Greetings to all football fans! We are pleased to offer you a live online broadcast of the Espanyol vs Villarreal match as part of the Spain - La Liga tournament.
Match events:
| 43' | G. Moreno (0 - 1) Assist: S. Comesana | |||
| 57' | A. Moleiro (0 - 2) | |||
| K. Garcia / P. Lozano | 60' | |||
| 61' | T. Buchanan Elbowing | |||
| Jofre / Exposito | 71' | |||
| C. Pickel / P. Milla | 71' | |||
| 71' | N. Pepe / G. Moreno | |||
| 74' | P. Gueye / S. Comesana | |||
| 74' | A. Perez / T. Oluwaseyi | |||
| 81' | P. Navarro Tripping | |||
| R. Sanchez / O. El Hilali | 82' | |||
| M. Rubio / U. Gonzalez | 82' | |||
| 83' | I. Akhomach / T. Buchanan | |||
| 83' | S. Cardona / A. Moleiro |
In the 12th round of La Liga, Espanyol hosts Villarreal at the Stage Front Stadium in Barcelona. The Catalans have impressed since returning to the top flight, while the 'Yellow Submarine' remains inconsistent and fatigued from European competition.
Kick-off: November 8, 2025, 20:00 UTC (23:00 MSK)Stadium: Stage Front Stadium, Barcelona
Competition: La Liga
Espanyol vs Villarreal: Match Preview
Espanyol sits sixth in the standings with 18 points, performing strongly at home with four wins from six matches. Villarreal, meanwhile, struggles with consistency, having suffered a 1-0 Champions League defeat to Paphos midweek. Marcelino's men are stretched across multiple competitions, and fatigue is beginning to show. In recent meetings, Villarreal has the upper hand with three wins in their last four.
Team Form and Analysis
Espanyol
Manolo González's side is one of the surprises of the season. After a 1-2 loss to Alavés, they'll look to rebound in front of home fans. Espanyol averages 1.6 goals per home match but faces lineup issues - loanees Ramon Terrats and Carlos Romero will miss the game against their parent club.
Villarreal
The visitors struggle away from home and enter this match low on confidence after a poor European performance. With players like Gerard Moreno and Álex Baena key to their attack, Villarreal will look to regain rhythm but faces a tough test in Barcelona.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Official lineups will be announced one hour before kick-off.
- Espanyol (4-4-2): Pacheco; Gil, Calero, Cabrera, Oliván; Expósito, Gragera, Puado, Melamed; Braithwaite, Lazo.
- Villarreal (4-4-2): Jörgensen; Femenía, Albiol, Mosquera, A. Moreno; Baena, Comesaña, Parejo, Pino; Sørloth, G. Moreno.
Match Prediction by tutsport.net
Despite Villarreal's higher individual quality, the form and location give Espanyol the advantage. The Catalans are strong at home, while Villarreal's instability and fatigue may hinder their performance.
- Main Prediction: Espanyol to Win or Draw (1X). The hosts are in solid home form and capable of avoiding defeat.
- Total Goals Prediction: Both Teams to Score. Espanyol rarely fails to score at home, and Villarreal's attack remains dangerous.