FC Barcelona vs Villarreal: match statistics
FC Barcelona displays dominant form at their home stadium with an impressive run of 12 consecutive victories and a 100% win rate in home matches. The hosts average over 3 goals per game at home while conceding just 0.42, resulting in 58% clean sheets. Villarreal, despite a solid league position, exhibits significantly weaker away statistics—only a 50% win rate and an average of 1.5 goals scored against 1.33 conceded per match. Barcelona's dominance in possession (69% vs 40%) and significantly superior xG (2.29 vs 1.11) further confirm their offensive edge. The disparity in quality between the two sides at Camp Nou is evident, making a home victory the most probable scenario.
FC Barcelona vs Villarreal: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
FC Barcelona played against Villarreal in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
FC Barcelona has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Villarreal has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
FC Barcelona scores 2.68 goals per game and allows 1.00. Villarreal scores 1.88 and allows 1.08. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of FC Barcelona's games and 52% of Villarreal's. The Over 2.5 rates are 84% and 56%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FC Barcelona has the higher season xG average, 2.28 to 1.38 per game. FC Barcelona takes 20.6 shots per game, while Villarreal takes 12.1.
First-half and second-half trends
FC Barcelona leads at halftime in 52% of its games and scores 1.48 goals per game after halftime. Villarreal leads at halftime in 48% and scores 1.04 after halftime.
When the teams score
FC Barcelona's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Villarreal, it is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
FC Barcelona displays dominant form at their home stadium with an impressive run of 12 consecutive victories and a 100% win rate in home matches. The hosts average over 3 goals per game at home while conceding just 0.42, resulting in 58% clean sheets. Villarreal, despite a solid league position, exhibits significantly weaker away statistics—only a 50% win rate and an average of 1.5 goals scored against 1.33 conceded per match. Barcelona's dominance in possession (69% vs 40%) and significantly superior xG (2.29 vs 1.11) further confirm their offensive edge. The disparity in quality between the two sides at Camp Nou is evident, making a home victory the most probable scenario.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| FC Barcelona | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.42 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
FC Barcelona is 20% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - FC Barcelona · 2 pts / game - Villarreal
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
FC Barcelona is 43% better for: goals scored per game.
2.68 goals / game - FC Barcelona · 1.88 goals / game - Villarreal
FC Barcelona is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - FC Barcelona · 1.08 goals / game - Villarreal
FC Barcelona scores in 100% of games (25 of 25 meczów), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 32% (8 of 25 meczów).
Villarreal scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while FC Barcelona keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - FC Barcelona
Over / Under - Villarreal
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
FC Barcelona is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.84 pts / game - FC Barcelona · 1.76 pts / game - Villarreal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
FC Barcelona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
FC Barcelona
Villarreal
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| FC Barcelona | Liga | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.68 | 2.66 | ▲ 2.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 84% | 50% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 25% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 67% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 96% | 84% | ▲ 92% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from FC Barcelona's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Villarreal. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of FC Barcelona vs Villarreal?
The La Liga match finished FC Barcelona 4:1 Villarreal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before FC Barcelona vs Villarreal?
FC Barcelona score 2.68 goals per game on average and Villarreal 1.88. The La Liga average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 60% of FC Barcelona's matches and 52% of Villarreal's.
What form are FC Barcelona and Villarreal in?
Over the last 5 games FC Barcelona have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Villarreal 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for FC Barcelona vs Villarreal?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.