Espanyol VS Villarreal - Prediction

Espanyol are ready to bounce back from their 4-1 defeat against Real Madrid when they welcome Villarreal tonight at Cornellà-El Prat. Having lost two of their first six games, Espanyol stand in 14th with only seven points. Villarreal, on the other hand, made A good start to the new season. They have won three matches, while they lost one and tied one. However, hopes rose for Villarreal after their Good start, but they experienced a massive blow in their last game and Were destroyed against Barcelona. They were unbeaten before the match against Barcelona. But Barcelona smashed them with a 1-5 margin in their own stadium. “N Obody likes to lose 1-5 in their own stadium and in front of their own fans. We know we did well, but we also know that we have to improve, " Villarreal's manager talked about the defeat against Barcelona. However, Villarreal are now desperate to get back on the winning track when they play against Espanyol tonight Away from home.

Stats&Facts

• Villarreal have lost only one of their last seven matches against Espanyol in La Liga, while they won four and tied the remaining two games.
• Espanyol have lost each of their Last three games against Villarreal. A defeat would see them losing four games in a row against Villarreal for the Very first time in their history.
• Villarreal have tied 12 of their 22 meetings away from home with Espanyol. They have never tied more games against any other opponents in La Liga.
• Espanyol have not won any of their previous seven matches in La Liga played on Thursday.
• A win over would see Espanyol winning three consecutive home games for the first time since 2022.

Team News

Espanyol do not have fresh injury cases following their defeat against Real Madrid. But they are still missing their long-term absentee Edu Exposito. Alejo Veliz, who joined Espanyol from Tottenham on loan, Is likely to get a call after playing a few minutes against Real Madrid. As for Villarreal, Argentine defender Juan Foyth will miss the match due to his knee injury, while Gerard Moreno is out of the squad with a hamstring injury. Defensive duo Willy Kambwala and Alfonso Pedraza are also uncertain ahead of the match. Possible Lineup for Espanyol: Garcia; El Hilali, Kumbulla, Cabrera, Romero; Tejera, Aguado, Kral, Jofre; Veliz, Puado Possible Lineup for Villarreal: Conde; Femenia, Costa, Albiol, Cardona; Akhomach, Parejo, Comesana, Baena; Perez, Barry

Prediction: Espanyol 1-2 Villarreal

Both Espanyol and Villarreal suffered a heavy defeat in their last game Respectively . But Villarreal are in a better condition with three wins in the league. They have displayed their hunger in those games and were clinical enough to find the net. Although Espanyol are the home side, Villarreal have a better chance to win the match tonight.

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