Football · Spain La Liga · 22/11, 14:00

Prediction: Barcelona vs Villarreal

Team pages: Barcelona · Villarreal

Prediction summary
Expected goals
4.39Total
Barcelona3.19
Villarreal1.19
1X2
76% 14% 10%
Barcelona Draw Villarreal
Markets
Under 4.5 goals 56% Both teams to score 59%
Most likely score
3-1 8%
Recent form · 10 last
Barcelona 9-0-1 (W-D-L)
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Villarreal 3-2-5 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Barcelona 4–2 Villarreal (6 last)
  • Barcelona4-1Villarreal
  • Villarreal0-2Barcelona
  • Barcelona2-3Villarreal
  • Villarreal1-5Barcelona
  • Barcelona3-5Villarreal
  • Villarreal3-4Barcelona
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Barcelona 1663 · Villarreal 1477
BarcelonaDrawVillarreal
Our model76%14%10%
Market77%13%10%
Estimated total (ours) 4.39 goals · Bet365 line 4.25

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 81%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Barcelona (rating 1663 vs 1477).
  • H2H favours Barcelona: 4-0-2.
  • High corners: 14.4 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 8.5 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

BarcelonaVillarreal
Goals for / against (FT)4.1 / 1.21.3 / 1.3
Goals for / against (HT)2 / 0.50.5 / 0.7
Half-time result (W/D/L)80/10/10%10/60/30%
Corners (HT / FT)3.7 / 7.44 / 7
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.8 / 0.14.7 / 0.4

Head-to-head (H2H) · Barcelona 4–0–2 Villarreal

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DateHomeScoreAway
28/02/26
Spain La Liga
Barcelona4-1
HT 2-0
Villarreal
21/12/25
Spain La Liga
Villarreal0-2
HT 0-1
Barcelona
18/05/25
Spain La Liga
Barcelona2-3
HT 2-1
Villarreal
22/09/24
Spain La Liga
Villarreal1-5
HT 1-2
Barcelona
27/01/24
Spain La Liga
Barcelona3-5
HT 0-1
Villarreal
27/08/23
Spain La Liga
Villarreal3-4
HT 2-2
Barcelona

Standings · Spain La Liga

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Barcelona 111001 461230
2 Atletico Madrid 11911 22828
3 Real Madrid 11902 281027
4 Real Betis 11722 181523
5 Real Sociedad 11614 202019
6 Sevilla 11524 171917
7 Athletic Bilbao 10433 141015
8 Deportivo A Coruna 11353 151414
9 Villarreal 11335 151512
10 Celta Vigo 11263 101012
11 CD Alaves 11335 151712
12 Rayo Vallecano 10334 152012
13 Getafe 11335 81612
14 Espanyol 11326 131411
15 Osasuna 11326 112211
16 Racing Santander 11326 152911
17 Elche 11245 141810
18 Levante 11245 162110
19 Valencia 11236 8179
20 Malaga 11056 8215

Common opponents 5 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentBarcelonaVillarreal
CD Alaves 6-1 W 0-1 L
Real Madrid 1-2 L 0-1 L
Real Betis 5-2 W 1-2 L
Levante 4-2 W 3-1 W
Valencia 5-0 W 2-1 W
Record vs common 4 W 0 D 1 L 2 W 0 D 3 L

Better against common opponents: Barcelona (3 of 5 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Barcelona

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
31/10 CD Alaves
Spain La Liga
4-0 6-1 35 W
25/10 Real Madrid
Spain La Liga
0-1 1-2 66 L
17/10 Real Betis
Spain La Liga
2-1 5-2 56 W
10/10 Getafe
Spain La Liga
2-0 3-0 96 W
19/09 Sevilla
Spain La Liga
1-1 3-1 31 W
16/09 Racing Santander
Spain La Liga
4-1 7-2 185 W
13/09 Levante
Spain La Liga
2-0 4-2 52 W
06/09 Valencia
Spain La Liga
2-0 5-0 44 W
31/08 Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga
2-1 5-2 91 W
27/08 Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga
1-0 2-0 123 W

Villarreal

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
30/10 Espanyol
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-1 76 L
24/10 Valencia
Spain La Liga
0-1 2-1 99 W
17/10 Elche
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-0 106 D
10/10 Real Madrid
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-1 38 L
20/09 Levante
Spain La Liga
1-1 3-1 72 W
17/09 Malaga
Spain La Liga
2-1 3-1 86 W
14/09 Real Betis
Spain La Liga
1-2 1-2 71 L
05/09 Deportivo A Coruna
Spain La Liga
1-1 2-3 74 L
28/08 CD Alaves
Spain La Liga
0-1 0-1 94 L
23/08 Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga
0-0 2-2 35 D

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Barcelona vs Villarreal?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Barcelona win (76%). Probabilities: Barcelona 76%, draw 14%, Villarreal 10%.

How many goals are expected in Barcelona vs Villarreal?

The model expects 4.39 goals (Barcelona 3.19 · Villarreal 1.19), with a 51% chance of under 4.25 goals.

Will both teams score in Barcelona vs Villarreal?

The model gives a 59% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 3-1.