The upcoming match between Villarreal and Espanyol is set to be an interesting clash, with the away team appearing to be the favorite based on their recent form. Espanyol, managed by José González Álvarez, will face a tough challenge playing on Villarreal's home turf, where they have struggled in the past. However, Espanyol has had a strong run of results in their last 5 games, with no losses recorded.
Espanyol's defensive line has shown some weaknesses when playing away from home, while Villarreal has also had concerns with their defense, even when playing in front of their own fans. In the last few matches of the season, Villarreal, led by Marcelino, has been able to consistently score at least 2 goals per game, showing their offensive prowess.
Despite Espanyol's recent success, the history between these two teams has not seen many goals in their previous encounters. The team coached by Marcelino appears to be the favorite based on their head-to-head record, with 4 wins for the home team and 1 draw in their most recent meetings.
Villarreal has been able to find the back of the net with an average of 2.2 goals per game this season, while Espanyol has a slightly lower average of 1.4 goals scored. The home crowd support may also play a factor in the outcome of the match, as Villarreal tends to thrive on the energy from their fans.
