2 December 2018 at 17:30

20
Full Time
Referee: Jose Luis Munuera Montero

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.

Barcelona7wins
0draws10 meetings
Villarreal3wins

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 (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (78%) — the odds may underestimate Villarreal.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.2%

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 80.6%Draw 15.1%Away 8.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.226.5011.00
Max1.256.9013.00
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 market77.5%14.0%8.4%
Public market76.6%14.7%8.7%

Barcelona vs Villarreal — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Barcelona
Result vs. Market: Barcelona (81%)

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.

BarcelonaHalf-time:10Villarreal
16Shots12
7Shots on target2

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: Barcelona

W 815D 240L 200
Over 2.563
Goals scored2866

Away Record: Villarreal

W 407D 243L 293
Over 2.551
Goals scored1388

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2:0. The match was played in La Liga 2018. Goals were scored by Piqué 35′, Carles Aleñà 87′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Barcelona had 61% possession while Villarreal held 39%. Barcelona had 15 shots (7 on target) compared to 12 (2 on target) for Villarreal. Barcelona made 2 substitutions, Villarreal made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Barcelona and Villarreal — 2 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Barcelona
Villarreal
Kick Off
11′Víctor Ruiz
26′Álvaro González
Piqué

assist: O. Dembélé

35′
Half Time
67′
TriguerosC. Bacca
A. VidalCarles Aleñà
70′
79′
Gerard MorenoK. Toko Ekambi
Philippe CoutinhoMalcom
80′
Carles Aleñà

assist: L. Messi

87′
88′
Santi CazorlaDani Raba
Full Time

Match Statistics

Barcelona had 61% possession against Villarreal's 39%. Barcelona registered 15 shots (7 on target) while Villarreal managed 12 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 11–1. Fouls committed: 9–17.

7Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal4
15Total Shots12
4Blocked Shots6
6Shots insidebox8
9Shots outsidebox4
9Fouls17
11Corner Kicks1
3Offsides2
61%Ball Possession39%
2Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
677Total passes420
616Passes accurate359
91%Passes %85%

Recent Form

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

Barcelona

WWWLWW

Villarreal

DWLWDW

Barcelona vs Villarreal Head to Head Results

Barcelona and Villarreal have met 29 times — Barcelona won 22, Villarreal won 3, 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 (78 for the home side, 34 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.

22

Barcelona

4

Drawn

3

Villarreal

Goals: 78Goals: 34

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