Villarreal v Barcelona result
Team pages: Villarreal · Barcelona · Head-to-head
Villarreal 0–1 Barcelona — Barcelona won this La Liga match.
The result
Barcelona won 1–0 at Estadio de la Ceramica in La Liga on Sunday 12 February. Barcelona have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Barcelona led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Barcelona: Pedri (18’, assisted by R. Lewandowski).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Villarreal 1.11, Barcelona 1.47, from 11 shots to 6 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
The bookings — Villarreal: Pau Torres (37’), Alex Baena (49’), Dani Parejo (62’) and Alberto Moreno (71’); Barcelona: R. Araújo (43’), F. de Jong (56’), Jules Koundé (58’) and Raphinha (81’).
What it changes
Villarreal have lost their last three matches in all competitions. Barcelona are unbeaten in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Pedri (Barcelona) 7.3, R. Lewandowski (Barcelona) 5.7 and Pau Torres (Villarreal) 5.2 led the match.
Next up
Villarreal next travel to Liverpool on 20 October 2026.
Barcelona next travel to Paris Saint-Germain on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Villarreal: Liverpool v Villarreal, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Barcelona: Paris Saint-Germain v Barcelona, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Villarreal 0–1 Barcelona · La Liga
- Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica · Villarreal
- Referee: Alejandro Hernández
- Head-to-head (last 6): Villarreal 1 · draws 0 · Barcelona 5 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Villarreal 1W 1D 3L · Barcelona 5W 0D 0L
Villarreal 0–1 Barcelona (La Liga): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 February 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Villarreal for / against | Line | Barcelona for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.25 for · 0.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.83 for · 4.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.75 for · 3 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.33 for · 13.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.75 for · 6.25 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.33 for · 5 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5 for · 2 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.67 for · 16 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11 for · 9.5 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.83 for · 3.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.5 for · 2 against n 4 Last 5 |
Villarreal
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeremy Pino n 8 | 65.8 | 3.3 | 1.7 | — |
| Alex Baena n 8 | 70.9 | 2.9 | 4.8 | — |
| A. Mandi n 8 | 67.9 | 2 | 0.7 | — |
| J. Foyth n 8 | 53.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | — |
| Alberto Moreno n 8 | 70 | 1.8 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno n 8 | 75.9 | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| José Luis Morales n 8 | 30.5 | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| S. Chukwueze n 8 | 81.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| Yeremy Pino n 8 | 65.8 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Alex Baena n 8 | 70.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerard Moreno n 8 | 75.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| N. Jackson n 8 | 44.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| S. Chukwueze n 8 | 81.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Dani Parejo n 8 | 88 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| É. Capoue n 8 | 73.6 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Foyth n 8 | 53.4 | 3.2 |
| F. Coquelin n 8 | 53.8 | 2.7 |
| Pedraza n 8 | 68.8 | 2.6 |
| J. Mojica n 8 | 52.5 | 2.6 |
| Yeremy Pino n 8 | 65.8 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pepe Reina n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
| F. Jörgensen n 5 | 90 | 1.8 |
Barcelona
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavi n 8 | 81 | 2.8 | 2.1 | — |
| F. Kessie n 8 | 40.4 | 2.2 | 2.5 | — |
| Ansu Fati n 8 | 55 | 2 | 0.8 | — |
| Alejandro Balde n 8 | 35.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 | — |
| Sergio Busquets n 8 | 60.5 | 1.7 | 1.1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Lewandowski n 8 | 87.1 | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| Ansu Fati n 8 | 55 | 2.9 | 0.6 |
| O. Dembélé n 8 | 51.6 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Raphinha n 8 | 54 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Ferran Torres n 8 | 46.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordi Alba n 8 | 70.6 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Raphinha n 8 | 54 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| R. Lewandowski n 8 | 87.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Ferran Torres n 8 | 46.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Sergi Roberto n 8 | 57.4 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Eric García n 8 | 62.1 | 2.4 |
| Sergio Busquets n 8 | 60.5 | 2.4 |
| F. de Jong n 8 | 70.6 | 2.2 |
| Jordi Alba n 8 | 70.6 | 2.2 |
| F. Kessie n 8 | 40.4 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. ter Stegen n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
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Match statistics & details
| Villarreal | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% | Possession | 47% |
| 1.11 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.47 |
| 11 | Shots | 6 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 7 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 5 |
| 6 | Corners | 2 |
| 5 | Offsides | 3 |
| 22 | Fouls | 18 |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 443 | Passes | 391 |
| 81% | Pass accuracy | 80% |
Villarreal player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe Reina | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Foyth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Raúl Albiol | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Pau Torres | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Y | 7.3 |
| É. Capoue | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Dani Parejo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Y | 7.2 |
| Yeremy Pino | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Alberto Moreno | 83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| Alex Baena | 83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.6 |
| José Luis Morales | 83 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| F. Coquelin | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Chukwueze sub | 54 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Mojica sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Manu Trigueros sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Fer Niño sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Barcelona player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. ter Stegen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. Koundé | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.6 |
| R. Araújo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 7.7 |
| A. Christensen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Alejandro Balde | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Pedri | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.6 |
| F. de Jong | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 7.3 |
| R. Lewandowski | 90 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Gavi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| F. Kessie | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Raphinha | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| Ferran Torres sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Jordi Alba sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Villarreal v Barcelona — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-10-20 Barcelona 3–0 Villarreal
- 2022-05-22 Barcelona 0–2 Villarreal
- 2021-11-27 Villarreal 1–3 Barcelona
- 2021-04-25 Villarreal 1–2 Barcelona
- 2020-09-27 Barcelona 4–0 Villarreal
- 2020-07-05 Villarreal 1–4 Barcelona
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Villarreal and Barcelona?
- In their last 6 meetings, Villarreal won 1, Barcelona won 5 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Villarreal and Barcelona?
- Recent form — Villarreal 1W 1D 3L; Barcelona 5W 0D 0L.
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