Our Villarreal B vs FC Cartagena Prediction: 1-0
Villarreal B vs FC Cartagena in the Spain Primera Division RFEF Group 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 16, 2026. We anticipate a close game, with Villarreal B securing a 1-0 win thanks to a crucial moment of quality against FC Cartagena.
This Villarreal B vs FC Cartagena prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Villarreal B's Last Match – Sevilla Atletico vs Villarreal B
Villarreal B will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Spain Primera Division RFEF Group 2 stalemate against Sevilla Atletico on January 9. In that match, Villarreal B saw 49% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sevilla Atletico | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 63 |
 Villarreal B | 49% | 0 (0) | - | 65 |
FC Cartagena's Last Match – FC Cartagena vs UD Ibiza
FC Cartagena will be looking to bounce back after a 1-4 Spain Primera Division RFEF Group 2 defeat against UD Ibiza on January 11. In that match, FC Cartagena recorded 50% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Cartagena | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 51 |
 UD Ibiza | 50% | 0 (9) | - | 45 |
Villarreal B vs FC Cartagena Stats
Key Stats
| Villarreal B | FC Cartagena | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.47 | Attacking Strength | 0.45 |
| 1.24 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Villarreal B are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while FC Cartagena average 0.9 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Villarreal B 12-5
FC Cartagena 9-13
What are the odds for this match?
Villarreal B to win: @2.25
Draw: @2.9
FC Cartagena to win: @2.9