Espanyol - Villarreal B predictions and free betting tips [20/01/2024]

Today in the Spanish Segunda, Espanyol is set to face off against Villarreal B.

Current Form of Espanyol

Espanyol, as one of the leading teams in the Segunda División, has demonstrated consistent results this season, propelling them to 4th place in the league table. Out of 22 matches played, the team has secured 9 wins, suffered 5 defeats, and drawn 8. In total, they have amassed 35 points and harbour aspirations of climbing to the pinnacle of the table.

Espanyol's last match took place on 13th January versus Racing Ferrol, currently holding the 2nd spot in the table with 38 points, which ended in a 0:0 stalemate. Aside from their latest match, Espanyol continues to churn out favourable results throughout this season. They hold a positive goal difference of 34:24. The team is exhibiting an odd form, having tied their previous 4 matches and winning one.

Current Form of Villarreal B

Villarreal B lost to Cartagena in their last match on the 14th of January, with a scoreline of 1:4. After 22 matches played, Villarreal B is lodged at the 17th place in the league table. Their record stands at 6 wins, 10 defeats, and 6 draws.

The team has scored 24 goals while conceding 34, racking up a total of 24 points. Cartagena, currently at the 21st spot, has played 22 matches, picking up 4 wins, succumbing to 12 defeats and accumulating 18 points.

Match Prediction: Espanyol vs Villarreal B

Espanyol hit a snag in December and ceded their top-2 spot, going winless in 6 consecutive matches. However, up against the weaker second-string team of Villarreal, they have an opportunity to clinch their first victory of 2024.