Barcelona vs. Villarreal – Football Match Preview – January 27, 2024

Robert Lewandowski (ninth) and Gerard Moreno (sixth) battle in a game featuring two of the top scorers in LaLiga when FC Barcelona hosts Villarreal CF on January 27, 2024.

Barcelona met Real Betis away from home in its last match and prevailed by a final score of 4-2. Ferran Torres for three goals in the match against Real Betis.

Villarreal finished with a 1-1 home draw against RCD Mallorca in its last match on January 20. Alexander Sørloth‘s goal was Villarreal’s only in the match.

LaLiga Live Stream Info: Villarreal CF vs. FC Barcelona

• Match Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024

• Match Time: 12:30 PM ET

• Venue: Olímpic Lluís Companys

• TV: ESPN+

Watch FC Barcelona vs. Villarreal CF and catch all LaLiga action on ESPN+.

Matchup Stats & Insights

• Barcelona ranks third in LaLiga scoring 2.0 goals per game), while Villarreal is 18th defensively conceding 2.0 per match.

• Villarreal ranks seventh in LaLiga offensively averaging 1.3 goals per game, while Barcelona ranks sixth defensively after allowing 1.2 goals per game.

• Barcelona has a goal differential of +16 to rank fifth in league play.

• Villarreal’s goal differential of -14 ranks 17th in the league.

• Barcelona takes 15.5 shots per game on average (second in LaLiga), while Villarreal concedes 14.8 per game (19th).

• Villarreal takes 10.6 shots per game (15th in LaLiga), and Barcelona allows 10.3 per game (third in league).

• In terms of shot differential, Barcelona is second in the league, at +104 overall (+5.2 per game).

• Villarreal’s shot differential (-88 overall, -4.2 per game) is 19th in the league.

Barcelona Leaders

• With eight goals and four assists, Lewandowski is a key contributor for Barcelona.

• Torres has seven goals (13th in league) and two assists.

• Raphinha has added three goals and five assists.

• Joao Felix has four goals (on 39 shots, 2.3 per game) and three assists.

Villarreal Leaders

• Villarreal’s Moreno has nine goals (sixth in league) and two assists.

• Alexander Sorloth has seven goals (13th in league) and two assists.

• Alex Baena has one goal (on 41 shots, 1.9 per game) and six assists.

• Jose Luis Morales has five goals (on 13 shots, 0.6 per game).