Villarreal CF vs SSC Napoli: prediction, stats and odds
Europe - UEFA Champions League · Matchweek 1
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
16:00
Starts in 1d
1 · 42%
2.20
X · 24%
3.70
2 · 34%
2.70
Estadio de la Cerámica · Referee: to be announced
Overview
What the numbers say about this match.
Villarreal CF vs SSC Napoli is a UEFA Champions League match at Estadio de la Cerámica on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, kicking off at 16:00 (America/Sao_Paulo). Bookmaker odds make Villarreal CF the favourite with a 42% implied chance to win, against 34% for SSC Napoli and 25% for a draw. Over 2.5 goals is expected in 50% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 50%. Recent form: Villarreal CF L L W W L, SSC Napoli L L W D W.
- Villarreal CF averages 0 points per game at home, SSC Napoli 0 away.
- Over 2.5 goals is expected in 50% of similar matches and both teams scoring in 50%.
- Expect about 7 corner kicks in this match.
Updated
AI Stats Summary
Written by AI from the statistics, form and odds of this match.
Villarreal vs Napoli • Estadio de la Cerámica • 2026/2027, Week 1
Market mood: Villarreal win 2.20, draw 3.60, Napoli 3.00. Home favourite with a touch of value on the draw.
Home edge: Villarreal at home shows a 50% win rate; defence at home carries a notable +6 advantage, while attack is marginally negative but overall +2 for the home side. Napoli travel with a 33% away win rate and weaker away xG figures (away xG for 1.63, against 1.97).
Goals forecast: Over 2.5 goals 1.66, Under 2.5 2.17. BTTS Yes 1.52, BTTS No 2.38. The setup invites a game with chances at both ends, and a mid-to-late flurry could tip the scales.
Corners: average around 7 per match; Over 8.5 corners 1.49, Over 9.5 2.23, Over 10.5 2.55. Napoli edge on corner counts in this fixture context.
Double chance: Villarreal Win or Draw 1.24 offers solid cover; Napoli Win or Draw 1.62 keeps options open for an away-day threat.
xG context: Villarreal average xG per match 1.42; total head-to-head xG around 2.10. Indicates a contest with chances, likely decided by fine margins.
Prediction vibe: home comfort should count, but Napoli will test the hosts on counters and set-pieces. Likely a close encounter with a 1-0 to 2-1 edge for Villarreal or a 1-1 stalemate.
Key bets to consider:
- Villarreal Win or Draw (1.24)
- Over 2.5 goals (1.66)
- BTTS Yes (1.52)
- Over 8.5 corners (1.49)
Kick-off: October 13
AI generated content: figures are estimates, not guarantees. Updated
Recent form
Last five completed matches before this one.
Team comparison
How both teams have performed this season.
Goals and BTTS
How often matches of each team finish above a number of goals.
First and second half
Who starts and who finishes stronger.
Corners
Corner kicks per match.
Cards
Bookings per match.
Shots and possession
How teams create chances.
Offsides and fouls
Goals by minute
When each team scores and concedes this season.
Villarreal CF
SSC Napoli
Odds
Bookmaker prices next to the chance the statistics give.
Head to head
7 previous meetings.
- 2.14
- Goals / match
- 43%
- BTTS
- 29%
- Over 2.5 goals
Players
Players with the most minutes this season, by position.
Villarreal CF
Goalkeeper
Defender
Midfielder
Forward
SSC Napoli
Goalkeeper
Defender
Midfielder
Forward
League table
Both teams are highlighted.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Inter Club dEscaldes | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 |
| 63 | FK Borac Banja Luka | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 1 |
| 64 | CS Petrocub Hincesti | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 1 |
| 65 | SSC Napoli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 66 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 67 | FC Internazionale Milano | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 68 | Club Brugge KV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 69 | Lille OSC Metropole | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 70 | SK Slavia Praha | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 71 | Villarreal CF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 |
| 72 | FC Porto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 73 | Galatasaray | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
| 74 | SP Tre Fiori | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this match.
When does Villarreal CF vs SSC Napoli kick off?
Villarreal CF vs SSC Napoli is a UEFA Champions League match at Estadio de la Cerámica on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, kicking off at 16:00 (America/Sao_Paulo).
Who is favoured to win Villarreal CF vs SSC Napoli?
Bookmaker odds make Villarreal CF the favourite with a 42% implied chance to win, against 34% for SSC Napoli and 25% for a draw.
How many goals are expected in Villarreal CF vs SSC Napoli?
Over 2.5 goals has a 50% chance. Matches of these teams average 3 goals.
Will both teams score in Villarreal CF vs SSC Napoli?
Both teams to score has a 50% chance.
How many corners and cards are expected in Villarreal CF vs SSC Napoli?
About 7 corner kicks are expected. About 5 cards are expected.
What is the head-to-head record between Villarreal CF and SSC Napoli?
In 7 meetings, Villarreal CF won 3, SSC Napoli won 2 and 2 ended in a draw.
What is the recent form of Villarreal CF and SSC Napoli?
Villarreal CF: L L W W L. SSC Napoli: L L W D W.
Glossary
What these terms mean.
- BTTS
- Both teams to score: each team scores at least one goal.
- Clean sheet
- A match where the team does not concede a goal.
- Failed to score
- A match where the team does not score a goal.
- xG
- Expected goals: the quality of the chances a team creates.
- xGA
- Expected goals against: the quality of the chances a team allows.
- Points per game
- Average points per match: 3 for a win, 1 for a draw.
- Home / Away
- The home team's results at home against the visitor's results away. "Overall" uses all matches.
- Over 2.5 goals
- Three or more goals in the match.