Barcelona v Villarreal prediction
Team pages: Barcelona · Villarreal · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Barcelona v Villarreal, La Liga on Sun, 22 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Barcelona host Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday 22 November (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Barcelona have scored 39 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). 13 of Barcelona’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (87%).
Barcelona have scored in 14 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Both teams scored in 10 of Barcelona’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). At home, Barcelona have six wins, no draws and no defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 3.00 points per game, scoring 4.17 and conceding 1.00. Barcelona have conceded nine goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
11 of Villarreal’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 11 of Villarreal’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). Away from home, Villarreal have one win, two draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.63 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 2.00. Villarreal have scored 13 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Villarreal have conceded 13 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 20 clubs.
Barcelona (first) and Villarreal (12th) are 18 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Barcelona the stronger side, 471 rating points above Villarreal (Barcelona 2045, Villarreal 1574, after at least 351 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 28 February 2026, finished Barcelona 4–1 Villarreal.
Team news
Predicted Barcelona XI (4-3-3): J. García, X. Espart, E. García, P. Paredes, G. Martín, Pedri, Rodri, Fermín, L. Yamal, Raphinha, A. Gordon — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Lamine Yamal (10.4 per match over 12 appearances, 10 goals and 10 assists) and Raphinha (9.4 per match over 10 appearances, 14 goals and three assists) have been Barcelona’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Barcelona (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Lamine Yamal averages 2.7 key passes per 90 over 2015 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Raphinha averages 2.9 shots per 90 over 1198 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Villarreal XI (4-4-2): P. Gulácsi, R. Veiga, A. Freeman, S. Cardona, P. Navarro, P. Gueye, S. Comesaña, N. Saliba, N. Pépé, A. Pérez, G. Mikautadze — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Nicolas Pépé (3.8 per match over seven appearances, two goals) and Georges Mikautadze (3.6 per match over 12 appearances, four goals and two assists) have been Villarreal’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Villarreal (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Nicolas Pépé averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 823 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances. Georges Mikautadze averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 909 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga · Camp Nou
- Head-to-head (last 6): Barcelona 4 · draws 0 · Villarreal 2 · 5.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Barcelona 4W 0D 1L · Villarreal 2W 1D 2L
Barcelona v Villarreal (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 21 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 20 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barcelona for / against | Line | Villarreal for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 4.13 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.63 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 21.38 for · 8.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 16.13 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 8.13 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.25 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.88 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
Barcelona
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Abdelkarim n 8 | 12.4 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| Fermín n 8 | 51.4 | 2.2 | 0.7 | — |
| Gavi n 8 | 25.1 | 2.2 | 1.3 | — |
| X. Espart n 8 | 86.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 | — |
| João Cancelo n 8 | 81.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Adeyemi n 8 | 50 | 4.5 | 1.1 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 39.4 | 4 | 2 |
| Lamine Yamal n 8 | 77.6 | 3.6 | 1 |
| A. Gordon n 8 | 69.4 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Raphinha n 8 | 65.3 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raphinha n 8 | 65.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Lamine Yamal n 8 | 77.6 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 39.4 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Dani Olmo n 8 | 51 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| A. Gordon n 8 | 69.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| X. Espart n 8 | 86.8 | 3.2 |
| Eric García n 8 | 73.4 | 2.1 |
| Pedri n 8 | 57.4 | 2 |
| Dani Olmo n 8 | 51 | 2 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 39.4 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Joan García n 8 | 84.4 | 3.1 |
| D. Livakovic n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
Villarreal
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Saliba n 8 | 59.3 | 2.7 | 1.7 | — |
| T. Buchanan n 8 | 56.5 | 2 | 3.4 | — |
| T. Oluwaseyi n 8 | 41.4 | 1.9 | 0.5 | — |
| C. Macia n 8 | 19.1 | 1.8 | 0.6 | — |
| Santi Comesaña n 8 | 66 | 1.7 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. Oluwaseyi n 8 | 41.4 | 2.7 | 1.4 |
| T. Buchanan n 8 | 56.5 | 2.4 | 1 |
| N. Pépé n 8 | 67.6 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Alberto Moleiro n 8 | 66.8 | 2.2 | 1 |
| Ayoze Pérez n 8 | 52.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayoze Pérez n 8 | 52.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Alberto Moleiro n 8 | 66.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Gerard Moreno n 8 | 36 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| N. Pépé n 8 | 67.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| G. Mikautadze n 8 | 50 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Macia n 8 | 19.1 | 7.6 |
| A. Diatta n 3 | 34.7 | 3.5 |
| A. Freeman n 8 | 65.3 | 2.8 |
| Carlos Romero n 8 | 75.1 | 2.7 |
| Pau Navarro n 8 | 87.8 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Gulácsi n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| Luíz Júnior n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Barcelona v Villarreal — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-28 Barcelona 4–1 Villarreal
- 2025-12-21 Villarreal 0–2 Barcelona
- 2025-05-18 Barcelona 2–3 Villarreal
- 2024-09-22 Villarreal 1–5 Barcelona
- 2024-01-27 Barcelona 3–5 Villarreal
- 2023-08-27 Villarreal 3–4 Barcelona
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Barcelona and Villarreal?
- In their last 6 meetings, Barcelona won 4, Villarreal won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 5.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Barcelona and Villarreal?
- Recent form — Barcelona 4W 0D 1L; Villarreal 2W 1D 2L.
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