- Barcelona have been held to a draw in their last to meetings with Villarreal in La Liga.
- These two sides have met 10 times at the Madrigal so far, sharing the points only once in April 2001 (4-4); five wins to the hosts and four to the guests complete the record.
- Villarreal have won five of their last six league fixtures, losing the remaining one against Getafe.
- At home, Juan Carlos Garrido's side are on a run of six consecutive wins, and have conceded only two goals in these fixtures.
- Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 12 league games (10 wins and two draws).
- Away from home, Pep Guardiola's side have won only three of their last six games, but have kept a clean sheet in the last three.
