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Unibet Predictions: Espanyol – Villarreal Predictions and Tips For Today

Espanyol - Villarreal PredictionsFree Daily Soccer Unibet Predictions for Today, September 26, 2024.
Kick-off: 18:00 (GMT+1)
SPAIN: LALIGA – ROUND 7
EVENT: Espanyol – Villarreal
TIPS: Under 3.5 Goals | Odds: 1.38@Unibet | Result: PENDING

Espanyol – Villarreal Predictions and Preview

  • In their last match in La Liga, Espanyol took a surprise lead against Real Madrid. However, they eventually lost 4-1, conceding three goals from the 75th minute onwards. Despite the defeat, head coach Manolo González was happy with the “character” of his team, especially since it was their first loss in four games (W2, D1).
  • This defeat means that the newly promoted Parakeets are still looking for their 1,000th top-flight victory. Their immediate priority, however, will be to secure a win that gets them back on track.
  • Both their league wins this season have come at home, so a return to their RCDE Stadium could be a blessing if they are to overcome their recent home-to-home problems. The Catalans have triumphed just once against Villarreal across their last 13 home top-flight home-to-home games (D8, L4), although consecutive wins here this season against Rayo Vallecano and Alavés means they’ll be confident hosts.
  • Villarreal, on the other hand, saw their unbeaten start to the season (W3, D2) come crashing down in a 5-1 defeat against leaders Barcelona. The scoreline doesn’t reflect the close battle, as they were 2-1 down until nearly the hour mark. Head coach Marcelino stated that the “result was excessive.” However, it continued the excitement factor in their matches, as the Yellow Submarine have now seen both teams score in all six of their league games so far, with all but one of those matches producing over 2.5 goals.
  • The visitors are unbeaten across their three away league games this season (W2, D1), and have a distinct ability to strike late. Both of their wins in this sequence came by a 2-1 scoreline, with the match winner coming deep into stoppage time courtesy of Ayoze Pérez — who also struck their only goal in last weekend’s loss to the league leaders.
  • Key battle: Joan García was not just the busiest person on the pitch in Espanyol’s match against Madrid, making ten saves, he was also their highest Flashscore-rated player. Looking to beat him may be Dani Parejo, whose only goal this season was a match winner against Celta Vigo and he was busy when these sides last met, assisting and scoring Villarreal’s first two goals in a 4-2 win.
  • Hot stat: 11 of Villarreal’s last 12 away league games saw both teams score.

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