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Villarreal vs Napoli - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Champions League Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal
Tue, Oct 13, 2026
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07:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Villarreal host Napoli in the Champions League. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. Recent numbers: Villarreal at 1.83 goals for, 1.43 against; Napoli at 1.63 for, 1.27 against. Head-to-head, Villarreal have won 2 to Napoli's 2, with 1 draws. They last met on Dec 17, 2022, ending 2:3. The numbers (1.38 xG vs 1.88) point toward Napoli. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

51%
Villarreal
15%
Draws
34%
Napoli
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Villarreal

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

15% / Low Confidence
  • Villarreal's 1.83 goals per match outpaces what Napoli have produced (1.63).
  • 42% — that's where the model lands on Villarreal taking it.
  • European nights carry their own weight — this Champions League fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 77.4%
Villarreal Clean Sheet 10%
Napoli Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Villarreal Napoli
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 15 15
Draws 5 5
Losses 10 10
Goals Scored 1.83 1.63
Goals Conceded 1.43 1.27
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Dec 17, 2022 Club Friendly
Napoli vs Villarreal
2:3
Feb 25, 2016 Europa League
Napoli vs Villarreal
1:1
Feb 18, 2016 Europa League
Villarreal vs Napoli
1:0
Dec 7, 2011 Champions League
Villarreal vs Napoli
0:2
Sep 27, 2011 Champions League
Napoli vs Villarreal
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Villarreal 40 / 100
Napoli 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Villarreal Napoli

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Villarreal's goal record stands at 87% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Napoli has conceded goals in 70% of their last 30 outings.

Games between these two average 2.40 goals.

Napoli's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.

Scoring Trends

Villarreal VS Napoli
1.5 Goals Scored 1.88
1.88 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Villarreal

(Home)
20 Sept
Villarreal
3 : 1
Levante
17 Sept
Malaga
1 : 3
Villarreal
14 Sept
Villarreal
1 : 2
Betis
08 Sept
Dortmund
3 : 2
Villarreal
05 Sept
Villarreal
2 : 3
Dep. A Coruna
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Napoli

(Away)
20 Sept
Fiorentina
1 : 1
Napoli
13 Sept
Napoli
1 : 0
Bologna
09 Sept
Napoli
0 : 1
Arsenal
05 Sept
Inter
3 : 2
Napoli
30 Aug
Napoli
1 : 2
Como
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 PSG 1 1 0 0 6:1 3
2 Bayern Munich 1 1 0 0 5:0 3
3 Barcelona 1 1 0 0 5:1 3
4 Manchester United 1 1 0 0 4:0 3
5 Como 1 1 0 0 4:1 3
6 VfB Stuttgart 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
7 Sporting CP 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
8 Manchester City 1 1 0 0 2:0 3
9 Aston Villa 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
10 Lens 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
11 Betis 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
12 Dortmund 1 1 0 0 3:2 3
13 Liverpool 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
14 Real Madrid 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
15 Arsenal 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
16 AEK 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
17 AS Roma 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
18 Shakhtar 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
19 PSV 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
20 Fenerbahce 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
21 Villarreal 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
22 Lille 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
23 Slavia Prague 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
24 Club Brugge 1 0 0 1 2:3 0
25 Inter 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
26 Atl. Madrid 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
27 Napoli 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
28 LASK Linz 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
29 Viking 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
30 Galatasaray 1 0 0 1 1:3 0
31 FC Porto 1 0 0 1 0:2 0
32 RB Leipzig 1 0 0 1 1:4 0
33 Feyenoord 1 0 0 1 1:5 0
34 Sabah Baku 1 0 0 1 0:4 0
35 Slovan Bratislava 1 0 0 1 1:6 0
36 Bodo/Glimt 1 0 0 1 0:5 0
Promotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8-finals)
Promotion - Champions League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals)