The hosts boast a strong record in their own stadium and we think there is every chance of another win for them in the Copa del Rey round of 16
Espanyol welcome Villarreal to Cornella El Prat on Thursday evening with their Copa del Rey last 16 tie level at 2-2 after the first leg.
The visitors were in complete control of the game heading into the last five minutes last week leading 2-0, yet conceded twice late on to give Villarreal hope.
However, the Yellow Submarine are probably more concerned with their La Liga position, where they are currently four points from safety, and have a big relegation clash against Athletic Club this weekend.
These two sides are out of form, with both having won just two of their last ten respective matches in all competitions. bet365 offer a home win at 23/20 (2.15) while the visitors are priced at 11/5 (3.20) and the draw at 5/2 (3.50).
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Espanyol have some injury concerns with defenders Mario Hermoso and Oscar Duarte missing, along with forwards Sergio Garcia and Hernan Perez.
Villarreal do not have any major injury problems, although we should expect the manager to rest a number of players ahead of their weekend game in La Liga.
Despite showing some spirit in the final minutes of the first leg, Villarreal have endured an extremely disappointing time of late.
The side from the province of Castellon have not won away in any competition since September 26, a run of ten winless games on the road.
Espanyol meanwhile have been generally strong at home, winning eight of their last 11 matches in front of their own fans, and while they may not be in the best form, they will certainly have more confidence about them than a struggling Villarreal side.
Espanyol to win and under 2.5 goals in the game is offered at 4/1 (5.00) and this selection has paid out in six of their last seven home victories.
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