On February 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET, Villarreal CF will face Espanyol in an important La Liga match. The match will be held at the Estadio de la Ceramica, and expectations are particularly high for Nicolas Pepe’s performance.

Nicolas Pepe goal prediction

As reported by BetMGM Sportsbook, the odds for Nicolas Pepe to score against Espanyol are currently set at +340. This number shows that he has a great potential to influence the game.

Current player statistics

• Matches played: twenty one
• score: 2
• Expected goal: 0.6
• Goals that exceed expectations: +1.4
• assist: 3

Pepe’s performances this season have shown his influence, exceeding expectations in terms of goals scored.

Villarreal CF vs Espanyol Overview

Villarreal’s performance

• score: 39 (out of 21 games)
• Number of goals conceded: 23 people (average 1.1 people per game)
• Goal difference: +16 (4th place in Liga)

espanyol performance

• score: 26 (currently 12th in La Liga)
• Number of goals conceded: 27 people (average 1.2 people per game)
• Goal difference: -1 (9th place in Liga)

Match viewing information

Fans can watch the Villarreal CF vs. Espanyol match live on ESPN+. This clash promises to be an exciting football show, with Nicolas Pepe expected to play a key role in the result.