Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this La Liga fixture.
Villarreal were beaten 2-1 at home by Espanyol on Sunday 19 January 2020 (La Liga). Espanyol went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| VillarrealHome | Rating | EspanyolAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,581 | Overall | 1,466 |
| 1,583 | Match venue | 1,481 |
| 1,583 | At home | 1,493 |
| 1,532 | Away | 1,481 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,548 | Attack | 1,447 |
| 1,545 | Defence | 1,493 |
| 1,550 | Home attack | 1,468 |
| 1,503 | Away attack | 1,422 |
| 1,556 | Home defence | 1,504 |
| 1,554 | Away defence | 1,523 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,508 | Goal environment | 1,555 |
| 1,572 | Home goals | 1,525 |
| 1,437 | Away goals | 1,530 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,535 | Close games | 1,541 |
| 1,596 | Winning margin | 1,440 |
Match venue compares Villarreal at home with Espanyol away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Villarreal and Espanyol have met 25 times since April 2012: Villarreal have won 12, Espanyol have taken four and nine were drawn. Our Villarreal vs Espanyol prediction page has every tip on this pairing.