Match analysis
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Villarreal vs Espanyol — live score & stats
Villarreal against Espanyol in the La Liga (Spain) on 21st September 2017. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.
Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this La Liga clash.
Form & key stats
Per game
Villarreal at home vs Espanyol away
The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +65Villarreal
- Venue edge
- +137Villarreal
| VillarrealHome | Rating | EspanyolAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,609 | Overall | 1,544 |
| 1,620 | Match venue | 1,483 |
| 1,620 | At home | 1,536 |
| 1,559 | Away | 1,483 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,518 | Attack | 1,453 |
| 1,633 | Defence | 1,549 |
| 1,550 | Home attack | 1,473 |
| 1,444 | Away attack | 1,434 |
| 1,616 | Home defence | 1,540 |
| 1,639 | Away defence | 1,524 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,427 | Goal environment | 1,597 |
| 1,512 | Home goals | 1,532 |
| 1,415 | Away goals | 1,565 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,532 | Close games | 1,558 |
| 1,628 | Winning margin | 1,543 |
The venue row sets Villarreal at home against Espanyol on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.
Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.
Starting XIs
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