Barcelona vs Villarreal CF

Current streaks

Recent form

Barcelona

Barcelona have been in scintillating form recently, winning four of their last six matches across all competitions. The Catalan giants have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting an impressive 17 times in these fixtures, averaging 2.83 goals per game. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 83% of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Notably, Barcelona have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, including a thrilling 4-3 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid in La Liga and a 4-3 defeat to Inter Milan in the Champions League. Despite their defensive frailties, conceding 13 goals in six games, Barcelona have maintained their position at the top of La Liga with 82 points from 35 games. The team's resilience is evident in their impressive run of eight games without a defeat in the league, showcasing their title-winning credentials.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF are currently enjoying a fine run of form, having won their last four matches in La Liga to climb to 5th position in the table. This impressive streak has seen them score nine goals whilst conceding only two, including three clean sheets. Their most recent victory, a 3-0 triumph over Leganés, was particularly noteworthy as it marked their highest-scoring game in this run. Despite a brief setback with a 3-0 loss to RC Celta, Villarreal have shown remarkable resilience, bouncing back with four consecutive wins. Their attacking prowess is evident, with an average of 1.83 goals scored per game over their last six matches, whilst their defence has also been solid, conceding just over one goal per game on average. The Yellow Submarine have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals, suggesting an exciting brand of football that fans have been enjoying.

Recent home/away form

Barcelona

Barcelona have been in scintillating form at home, boasting an impressive five-match winning streak in their last six games at the Camp Nou. The Catalan giants have been particularly prolific in front of goal, netting a remarkable 19 times across these six matches, averaging 3.17 goals per game. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 83% of their recent home fixtures have seen over 2.5 goals scored. Notably, Barcelona have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, including a thrilling 4-3 victory over arch-rivals Real Madrid in La Liga and a 4-3 win against RC Celta. While their defensive record has room for improvement, conceding 11 goals in six games, Barcelona's overall goal difference remains positive at +8, underlining their dominance on home soil.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF have displayed a solid away form in their recent La Liga matches, winning four out of their last six away games. The Yellow Submarine have shown resilience on the road, managing to secure three consecutive away victories against Getafe, Real Betis, and Girona. Despite a heavy 3-0 defeat to RC Celta, Villarreal have maintained a balanced goal difference in these six matches, scoring and conceding six goals each. Their defensive record is noteworthy, with two clean sheets in this period. Interestingly, half of their away games have seen under 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for tighter, low-scoring affairs. With this form contributing to their current 5th position in the league, Villarreal have proven themselves to be formidable opponents on their travels.