Thursday , 2 July 2026

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
Villarreal CF
1 – 5
Full Time
FC Barcelona
Sun 22 Sep 2024 · 16:30 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica 22,048 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 20' Robert Lewandowski
0–2 35' Robert Lewandowski
Ayoze Perez 38' 1–2
1–3 58' Pablo Torre
1–4 74' Raphinha
1–5 83' Raphinha
Dani Parejo 2' Y
Alex Baena 52' Y
Eric Bailly 66' Y
Y 82' Pau Victor Delgado
Ayoze Perez 85' Y
Sergi Cardona 89' Y
Ilias Akhomach 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Gonzalo Garcia Gonzalez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Adrian Diaz Gonzalez (Spain)

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

3
1
12
Villarreal CF 16 games · Avg 4.3 goals FC Barcelona
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-22 Villarreal CF 1–5 FC Barcelona 2024-01-27 FC Barcelona 3–5 Villarreal CF 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

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Sep FC Barcelona H 1–5 L
14 Sep RCD Mallorca A 2–1 W
31 Aug Valencia CF A 1–1 D
26 Aug RC Celta de Vigo H 4–3 W
23 Aug Sevilla FC A 2–1 W
19 Aug Club Atletico de Madrid H 2–2 D
FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Sep Villarreal CF A 5–1 W
19 Sep AS Monaco FC A 1–2 L
15 Sep Girona FC A 4–1 W
31 Aug Real Valladolid CF H 7–0 W
27 Aug Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 2–1 W
24 Aug Athletic Club H 2–1 W

Season Stats

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

Key Stats

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

Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). FC Barcelona are 1st (94 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.
  • 2' It’s a booking for Villarreal CF player. Dani Parejo gets a card.
  • 7' Dani Parejo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 41 goals in his last 422 appearances.
  • 12' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Villarreal CF side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Villarreal CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past FC Barcelona's compact 4-3-3.
  • 20' The Poland Robert Lewandowski breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 0-1!
  • 25' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Barcelona is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' A stunning finish from Robert Lewandowski — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 38' Ayoze Perez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
  • 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' Inaki Pena is replacing Marc-Andre ter Stegen for the FC Barcelona side.
  • 50' Inigo Martinez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 52' Villarreal CF receives a card for a hard tackle on 52.
  • 57' Villarreal CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 58' A stunning finish from Pablo Torre — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 59' FC Barcelona make a change. Sergi Dominguez trudges off to be replaced by Pau Cubarsi on 59 minutes.
  • 63' Thierno Barry has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yeremy on 63 minute.
  • 66' A moment of madness from Eric Bailly on 66 minutes earns him a card. Villarreal CF will be frustrated.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Dani Parejo as he leaves the pitch. Pape Gueye steps in for Villarreal CF.
  • 74' Against the run of play, Raphinha has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 78' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 78 minute. Alex Baena leaves to be changed by Ilias Akhomach.
  • 81' A change in the FC Barcelona ranks — Inigo Martinez exits the field as Hector Fort enters on 81.
  • 82' The referee shows FC Barcelona player a card on 82.
  • 83' What composure from Raphinha! The Brazil international strokes it home. 1-5.
  • 85' That looks like a foul for a card for Ayoze Perez.
  • 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sergi Cardona on 89.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ilias Akhomach.
  • The points are shared — Villarreal CF 1-5 FC Barcelona. Honours even.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

FC Barcelona Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2024-09-22 Villarreal CF 1–5 FC Barcelona 2024-01-27 FC Barcelona 3–5 Villarreal CF 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

Villarreal CF Form

2024-09-22 Villarreal CF 1–5 FC Barcelona L 2024-09-14 RCD Mallorca 1–2 Villarreal CF W 2024-08-31 Valencia CF 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2024-08-26 Villarreal CF 4–3 RC Celta de Vigo W 2024-08-23 Sevilla FC 1–2 Villarreal CF W 2024-08-19 Villarreal CF 2–2 Club Atletico de Madrid D

FC Barcelona Form

2024-09-22 Villarreal CF 1–5 FC Barcelona W 2024-09-19 AS Monaco FC 2–1 FC Barcelona L 2024-09-15 Girona FC 1–4 FC Barcelona W 2024-08-31 FC Barcelona 7–0 Real Valladolid CF W 2024-08-27 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1–2 FC Barcelona W 2024-08-24 FC Barcelona 2–1 Athletic Club W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.67 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.82 FC Barcelona xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF25% Draw21% FC Barcelona54%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes76% 0% No24%
Avg goals/match: 4.49
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 81%
19%
± 3.5 64%
36%
± 4.5 46%
54%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
46%
Draw or FC Barcelona
75%
Villarreal CF or FC Barcelona
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF20% Draw34% FC Barcelona46%
Actual: FC Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 3
6.8%
1 – 1
6%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 3
5.6%
1 – 4
4.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 1
4.4%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 4
4%
3 – 2
3.4%
3 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push FC Barcelona covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 6% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 11% 79%
-0.5 21% — 79%
+0.5 40% — 60%
+1 40% 19% 41%
+1.5 59% — 41%
+2 59% 17% 24%
+2.5 76% — 24%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
7% ✓
FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

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