Villarreal vs FC Barcelona: match statistics
Villarreal vs FC Barcelona: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Villarreal played against FC Barcelona in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on December 21, 2025. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Villarreal has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. FC Barcelona has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Villarreal scores 2.07 goals per game and allows 0.87. FC Barcelona scores 2.88 and allows 1.18. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Villarreal's games and 71% of FC Barcelona's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 88%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FC Barcelona has the higher season xG average, 2.24 to 1.53 per game. Villarreal takes 13.3 shots per game, while FC Barcelona takes 19.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Villarreal leads at halftime in 60% of its games and scores 1.13 goals per game after halftime. FC Barcelona leads at halftime in 53% and scores 1.47 after halftime.
When the teams score
Villarreal's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). For FC Barcelona, it is minutes 0-15 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats 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
| Villarreal | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.37 |
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.
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 39% better for: goals scored per game.
2.07 goals / game - Villarreal · 2.88 goals / game - FC Barcelona
Villarreal is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.87 goals / game - Villarreal · 1.18 goals / game - FC Barcelona
Villarreal scores in 93% of games (14 of 15 meczów), while FC Barcelona keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 meczów).
FC Barcelona scores in 100% of games (17 of 17 meczów), while Villarreal keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 of 15 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 - Villarreal
Over / Under - FC Barcelona
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.
Villarreal is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2.07 pts / game - Villarreal · 1.82 pts / game - FC Barcelona
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Villarreal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 73%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
FC Barcelona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 53% of games and wins 82%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 0% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +6 |
* 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 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* 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
Villarreal
FC Barcelona
* 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
| Villarreal | Liga | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.93 | 2.54 | ▲ 4.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 51% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 46% | ▲ 88% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 67% | ▲ 94% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 81% | ▲ 94% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Villarreal vs FC Barcelona?
The La Liga match finished Villarreal 0:2 FC Barcelona. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Villarreal vs FC Barcelona?
Villarreal score 2.07 goals per game on average and FC Barcelona 2.88. The La Liga average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Villarreal's matches and 71% of FC Barcelona's.
What form are Villarreal and FC Barcelona in?
Over the last 5 games Villarreal have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and FC Barcelona 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Villarreal vs FC Barcelona?
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.