Thursday , 2 July 2026

FC Barcelona vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
FC Barcelona
3 – 0
Full Time
Villarreal CF
Thu 20 Oct 2022 · 19:00 UTC Camp Nou HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 90' Pau Torres

Overview

Match Preview

FC Barcelona vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Camp Nou.

Match Details

  • Referee Diego Barbero
  • Referee Carlos del Cerro
  • Referee Gonzalo Garcia
  • Referee Guadalupe Porras
  • Referee Jaime Latre
  • Referee Antonio Monter

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

12
1
3
FC Barcelona 16 games · Avg 4.3 goals Villarreal CF
Last 5 meetings
2022-10-20 FC Barcelona 3–0 Villarreal CF 2022-05-22 FC Barcelona 0–2 Villarreal CF 2021-11-27 Villarreal CF 1–3 FC Barcelona 2021-04-25 Villarreal CF 1–2 FC Barcelona 2020-09-27 FC Barcelona 4–0 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Villarreal CF H 3–0 W
16 Oct Real Madrid CF A 1–3 L
12 Oct FC Internazionale Milano H 3–3 D
09 Oct RC Celta de Vigo H 1–0 W
04 Oct FC Internazionale Milano A 0–1 L
01 Oct RCD Mallorca A 1–0 W
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct FC Barcelona A 0–3 L
17 Oct CA Osasuna H 2–0 W
09 Oct Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–1 L
01 Oct Cadiz CF A 0–0 D
18 Sep Sevilla FC H 1–1 D
11 Sep Real Betis Balompie A 0–1 L

Season Stats

FC Barcelona Villarreal CF
#1 Position #3
94 Points 72
38 Played 38
31 / 1 / 6 W / D / L 22 / 6 / 10
95 Scored 72
36 Conceded 46
+59 GD +26
2.47 PPG 1.89
82% Win % 58%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Barcelona are 1st (94 pts). Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Camp Nou will turn into a battlefield for FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF.
  • 5' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' Alfonso Pedraza, a Spain , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' FC Barcelona have won 767 goals from 513 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 25' The whistle greets Alfonso Pedraza as he departs to be replaced by Johan Mojica.
  • 30' Jules Kounde needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 36 Yellow cards this season.
  • 31' Robert Lewandowski doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 35' What a moment for Robert Lewandowski! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 38' Ansu Fati adds to his 0 season tally! FC Barcelona lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 39' A goal from the Spain international Ansu Fati! He fires home on 39 to make it 4-0!
  • 44' FC Barcelona are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Villarreal CF's shape.
  • 46' The whistle greets Arnaut Danjuma as he departs to be replaced by Jose Luis Morales.
  • 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 56' Spain international Femenia Far has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 57' Trigueros is replacing Manu Morlanes for the Villarreal CF side.
  • 58' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Alberto Moreno on, Nicolas Jackson off on 58 minutes.
  • 63' Villarreal CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 70' Sergi Roberto makes way for Hector Bellerin at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Barcelona.
  • 75' Ousmane Dembele is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ansu Fati at the 75 minute mark.
  • 78' FC Barcelona make a change. Jules Kounde trudges off to be replaced by Pique on 78 minutes.
  • 80' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Aissa Mandi is hanging Albiol on the field on 80 minute.
  • 85' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pau Torres on 90.
  • FC Barcelona celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

FC Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xavi Hernandez

Villarreal CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Unai Emery

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ansu Fati 5
Robert Lewandowski 5
Antoine Griezmann 4
Lionel Messi 3
Samuel Chukwueze 3
Raphinha 2
Pedri 2
Ayoze Perez 2

Head to Head

2022-10-20 FC Barcelona 3–0 Villarreal CF 2022-05-22 FC Barcelona 0–2 Villarreal CF 2021-11-27 Villarreal CF 1–3 FC Barcelona 2021-04-25 Villarreal CF 1–2 FC Barcelona 2020-09-27 FC Barcelona 4–0 Villarreal CF

FC Barcelona Form

2022-10-20 FC Barcelona 3–0 Villarreal CF W 2022-10-16 Real Madrid CF 3–1 FC Barcelona L 2022-10-12 FC Barcelona 3–3 FC Internazionale Milano D 2022-10-09 FC Barcelona 1–0 RC Celta de Vigo W 2022-10-04 FC Internazionale Milano 1–0 FC Barcelona L 2022-10-01 RCD Mallorca 0–1 FC Barcelona W

Villarreal CF Form

2022-10-20 FC Barcelona 3–0 Villarreal CF L 2022-10-17 Villarreal CF 2–0 CA Osasuna W 2022-10-09 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 1–0 Villarreal CF L 2022-10-01 Cadiz CF 0–0 Villarreal CF D 2022-09-18 Villarreal CF 1–1 Sevilla FC D 2022-09-11 Real Betis Balompie 1–0 Villarreal CF L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.4 FC Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: FC Barcelona to win 66% + Over 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Barcelona66% Draw20% Villarreal CF14%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

FC Barcelona or Draw
86%
Draw or Villarreal CF
34%
FC Barcelona or Villarreal CF
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Barcelona50% Draw38% Villarreal CF12%
Actual: FC Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
4.9%
4 – 0
4.7%
4 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — FC Barcelona

Handicap FC Barcelona covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 26% — 74%
-2 26% 20% 54%
-1.5 46% — 54%
-1 46% 22% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 8% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
39% ✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
10% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.