10 December 2017 at 19:45

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Barcelona dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Villarreal3wins
0draws10 meetings
Barcelona7wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

4.3

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (16%) — the odds may underestimate Barcelona.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 17.0%Draw 22.3%Away 65.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.504.331.53
Max6.164.711.55
Market favourite:Barcelona · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market15.9%20.8%63.3%
Public market15.9%22.0%62.2%
Δ1.2%1.1%

Villarreal vs Barcelona — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Barcelona
Result vs. Market: Barcelona (65%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

VillarrealHalf-time:00Barcelona
9Shots16
5Shots on target6

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
28/02/26Barcelona4–1Villarreal1.30/6.50/7.00
21/12/25Villarreal0–2Barcelona3.47/4.80/1.83
18/05/25Barcelona2–3Villarreal1.85/4.17/3.76
22/09/24Villarreal1–5Barcelona3.83/4.05/1.86
27/01/24Barcelona3–5Villarreal1.33/5.73/7.92
27/08/23Villarreal3–4Barcelona3.47/3.55/2.00
12/02/23Villarreal0–1Barcelona4.16/3.92/1.82
20/10/22Barcelona3–0Villarreal1.50/4.64/6.16
22/05/22Barcelona0–2Villarreal2.11/3.96/3.12
27/11/21Villarreal1–3Barcelona2.72/3.44/2.60

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Villarreal

W 407D 243L 293
Over 2.551
Goals scored1388

Away Record: Barcelona

W 815D 240L 200
Over 2.563
Goals scored2866

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2:0. The match was played in La Liga 2017. Goals were scored by L. Suárez 72′, L. Messi 83′. 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Villarreal had 32% possession while Barcelona held 68%. Villarreal had 9 shots (5 on target) compared to 16 (6 on target) for Barcelona. Villarreal made 2 substitutions, Barcelona made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Villarreal and Barcelona — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Villarreal
Barcelona
Kick Off
Half Time
Rúben SemedoSamu Castillejo
48′
58′
Denis SuárezPaco Alcácer
Raba60′
R. SorianoA. Rukavina
64′
68′
PaulinhoAleix Vidal
72′
L. Suárez

assist: Paco Alcácer

83′
L. Messi

assist: Sergio Busquets

Álvaro González86′
86′
Sergio BusquetsAndré Gomes
Full Time

Match Statistics

Villarreal had 32% possession against Barcelona's 68%. Villarreal registered 9 shots (5 on target) while Barcelona managed 16 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 2–4. Fouls committed: 18–13.

5Shots on Goal6
3Shots off Goal7
9Total Shots16
1Blocked Shots3
5Shots insidebox10
4Shots outsidebox6
18Fouls13
2Corner Kicks4
3Offsides5
32%Ball Possession68%
2Yellow Cards1
1Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves5
354Total passes778
279Passes accurate693
79%Passes %89%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Villarreal have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Barcelona show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Villarreal

DWLWDW

Barcelona

WWWLWW

Villarreal vs Barcelona Head to Head Results

Villarreal and Barcelona have met 29 times — Villarreal won 3, Barcelona won 22, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Barcelona leads the head-to-head with 22 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 112 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.86 per match (34 for the home side, 78 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (62%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (72%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–5 in 2024.

3

Villarreal

4

Drawn

22

Barcelona

Goals: 34Goals: 78

Recent Meetings (29)

28 Feb 2026Barcelona4 – 1Villarreal
21 Dec 2025Villarreal0 – 2Barcelona
18 May 2025Barcelona2 – 3Villarreal
22 Sept 2024Villarreal1 – 5Barcelona
27 Jan 2024Barcelona3 – 5Villarreal
27 Aug 2023Villarreal3 – 4Barcelona
12 Feb 2023Villarreal0 – 1Barcelona
20 Oct 2022Barcelona3 – 0Villarreal
22 May 2022Barcelona0 – 2Villarreal
27 Nov 2021Villarreal1 – 3Barcelona
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026