Sunday , 16 August 2026

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Villarreal CF
3 – 4
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Sun 27 Aug 2023 · 15:30 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica 21,679 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 13' Pablo Gavira
0–2 15' Frenkie de Jong
Juan Foyth 26' 1–2
Alexander Sorloth 40' 2–2
Alex Baena 50' 3–2
3–3 68' Ferran Torres
3–4 71' Robert Lewandowski
Y 44' Lamine Yamal
Juan Foyth 45' Y
Y 45' Robert Lewandowski
RamonTerrats Espacio 57' Y
Matteo Gabbia 80' Y
Y 82' Eric Garcia

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Match Details

  • Referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jose Naranjo Perez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Diego Sanchez Rojo (Spain)
10 games this season 🟨 0.9/game ⚽ 4.4 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

3
1
12
Villarreal CF 16 games · Avg 4.3 goals FC Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-27 Villarreal CF 3–4 FC Barcelona 2023-02-12 Villarreal CF 0–1 FC Barcelona 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

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug FC Barcelona H 3–4 L
18 Aug RCD Mallorca A 1–0 W
13 Aug Real Betis Balompié H 1–2 L
04 Jun Club Atlético de Madrid H 2–2 D
28 May Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–2 L
24 May Cadiz CF H 2–0 W
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Aug Villarreal CF A 4–3 W
20 Aug Cadiz CF H 2–0 W
13 Aug Getafe CF A 0–0 D
04 Jun RC Celta de Vigo A 1–2 L
28 May RCD Mallorca H 3–0 W
23 May Real Valladolid CF A 1–3 L

Season Stats

Villarreal CF FC Barcelona
#11 Position #9
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

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

Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts). FC Barcelona are 9th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Villarreal CF welcome FC Barcelona for this crunch clash at Estadio de la Ceramica.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Barcelona that had 513 games and scored 767 goals.
  • 13' What a strike from Pablo Gavira! The score is 0-1.
  • 15' Frenkie de Jong adds to his 0 season tally! FC Barcelona lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Estadio de la Ceramica. FC Barcelona seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' Robert Lewandowski has been relatively quiet despite scoring 304 goals in his last 540 appearances.
  • 26' A goal from the Argentina international Juan Foyth! He fires home on 26 to make it 1-2!
  • 31' Supporters expect more eagerness from Alex Baena, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de la Ceramica with 7 goals in the last 7 games.
  • 36' Spain international Santi Comesana has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' What composure from Alexander Sorloth! The Norway international strokes it home. 2-2.
  • 44' Poor challenge from Lamine Yamal. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Juan Foyth on 45 minutes.
  • 46' FC Barcelona make a change. Andreas Christensen trudges off to be replaced by Eric Garcia on 46 minutes.
  • 50' A goal from the Spain international Alex Baena! He fires home on 50 to make it 3-2!
  • 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 57' Villarreal CF player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 62' FC Barcelona fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 63' FC Barcelona make a change. Oriol Romeu trudges off to be replaced by Ferran Torres on 63 minutes.
  • 68' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ferran Torres makes it 3-3.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Denis Suarez. He replaces Etienne Capoue on 70 minute.
  • 71' The Poland Robert Lewandowski breaks the deadlock on 71 minutes. 3-4!
  • 76' The FC Barcelona manager makes a substitution. Lamine Yamal departs to be replaced by Ansu Fati.
  • 77' Fresh legs for Villarreal CF! Jose Morales comes on to replace Alex Baena.
  • 80' Matteo Gabbia picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 82' A meaty challenge results in booking for Eric Garcia on 82.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Villarreal CF — Ben Brereton on, Dani Parejo off on 86 minutes.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Barcelona to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Quique Setien

FC Barcelona Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Xavi Hernandez

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2023-08-27 Villarreal CF 3–4 FC Barcelona 2023-02-12 Villarreal CF 0–1 FC Barcelona 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

Villarreal CF Form

2023-08-27 Villarreal CF 3–4 FC Barcelona L 2023-08-18 RCD Mallorca 0–1 Villarreal CF W 2023-08-13 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Betis Balompié L 2023-06-04 Villarreal CF 2–2 Club Atlético de Madrid D 2023-05-28 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 2–1 Villarreal CF L 2023-05-24 Villarreal CF 2–0 Cadiz CF W

FC Barcelona Form

2023-08-27 Villarreal CF 3–4 FC Barcelona W 2023-08-20 FC Barcelona 2–0 Cadiz CF W 2023-08-13 Getafe CF 0–0 FC Barcelona D 2023-06-04 RC Celta de Vigo 2–1 FC Barcelona L 2023-05-28 FC Barcelona 3–0 RCD Mallorca W 2023-05-23 Real Valladolid CF 3–1 FC Barcelona L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.89 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: FC Barcelona or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF28% Draw32% FC Barcelona40%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
60%
Draw or FC Barcelona
72%
Villarreal CF or FC Barcelona
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF19% Draw55% FC Barcelona26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–4 not predicted
3 – 4
Actual
0 – 0
16%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 2
7.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 3
2.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 18% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 22% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 11% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
41% ✓

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