5Substitution5
4Shots off goal5
15Head Success7
3Blocked2
6Tackle8
9Dribbles7
11Throw-in15
428Passes438
76Attacks85
24Dangerous attacks31
2Corner Kicks(HT)3
3BigChances2
0BigChancesMissed2
7ShotsInsideBox4
3ShotsOutsideBox5
46DuelsWon41
1.79xGOT0.88
22Touches In Opposition Box14
15AccurateCrosses25
29GroundDuelsWon34
17AerialDuelsWon7
34Clearances24
RCD Espanyol RCD Espanyol
Substitutions
#16 Cyril Ngonge
#38 Clemens Riedel
#19 Enrique Garcia Martinez, Kike
#20 Antoniu Roca
#18 Charles Pickel
#15 Miguel Angel Rubio
#2 Ruben Sanchez Saez
#17 Jofre Carreras Pages
#1 Angel Fortuno Vinas
#30 Pol Tristan
Commentary
89' Sergi Cardona Bermudez - Villarreal receive a yellow card
88' Goal! Leandro Cabrera Sasia - RCD Espanyol
80' Villarreal — substitution: Hugo Lopez / Alberto Moleiro
73' Villarreal — substitution: Tani Oluwaseyi / Georges Mikautadze
73' Villarreal — substitution: Alexander Freeman / Santiago Mourino
72' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Antoniu Roca / Pere Milla Pena
70' Pape Alassane Gueye - Villarreal receive a yellow card
65' Villarreal — substitution: Santi Comesana / Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
64' Villarreal — substitution: Ayoze Perez / Tajon Buchanan
59' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Charles Pickel / Eduardo Exposito
59' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Cyril Ngonge / Tyrhys Dolan
59' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Enrique Garcia Martinez, Kike / Roberto Fernandez Jaen
57' Clemens Riedel - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
55' Goal! Alberto Moleiro - Villarreal
53' Eduardo Exposito - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card
50' Goal! Nicolas Pepe - Villarreal
46' RCD Espanyol — substitution: Clemens Riedel / Fernando Calero
41' Own goal! Jose Otoniel Salinas - Villarreal
35' Goal! Georges Mikautadze - Villarreal
16' Tajon Buchanan - Villarreal receive a yellow card
12' VAR review - RCD Espanyol
6' Jose Otoniel Salinas - RCD Espanyol receive a yellow card

How We Build the Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol on 09 February 2026 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.

Villarreal vs RCD Espanyol Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Villarreal's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against RCD Espanyol'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 Villarreal and RCD Espanyol sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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