Barcelona vs Villarreal preview: November 22, 2026
Barcelona (11-0-1 W-D-L, 33 pts, 1st) host Villarreal (4-3-5 W-D-L, 15 pts, 8th) at Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona on November 22, 2026 in the 2026-27 La Liga.
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How do Barcelona and Villarreal compare heading into their match?
- Barcelona are 1st with 33 points from 12 matches (11-0-1 W-D-L); Villarreal are 8th with 15 points from 12 matches (4-3-5 W-D-L).
- Barcelona score 4 (1st most of 20) and concede 1.1 (5th fewest) per match. Villarreal score 1.4 (6th most of 20) and concede 1.3 (8th fewest) per match.
- Expected goals per match: Barcelona 3.2 for and 1.1 against; Villarreal 2.0 for and 1.0 against.
- Barcelona at home: 5-0-1 W-D-L in 6 (4 scored, 1.2 conceded per match). Villarreal away: 2-2-2 W-D-L in 6 (1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded).
- Last 5 La Liga matches: Barcelona 4-0-1 W-D-L, Villarreal 2-1-2 W-D-L.
- Both teams scored in 8 of 12 (67%) Barcelona matches and 7 of 12 (58%) Villarreal matches; 3 or more goals in 11 of 12 (92%) and 7 of 12 (58%).
- 2 earlier stored meetings: Barcelona 2, Villarreal 0, draws 0.
La Liga matches this season only (Barcelona 12, Villarreal 12); ranks are among 20 clubs, 1st = the most. These are records so far, not a prediction.
Records
| Team | Record (2026-27) | Last 5 | Away (2026-27) | Home (2026-27) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 11-0-1 | 4-0-1 (3.4-1.2) | 6-0-0 (4-1) | 5-0-1 (4-1.2) |
| Villarreal | 4-3-5 | 2-1-2 (0.8-0.6) | 2-2-2 (1.5-1.3) | 2-1-3 (1.3-1.2) |
Record, Away and Home cover the complete 2026-27 La Liga season. Last 5 is the 5 most recent 2026-27 La Liga matches. In parentheses: goals for and against per match. Records read wins, draws, then losses (W-D-L).
What matters in this match
Barcelona attack against Villarreal defense
| Barcelona for | Villarreal against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 4 (1st) | 1.3 (12th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 3.2 (1st) | 1.0 (18th) |
| Shots per match | 20.1 (1st) | 10.9 (19th) |
| Shots on target per match | 7.8 (1st) | 3.3 (19th) |
| Big chances per match | 5.8 (1st) | 1.8 (15th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 13.8 (1st) | 6.7 (19th) |
| Corners per match | 6.4 (3rd) | 4.4 (15th) |
Villarreal attack against Barcelona defense
| Villarreal for | Barcelona against | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals per match | 1.4 (6th) | 1.1 (16th) |
| Expected goals (xG) per match | 2.0 (3rd) | 1.1 (17th) |
| Shots per match | 16.8 (4th) | 7.3 (20th) |
| Shots on target per match | 5.9 (4th) | 3.3 (19th) |
| Big chances per match | 3.1 (3rd) | 2.2 (11th) |
| Shots inside the box per match | 10.8 (3rd) | 4.8 (20th) |
| Corners per match | 7.4 (1st) | 2.9 (20th) |
Each club’s attacking figures beside what the other club has conceded per match. Rank 1st = the most in the competition, for chances created and for chances allowed alike.
Home and away
| Barcelona, home matches | Villarreal, away matches | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 6 | 6 |
| Record | 5-0-1 W-D-L | 2-2-2 W-D-L |
| Goals scored per match | 4 | 1.5 |
| Goals conceded per match | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Clean sheets | 2 of 6 (33%) | 0 of 6 (0%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 6 (0%) | 2 of 6 (33%) |
| Both teams scored | 4 of 6 (67%) | 4 of 6 (67%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 6 of 6 (100%) | 4 of 6 (67%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 5 of 6 (83%) | 4 of 6 (67%) |
Scoring patterns
| Barcelona | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean sheets | 4 of 12 (33%) | 2 of 12 (17%) |
| Failed to score | 0 of 12 (0%) | 4 of 12 (33%) |
| Both teams scored | 8 of 12 (67%) | 7 of 12 (58%) |
| 2 or more match goals | 12 of 12 (100%) | 8 of 12 (67%) |
| 3 or more match goals | 11 of 12 (92%) | 7 of 12 (58%) |
| 4 or more match goals | 8 of 12 (67%) | 5 of 12 (42%) |
| Goals per match, 1st half | 1.9 for, 0.5 against | 0.6 for, 0.8 against |
| Goals per match, 2nd half | 2.1 for, 0.6 against | 0.8 for, 0.5 against |
Counts from stored final scores and half-time scores, with the number of matches. Match goals are both clubs’ goals.
Full team comparison
| Per match | Barcelona | Villarreal |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.2 (1st) | 2.0 (3rd) |
| Expected goals (xG), opponents | 1.1 (17th) | 1.0 (18th) |
| Shots | 20.1 (1st) | 16.8 (4th) |
| Shots, opponents | 7.3 (20th) | 10.9 (19th) |
| Shots on target | 7.8 (1st) | 5.9 (4th) |
| Shots on target, opponents | 3.3 (19th) | 3.3 (19th) |
| Big chances | 5.8 (1st) | 3.1 (3rd) |
| Big chances, opponents | 2.2 (11th) | 1.8 (15th) |
| Possession % | 69.6 (1st) | 61.6 (2nd) |
| Passes | 701.8 (1st) | 567.3 (3rd) |
| Passes, opponents | 297.5 (20th) | 353 (19th) |
| Corners | 6.4 (3rd) | 7.4 (1st) |
| Corners, opponents | 2.9 (20th) | 4.4 (15th) |
| Fouls | 10.8 (16th) | 10.8 (17th) |
| Fouls, opponents | 10.7 (18th) | 12.3 (11th) |
| Yellow cards | 1.5 (18th) | 2 (11th) |
| Yellow cards, opponents | 2.2 (12th) | 2.8 (2nd) |
| Shots inside the box | 13.8 (1st) | 10.8 (3rd) |
| Shots inside the box, opponents | 4.8 (20th) | 6.7 (19th) |
| Shots outside the box | 6.3 (4th) | 5.9 (5th) |
| Shots outside the box, opponents | 2.4 (20th) | 4.3 (18th) |
| Big chances missed | 3.3 (1st) | 2.6 (2nd) |
| Big chances missed, opponents | 1.3 (15th) | 1.3 (14th) |
| Offsides | 2.8 (4th) | 2.7 (5th) |
| Offsides, opponents | 3.5 (2nd) | 1.7 (10th) |
| Pass accuracy % | 91.1 (1st) | 88.1 (2nd) |
| Pass accuracy %, opponents | 75.4 (20th) | 78.2 (19th) |
| Long balls | 33.4 (19th) | 41.7 (18th) |
| Long balls, opponents | 52.4 (8th) | 50.5 (13th) |
| Long balls completed | 19.9 (19th) | 24.2 (12th) |
| Long balls completed, opponents | 22.2 (17th) | 22.8 (16th) |
| Crosses | 11.6 (20th) | 17.6 (6th) |
| Crosses, opponents | 10.2 (20th) | 12.8 (18th) |
| Crosses completed | 2.9 (17th) | 3.7 (13th) |
| Crosses completed, opponents | 2.4 (20th) | 2.5 (18th) |
| Dribbles completed | 12.3 (1st) | 9.7 (4th) |
| Dribbles completed, opponents | 7.6 (11th) | 8.7 (6th) |
| Tackles | 16 (15th) | 15.5 (16th) |
| Tackles, opponents | 17.9 (5th) | 20.9 (1st) |
| Interceptions | 7.8 (18th) | 7.6 (19th) |
| Interceptions, opponents | 10.8 (1st) | 9.7 (5th) |
| Clearances | 18.8 (17th) | 18.6 (18th) |
| Clearances, opponents | 19.2 (16th) | 30.5 (1st) |
| Ground duels won | 38.2 (5th) | 36.8 (7th) |
| Ground duels won, opponents | 35.7 (12th) | 40.2 (2nd) |
| Aerial duels won | 9.5 (14th) | 8.8 (16th) |
| Aerial duels won, opponents | 5.7 (19th) | 8.3 (18th) |
| Big saves | 0.3 (19th) | 0.6 (14th) |
| Big saves, opponents | 1.2 (4th) | 1.3 (3rd) |
"Opponents" rows are what each club’s opponents recorded against it. Averages over the matches that publish each statistic; rank among 20 clubs.
Recent results, all stored competitions
Barcelona
- Nov 8, 2026 (La Liga): W 2-1 at Atlético Madrid
- Nov 3, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): W 3-0 vs Aston Villa
- Oct 31, 2026 (La Liga): W 6-1 vs Alavés
- Oct 25, 2026 (La Liga): L 1-2 vs Real Madrid
- Oct 20, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 2-4 at Paris Saint-Germain
- Oct 17, 2026 (La Liga): W 5-2 at Real Betis
Villarreal
- Nov 8, 2026 (La Liga): W 2-0 vs Getafe
- Nov 3, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 0-6 vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Oct 30, 2026 (La Liga): L 0-1 vs Espanyol
- Oct 24, 2026 (La Liga): W 2-1 at Valencia
- Oct 20, 2026 (UEFA Champions League): L 3-4 at Liverpool
- Oct 17, 2026 (La Liga): D 0-0 vs Elche
Head-to-head
| Date | Season | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 2025-26 | Barcelona 4-1 Villarreal (at Barcelona) |
| Dec 21, 2025 | 2025-26 | Barcelona 2-0 Villarreal (at Villarreal) |
Players to research
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal | forward | 12 | 10 G, 8 A, 64 SH | 3 G, 26 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Raphinha | forward | 11 | 15 G, 3 A, 38 SH | 6 G, 17 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Anthony Gordon | forward | 11 | 2 G, 4 A, 23 SH | 2 G, 11 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Fermín López | midfielder | 11 | 7 G, 5 A, 23 SH | 3 G, 12 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Dani Olmo | midfielder | 9 | 1 G, 3 A, 14 SH | 1 G, 8 SH | Shots, assists |
| Xavi Espart | defender | 8 | 1 G, 2 A, 8 SH | 1 G, 6 SH | Assists |
| Player | Pos | Apps | 2026-27 totals | Last 5 | Prop research |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | forward | 12 | 3 G, 1 A, 26 SH | 1 G, 7 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals |
| Ayoze Pérez | forward | 12 | 1 G, 3 A, 19 SH | 0 G, 4 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Nicolas Pépé | forward | 8 | 2 G, 1 A, 17 SH | 1 G, 10 SH | Shots, shots on target, goals, assists |
| Alberto Moleiro | midfielder | 12 | 2 G, 4 A, 20 SH | 0 G, 10 SH | Shots, shots on target, assists |
| Pape Gueye | midfielder | 11 | 3 G, 0 A, 19 SH | 0 G, 13 SH | Shots, shots on target |
| Carlos Romero | defender | 8 | 1 G, 0 A, 7 SH | 1 G, 5 SH | Shots |
Players with a StatsNext page, the leading goal contributors by position. Appearances and totals are this La Liga season; last 5 is the player's last five stored appearances. Prop research links open the player's StatsNext prop pages: how often statistical thresholds were reached, never sportsbook lines or prices. No prop page means too few appearances with the statistic at a typical market level so far; the player page still has every stored statistic.
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