RCD Espanyol 1-2 Villarreal CF

Current streaks

Recent form

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with their last six games yielding 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. The team has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, resulting in a negative goal difference of -3. Their most recent match against Real Madrid was particularly high-scoring, ending in a 4-1 defeat. On a positive note, Espanyol managed to secure back-to-back wins against Deportivo Alavés and Rayo Vallecano, scoring 5 goals across those two games. The team has shown a balanced trend in terms of goal totals, with 50% of their matches featuring over 2.5 goals and 50% under. Despite their current 13th position in the league, Espanyol has demonstrated the ability to compete, as evidenced by their goalless draw against Atlético de Madrid.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF's recent form presents an intriguing mix of offensive prowess and defensive vulnerability. Despite sitting in 5th position with 11 points from 6 games, they have yet to keep a clean sheet, with both teams scoring in all of their matches. Their last six games have been high-scoring affairs, with an impressive 83% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals and an average of 4.17 total goals per game. The team's attacking output is strong, averaging 2 goals per game, but they are conceding at an even higher rate of 2.17 goals per game. A notable high-scoring game was their 4-3 victory over RC Celta, showcasing their offensive capabilities. However, their most recent match resulted in a heavy 5-1 defeat to Barcelona, highlighting potential defensive issues. While Villarreal managed a three-game unbeaten run (two wins and a draw) prior to the Barcelona loss, their inconsistent results and goal-heavy matches make them an exciting team to watch.

Recent home/away form

RCD Espanyol

RCD Espanyol's recent home form shows a positive trend, with the team currently on a two-game winning streak in La Liga. Their most recent match against Deportivo Alavés was particularly high-scoring, ending in a 3-2 victory. The team has been defensively solid at home, keeping clean sheets in three out of their last six games, including two friendlies. Espanyol's goal-scoring has improved in their recent league matches, netting five goals in their last two home games compared to just one goal in the previous four. Despite their current 13th position in the league, their home form suggests they are becoming more formidable on their own turf, with two-thirds of their recent home games featuring under 2.5 goals, indicating tight, competitive matches.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF's recent away form shows resilience and improvement, with an unbeaten run in their last three competitive matches. The team has demonstrated an ability to secure points on the road, winning two and drawing one of their last three La Liga away games. Their only loss in the last six away matches came in a friendly against Brighton, where they suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat. Interestingly, Villarreal has been involved in high-scoring games, with 67% of their matches featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game, they've managed to maintain a positive goal-scoring record, netting 1.17 goals per game. The team's ability to score in most matches (both teams scored in 67% of games) highlights their offensive capabilities, even when playing away from home.