Based on last 50 matches in "Spain. LaLiga", up to 12/02/2018
To build a prediction for the Barcelona - Villarreal match, scheduled for 2 December 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Barcelona have played 50 matches, in which they won 34 of them, drew 13 times and lost 3 matches. Villarreal, having played 50 matches, won 21 times, drew 12 matches and lost 17 defeats. In the league, Barcelona average 2.6 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. Villarreal average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded. These sides last met on 8 May 2018 at Barcelona's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 12 out of 13 last matches involving Villarreal, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X3.13
In 5 out of last 6 away matches involving Villarreal, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X3.13
In 5 last matches, Barcelona concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.5
Villarreal does not lose by more than 1 goal in 32 out of 36 last matches.
H2 (+1.5)2.43
In 5 out of 6 last matches of Barcelona at home, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)1.9
In 11 last matches involving Barcelona, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.78
In 6 last matches involving Villarreal, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.78
In 6 last matches where Barcelona played at home, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.78
Barcelona scores over 2 goals in 4 out of 5 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)1.7
Barcelona scores over 2 goals in 6 out of last 9 home matches.
IT1O (2.5)1.7
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation. Several more Villarreal players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Хосе Мунуэра Монтера (Spain). Over the last 43 matches, he has shown 218 yellow cards (averaging 5.1 per match) and 14 red cards (averaging 0.3 per match), making him one of the strictest referees. He has awarded a penalty in 5% of matches (2 out of 43). Based on this statistic, an over on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.