Nicolas Pépé Listed Out for Villarreal with Eye Injury

On October 15, 2026, database tracking logged a verified injury update for Villarreal forward Nicolas Pépé. The logged database event recorded an injury type of "Missing Fixture" with the reason specified as an "Eye injury" tied to fixture ID 1570422. The current injury snapshot, captured at the identical timestamp of 09:49:00 UTC, reflects this exact same state, carrying no listed expected return date or initial reporting date.

Recent Individual Numbers

Looking at the verified box score metrics across his recent five-game stretch between August 23 and September 20, 2026, Nicolas Pépé played an active role in Villarreal's attack. Over those five appearances, he averaged 69.0 minutes per match while generating one goal and zero assists.

In terms of shot volume and defensive work, Pépé registered 12 total shots, placing 5 of those attempts on target. Defensively, his recorded production included one interception over that same five-game sample.

Metric	Nicolas Pépé (5-Game Stretch)
Sample Window	Aug 23, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Average Minutes	69.0
Goals / Assists	1 / 0
Shots (On Target)	12 (5)
Interceptions	1

Analysis: Villarreal's Team Context

Analysis: Examining Villarreal's collective team profile provides clear quantitative context for what Pépé's status means for the club's statistical baseline. Across an eight-game sample spanning August 23 to October 10, 2026, Villarreal recorded two wins and one draw. Over that stretch, the club averaged 1.38 goals scored and 1.50 goals allowed per game.

Despite those results, Villarreal maintained heavy offensive possession and shooting activity during those eight matches. The squad averaged 62.9% possession while generating 16.8 shots and 6.1 shots on target per contest. Pépé's individual contribution—12 shots and 5 shots on target across five appearances—accounted for a noticeable share of the team's total shooting output during his minutes on the pitch. Without inferring diagnosis details or lineup adjustments, the raw numbers show that Villarreal averages solid possession and shot volume, but operates with a negative overall goal margin (1.38 scored versus 1.50 allowed).

Model Snapshot and Upcoming Match Context

Villarreal's next scheduled fixture takes place on October 17, 2026, at home against Elche CF. Market lines list Villarreal as a -1.0 home spread favorite, with the game total set at 3.5.

The projection model identifies two specific side and total evaluations for this match: * On the home spread of -1.0, the model projects a 0.5747 winning probability alongside market odds of 1.741. * On the total line, the model projects an over 2.5 outcome at a 0.6920 probability against market odds of 1.481.