Our Barcelona vs Villarreal Prediction: 2-1
Barcelona vs Villarreal in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 15:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Barcelona vs Villarreal 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
Barcelona's Last Match – Barcelona vs Levante
Barcelona will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Spain La Liga win against Levante on February 22. In that match, Barcelona controlled 73% of possession and managed 16 shots on goal, with 9 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barcelona | 73% | 16 (9) | 2.92 | 75 |
 Levante | 27% | 4 (2) | 0.53 | 25 |
Villarreal's Last Match – Villarreal vs Valencia
Villarreal will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 Spain La Liga success over Valencia on February 22. In that match, Villarreal recorded 43% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Villarreal | 43% | 9 (5) | 2.05 | 47 |
 Valencia | 57% | 6 (3) | 1.62 | 60 |
Barcelona vs Villarreal Stats
Key Stats
| Barcelona | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.83 | Attacking Strength | 1.5 |
| 0.44 | Defence Strength | 0.85 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barcelona are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Villarreal average 1.4 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Barcelona 24-13
Villarreal 14-16
What are the odds for this match?
Barcelona to win: @1.3
Draw: @6.5
Villarreal to win: @7
Lineups
Barcelona (4-3-3) : Joan Garcia, Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Alejandro Balde, Marc Bernal, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Fermín Lopez, Raphinha, Ferran Torres
Villarreal (4-4-2) : Luiz Junior, Santiago Mourino, Pau Navarro, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona, Nicolas Pepe, Santi Comesana, Pape Gueye, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Perez, Georges Mikautadze
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