Spain - LaLigaStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Espanyol and Villarreal, taking place on Wednesday, 09 November 2022, at RCDE Stadium in Cornellà de Llobregat.
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Espanyol, Recent FormA 1-1 draw against Atlético Madrid will be viewed as a positive outcome for Espanyol and a valuable point into the bargain.
When it comes to attacking power Diego Martínez will be justly satisfied with his squad's performances of late, which has seen them chalk up 7 goals in their last 6 matches. However, it hasn't all been going well, and questions remain about their defence with 7 goals lost in those 6 matches resulting in some crucial points dropped. Up front, they have been showing a certain level of consistency in breaching their opponents' defences, with goals netted in 5 of their last 6 outings. As defensive records go, they don't have one to celebrate, with at least 1 goal shipped in 11 of their 13 league matches this season.
They've drawn their last 3 games, but their search for a win in a league game extends even further with 4 consecutive games without a win.
José Joselu will be keen to add his name to the scoresheet and build on his current scoring record of 4 goals in the last 6 league games for Espanyol.
Villarreal, Recent FormThe Villarreal squad will be suffering from a feeling of disappointment after falling to a 2-0 home defeat against Mallorca, which saw them drop all three points and come away from the game empty-handed.
They have circumvented their opponent's defence to score 4 times in their last 6 league games but unfortunately haven't managed to lock things down at their end, conceding 8 goals in these games and, in the process, missing out on some valuable points. If they are to pick up more points on the road, they will need to end their run of 6 games without a goal. They are struggling defensively and as a result have failed to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 games.
Their recent poor run of form away from home has left them without an away win in 6 games.
On an individual basis, Gerard Moreno will be looking to get on the scoresheet again having scored 3 goals in Villarreal's last 6 league games.
After a good 5-1 win for Villarreal in this pair's last league encounter, Espanyol will certainly be looking for a better result this time round.
El Submarino Amarillo have managed to keep a clean sheet against Espanyol in each of their previous 2 visits to RCDE Stadium. Playing at home, Espanyol have conceded at least one goal in 2 of their last 3 league games against Villarreal.
With only Adrià Pedrosa (Hernia) and Rubén Sánchez (Hamstring) the main fitness concerns ahead of this fixture, Diego Martínez will be happy to have an otherwise healthy squad to pick from.
Villarreal manager Quique Setién has some team selection issues to consider ahead of this match. Juan Foyth (Knee), Giovani Lo Celso (Hamstring), Gerard Moreno (Hamstring) and Alfonso Pedraza (Hamstring) are all currently out of contention for this game.
Espanyol Playing at home | Villarreal Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Goals scored | 0.6 |
| 2 | Goals conceded | 0.8 |
| 50' | Time first goal scored | 61' |
| 23' | Time first goal conceded | 46' |
| 1.7 | Yellow cards | 2.1 |
| 0.5 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Subs used | 4.5 |
| 1-0 | Biggest victory | 3-0 |
| 3-1 | Biggest defeat | 3-0 |
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