Villarreal vs Espanyol La Liga Match Prediction and Team News

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The La Liga match between Villarreal and Espanyol was initially scheduled to take place on Monday, 3rd March, at the Estadio de la Cerámica. However, due to a red alert in the region for heavy rain, the match was postponed. The safety recommendations due to the risk of flooding led to the decision, and a new date and time for the match will be announced as soon as possible. Ahead of the rescheduled game, Villarreal will be looking to consolidate their position in the top half of the table, while Espanyol will be hoping to continue their recent climb away from the relegation zone.

Villarreal will be without Gerard Moreno, who is still recovering from injury, and Ilias Akhomach, who is expected to be out for the rest of the season. Kiko Femenia missed Villarreal's last game through injury but may return to the squad after overcoming his recent issue. Espanyol, on the other hand, will be without Paul Ramon, Fernando Pacheco, and Jose Gragera, who are all injured, as well as Carlos Romero, who is unavailable due to being on loan from Villarreal. The predicted lineups for both teams are: Villarreal (4-4-2): Conde; Cardona, Costa, Kambwala, Foyth; Baena, Gueye, Parejo, Pino; Barry, Perez, and Espanyol (4-5-1): Garcia; Oliván, Cabrera, Kumbulla, Hilali; Puado, Lozano, González, Král, Carreras; Fernández.

The match will be shown live on Premier Sports 1, and using a bet builder comparison tool, a 7/1 bet has been picked out for the game. The bet features Villarreal to win, Ayoze Perez to score anytime, and Pol Lozano to be shown a card. Villarreal have won their last 4 matches against Espanyol in all competitions, and Ayoze Perez has scored in three of his last four appearances. Pol Lozano has been shown a card in his last three away league appearances, making this a promising bet. The La Liga match is expected to be a closely contested game, with both teams having a strong home and away record.

In terms of player statistics, Villarreal are averaging 2.33 goals per game in LaLiga this season, while Espanyol are averaging just 1.31 goals per game. The match is expected to be a high-intensity game, with both teams looking to gain an advantage. Some of the key player statistics to look out for include:

• Villarreal's top scorers: Ayoze Perez, Gerard Moreno
• Espanyol's top scorers: Raúl de Tomás, Joselu
• Villarreal's most booked players: Yeremy Pino, Etienne Capoue
• Espanyol's most booked players: Pol Lozano, Sergi Darder

The postponement of the match due to heavy rain has given both teams extra time to prepare and make any necessary adjustments to their lineups. When the match does take place, it is expected to be a closely contested and intense game, with both teams looking to gain an advantage in the LaLiga table. With the right betting strategy and knowledge of the teams and players, fans can make informed decisions and enjoy the game.