Looking at their recent form, Espanyol and Villarreal are both struggling. Espanyol has only managed one win in their last five games, alongside two losses and a draw. Villarreal is in even worse shape, having lost their last two matches by big margins. This suggests both teams are out of form and short on confidence.

In their recent head-to-head meetings, goals have been common, with most games featuring three or more goals. Given that both sides are in poor shape but have a history of high-scoring encounters, this match looks open and could go either way, making a draw the most likely outcome.