Barcelona vs Villarreal – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Football Spanish LaLiga Barcelona - Villarreal
Result
2:3
18/05/2025 at 13:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • LaLiga - Round 37
  • Referee: Munuera J. (Esp)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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vietnamVietnamSCTV Online

Match Stats

Expected Goals (xG)
1.261.77
Ball Possession
69%31%
Total shots
247
Shots on target
93
Big Chances
25
Corner Kicks
113
Passes
92% (630/686)78% (237/302)
Yellow Cards
20
Expected Goals (xG)
1.261.77
xG on target (xGOT)
1.371.43
Total shots
247
Shots on target
93
Shots off target
64
Blocked Shots
90
Shots inside the Box
117
Shots outside the Box
130
Hit the Woodwork
10
Big Chances
25
Corner Kicks
113
Touches in opposition box
4411
Accurate through passes
04
Offsides
21
Free Kicks
914
Passes
92% (630/686)78% (237/302)
Long passes
71% (32/45)49% (25/51)
Passes in final third
89% (295/332)58% (29/50)
Crosses
11% (3/28)22% (2/9)
Expected assists (xA)
1.651.14
Throw-ins
2115
Fouls
149
Tackles
77% (10/13)61% (11/18)
Duels won
4245
Clearances
1134
Interceptions
613
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper Saves
07
xGOT faced
1.431.37
Goals prevented
-1.57-0.63

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (2 - 1)
  • 4', 0 - 1, Perez A. , Pepe N. (A),
  • 38', 1 - 1, Yamal L. , Garcia E. (A),
  • 43', Garcia E. 🟨,
  • 45+5', 2 - 1, Lopez F. ,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 2)
  • 46', Pedri , de Jong F. ,
  • 46', Martin G. , Balde A. ,
  • 46', Perez A. , Barry T. ,
  • 51', 2 - 2, Comesana S. , Pino Y. (A),
  • 58', Parejo D. , Gueye P. ,
  • 64', Pino Y. , Buchanan T. ,
  • 64', Navarro P. , Kambwala W. ,
  • 74', Garcia E. , Fort H. ,
  • 74', Lewandowski R. , Victor P. ,
  • 77', Pepe N. , Moreno G. ,
  • 80', 2 - 3, Buchanan T. , Moreno G. (A),
  • 85', Gavi , Olmo D. ,
  • 86', Olmo D. 🟨,

Chances of winning


Barcelona
54.5%
Draw
21.8%
Villarreal
23.8%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
65.8% 17.7% 16.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

67.8% 17.2% 16%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Barcelona has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-11.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Barcelona's form might have worsened.
  • Villarreal has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.3%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Villarreal's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Barcelona than the current prediction. (+13.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Barcelona, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Villarreal than the current prediction. (-7.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Villarreal, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Barcelona - Villarreal Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.78
    (1.4)
    4.4
    (5.2)
    4.02
    (5.6)
    3.9%
    (8.5%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 4.00
  • What is the prediction for Barcelona - Villarreal?
  • Users Predictions: 67 users predict this event. Barcelona will win (votes: 38 - 56.7%). Villarreal will win (votes: 20 - 29.9%). It will Tie (votes: 9 - 13.4%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Barcelona: 44.8%68.6%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 10 high ROI users predict this event. Barcelona (votes: 2 - 20%). Villarreal (votes: 5 - 50%). Tie (votes: 3 - 30%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • BTS - yes (votes: 3 - 100%).
    • AH -1.5 - Villarreal (votes: 5 - 100%).
    • DC - Villarreal (votes: 5 - 100%).
    • AH -0.5 - Villarreal (votes: 7 - 100%).
    • AH -0.75 - Villarreal (votes: 3 - 75%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 2:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: )).
    • Barcelona is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Champions League (League phase )
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Barcelona won 4.
    • Right now, both teams are showing solid form.
    • Villarreal may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Barcelona might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There will not play in Barcelona: Araujo R. (Knee Injury) Bernal M. (Knee Injury) Kounde J. (Muscle Injury) Torres F. (Surgery)
    • There will not play in Villarreal: Akhomach I. (Knee Injury) Albiol R. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Villarreal: Barry T. (Injury) Kiko Femenia (Ankle Injury)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Barcelona won 15 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 57:25. (average 2.9:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Barcelona won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 26:10. (average 2.9:1.1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Barcelona - Villarreal were as follows:
    22.09.2024 Villarreal - Barcelona 1:5
    27.01.2024 Barcelona - Villarreal 3:5
    27.08.2023 Villarreal - Barcelona 3:4
    12.02.2023 Villarreal - Barcelona 0:1
    20.10.2022 Barcelona - Villarreal 3:0
    Latest results of Barcelona
    15.05.2025 Espanyol - Barcelona 0:2
    11.05.2025 Barcelona - Real Madrid 4:3
    06.05.2025 Inter Milan - Barcelona 4:3
    03.05.2025 Valladolid - Barcelona 1:2
    30.04.2025 Barcelona - Inter Milan 3:3
    Latest results of Villarreal
    14.05.2025 Villarreal - Leganés 3:0
    10.05.2025 Girona - Villarreal 0:1
    03.05.2025 Villarreal - Osasuna 4:2
    27.04.2025 Villarreal - Espanyol 1:0
    23.04.2025 Celta de Vigo - Villarreal 3:0
    Spanish LaLiga Table
    2025/26
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