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Villarreal vs Espanyol over / under 2.5 goals prediction

Based on the Road2Sushi model. Not guaranteed outcomes.

Over 2.5 goalsBoth teams combined57.5%
Under 2.5 goalsBoth teams combined42.5%

Model read

Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean.

Conviction is how far the model's probability sits from an even 50/50: Strong at 18 points or more, Moderate at 8 points or more, Lean below that.

Conviction: Lean

Over 2.5 goals57.5%

Over / Under 2.5 Goals

Model leanOver 2.557.5%
Under 2.542.5%

Total goals, every line

Both teams combined. Over means more goals than the line, Under means fewer.

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 94.5% 5.5%
1.5 goals 80.5% 19.5%
2.5 goals 57.5% 42.5%
3.5 goals 35.1% 64.9%
4.5 goals 18.4% 81.6%
5.5 goals 8.4% 91.6%

Team goal lines

Villarreal over 0.5
87.0%
Villarreal over 1.5
60.6%
Villarreal over 2.5
33.5%
Espanol over 0.5
61.3%
Espanol over 1.5
24.6%
Espanol over 2.5
7.1%

First-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 75.6% 24.4%
1.5 goals 41.2% 58.8%
2.5 goals 16.9% 83.1%

Second-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 77.5% 22.5%
1.5 goals 43.9% 56.1%
2.5 goals 18.9% 81.1%

Goals distribution

How likely each total number of goals is, according to the model. Every goals market on this page is built from these bars. The 5+ bar covers every result with five goals or more.

5.5%

0

14.0%

1

22.9%

2

22.4%

3

16.8%

4

16.5%

5+

Recent trends

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side's recent games.

VillarrealBTTS 3/5Over 2.5 3/5
EspanolBTTS 4/5Over 2.5 3/5

Form & head-to-head

Recent form uses each club’s available results in their stored order. Select a W/D/L result for details.

Head-to-head figures use their own recorded sample. Where individual results are available, the figures and journal cover the same meetings. Missing results are never counted as draws.

VillarrealVillarrealLast 5
W
Win · 3-1
W
Win · 3-1
L
Loss · 0-1
D
Draw · 0-0
W
Win · 2-1

3 wins · 1 draw · 1 loss

EspanolEspanolLast 5
L
Loss · 1-2
L
Loss · 1-3
D
Draw · 1-1
L
Loss · 0-1
L
Loss · 1-2

0 wins · 1 draw · 4 losses

W Win
D Draw
L Loss

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings

5VillarrealVillarreal wins
0Draws
0EspanolEspanol wins
3.4Average goals
Date
Home team
Score
Away team
VillarrealVillarreal
4 – 1
EspanolEspanol
EspanolEspanol
0 – 2
VillarrealVillarreal
VillarrealVillarreal
1 – 0
EspanolEspanol
EspanolEspanol
1 – 2
VillarrealVillarreal
VillarrealVillarreal
4 – 2
EspanolEspanol

Match outlook

PickVillarreal64.6%
Draw20.8%
Espanol14.6%

The model leans Villarreal to win.

See the full prediction

Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy

How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually done, each one scored against the real result on matches the model had never seen.

55.6%Best Over / Under 2.5 Goals call, hit rate
0.0189Calibration error
72,243Matches graded

In 24,256 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 54.4% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 28 Oct 2026.

See the full, dated track record

Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls

Our most recent Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls, each one scored against the result. The model had never seen these matches when it made them. Green means we got it right, red means we got it wrong, and the number is how sure we were.

✗ 55.8%✗ 51.1%✗ 50.7%✓ 55.3%✓ 54.9%✓ 56.5%✗ 62.3%✗ 52.0%✗ 55.7%✓ 58.7%
4 of 10 recent calls hit.
Sassuolo vs Lazio2026-10-27Under 55.8%Miss
Roma vs Cagliari2026-10-27Under 51.1%Miss
Torino vs Como2026-10-27Under 50.7%Miss
Barnet vs York2026-10-27Over 55.3%Hit
AIK vs Elfsborg2026-10-27Over 54.9%Hit
Model analysis: reasoning, key facts and model lenses

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 2.5 goals at 57.5%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. The goals picture is built on form: Villarreal have averaged 1.6 scored and 0.8 conceded, Espanol 0.8 and 1.8 over their recent games. That fits an open goals environment: 57.5% for over 2.5 and 80.5% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.4 goals a game. Villarreal have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last 5, Espanol in 3 of 5. Read the recorded data and validation context alongside the estimate.

In-depth analysis

Looking at totals, the model sees 57.5% for three or more goals and 80.5% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Villarreal favoured at 64.6%, a one-sided game can cap the goals at one end.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. We score every call against the result after the match.

64.6%Favoured: Villarreal
53.9%Both Teams to Score
57.5%Over 2.5 goals

Model lenses

The same numbers read in different ways by one model. These are not separate tipsters, and none of them is a tip.

The ModelPublished estimate: 57.5% on Over / Under 2.5 Goals. Validation depends on the market and sample; this percentage is not a measured hit rate.
The TacticianProjects an open, higher-tempo game from the 57.5% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutVillarreal are the model’s pick on the result at 64.6%, a lean on probability, never on price.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.
VillarrealVillarreal

This season

2026/27 · Recorded results.

EspanolEspanol
Statistic
Villarreal
Espanol
goals scored per game
1.5
1.2

goals conceded per game
1.4
1.4

Over 2.5 rate
70.0%
60.0%

1st-half goals per game
0.7
0.7

Bar scales · Goals per game: 0–3 · Recorded rate (%): 0–100. Each team uses the same scale for each metric.

Players to watch

Published player-market probabilities, shown in kickoff order. Model estimates, not confirmed lineups.

How our football predictions work →

VillarrealVillarreal (1)
Georges Mikautadze
Watch list
Prediction markets
Model %
Fair odds
Save
To score
30.8%
3.25
1+ shot on target
58.9%
1.70
2+ shots
56.2%
1.78
Per 90 minutes (recent averages)
Shots3.18
On target1.50
Goals0.62
EspanolEspanol (1)
Pere Milla
Watch list
Prediction markets
Model %
Fair odds
Save
To score
17.6%
5.68
1+ shot on target
38.1%
2.62
2+ shots
38.3%
2.61
Per 90 minutes (recent averages)
Shots2.74
On target0.99
Goals0.40

FAQ

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Villarreal vs Espanol?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 57.5% for Villarreal vs Espanol.
Will there be a first-half goal in Villarreal vs Espanol?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 75.6%.
How often have Villarreal gone over 2.5 recently?
Villarreal have gone over 2.5 in 3 of their last 5, Espanol in 3 of 5.
How is this probability calculated?
The estimate comes from models fitted to recorded match data. Calibration and validation depend on the market, league and available sample; the percentage alone does not establish accuracy or a profitable price.
Is this a betting tip?
This is a model estimate, not a guarantee or a demonstrated profitable edge. Where the required result data is available, saved predictions are graded including misses. An unavailable market result stays ungraded.

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