FULL SQUADS AND PREDICTED XIS
VillarrealRotates
33% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Villarreal played a Copa del Rey game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
- Luiz Junior has started the last 3 meetings vs Espanyol.
EspanyolRotates
62% of the XI kept, last 6 matches
- Tight turnaround. Espanyol played a Copa del Rey game 3 days before this one, so squad rotation is likely.
- L. Cabrera has started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Villarreal.
Who's likely to win
Villarreal
45%
Draw
45%
Espanyol
10%
The match model's tip: Double chance : Villarreal or draw.
Match oddsVillarreal 1.40 · Espanyol 6.50
Villarreal
1.40
Draw
4.80
Espanyol
6.50
Villarreal
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Espanyol
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Villarreal
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Espanyol
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Team news
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Villarreal vs Espanyol record
14
Villarreal wins
10
Draws
4
Espanyol wins
28 meetings on record
Villarreal
- Luiz Junior started the last 3 meetings vs Espanyol
Espanyol
- L. Cabrera started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Villarreal
- O. El Hilali started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Villarreal
LAST MEETINGS
- 9 Feb 2026Villarreal 4–1 EspanyolLa Liga
- 8 Nov 2025Espanyol 0–2 VillarrealLa Liga
- 27 Apr 2025Villarreal 1–0 EspanyolLa Liga
- 26 Sept 2024Espanyol 1–2 VillarrealLa Liga
- 27 Apr 2023Villarreal 4–2 EspanyolLa Liga
- 9 Nov 2022Espanyol 0–1 VillarrealLa Liga
- 27 Feb 2022Villarreal 5–1 EspanyolLa Liga
- 21 Aug 2021Espanyol 0–0 VillarrealLa Liga
- 19 Jan 2020Villarreal 1–2 EspanyolLa Liga
- 20 Oct 2019Espanyol 0–1 VillarrealLa Liga
About this match
Villarreal vs Espanyol lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Villarreal vs Espanyol in the La Liga on 30 Oct 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 8pm GMT kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Villarreal vs Espanyol?
- Our predicted XIs for Villarreal and Espanyol are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Villarreal vs Espanyol announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Villarreal vs Espanyol kick off?
- Villarreal vs Espanyol kicks off at 8pm GMT on 30 Oct 2026.