Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 20:00
The encounter between Villarreal and Napoli is set to kick off at 20:00 on Tuesday, 13/10, at Estadio de la Cerámica.
This UEFA Champions League fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet Our betting tip is Napoli to win the first half. Napoli often begin matches with high energy and quick transitions, which could catch Villarreal off guard. The visitors have a good chance to edge in front before the interval.
1st Half Napoli Win: 11/4
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1st Half Napoli Win
Why we predict Napoli to win the first half
Key Betting Insights
Villarreal
Napoli
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Villarreal is coming to the clash with Napoli with the current statistics in the UEFA Champions League:
Matches played: 1
Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Losses: 1
Goals Scored: 2 (Avg. 2)
Goals Conceded: 3 (Avg. 3)
When having a broader look at Villarreal's performance in all competitions this year, the statistics are as follows:
Matches played: 57
Wins: 25
Draws: 10
Losses: 22
Goals Scored: 100 (Avg. 1.75)
Goals Conceded: 82 (Avg. 1.44)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Villarreal to win the match: 6/5
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Villarreal
Date
Game
Result
10/10
L
20/09
W
17/09
W
14/09
L
08/09
L
On the other hand, Napoli comes into this fixture with the following statistics in UEFA Champions League:
Matches played: 1
Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Losses: 1
Goals Scored: 0 (Avg. 0)
Goals Conceded: 1 (Avg. 1)
Across all competitions this season, the team boasts the following performance:
Matches played: 56
Wins: 29
Draws: 12
Losses: 15
Goals Scored: 80 (Avg. 1.43)
Goals Conceded: 60 (Avg. 1.07)
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Napoli to win the match: 11/5
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Napoli
Date
Game
Result
10/10
W
20/09
D
13/09
W
09/09
L
05/09
L
With at least one of the two sides yet to record a match in this competition, a like-for-like statistical comparison is not yet available for this fixture.
Recent form across all competitions still offers a useful reference point:
Key metrics Europe - UEFA Champions League Europe - UEFA Champions LeagueTeam Form
Villarreal
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
W
W
L
L
1.2
Home
W
L
L
W
L
1.2
Away
L
W
L
L
D
0.8
Napoli
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
W
L
L
1.4
Home
W
W
L
L
W
1.8
Away
D
L
W
W
D
1.6
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners, and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics 9 last 5 matches 7 last 5 matches
Villarreal scored +29% more goals than Napoli in the last 5 matches.
Goals Scored
Villarreal
Napoli
Performance Gap
Real Madrid
Levante
Málaga
Betis
Borussia Dortmund
Key metrics 8 last 5 matches 5 last 5 matches
Villarreal conceded +60% more goals than Napoli in the last 5 matches.
Goals Conceded
Villarreal
Napoli
Performance Gap
Real Madrid
Levante
Málaga
Betis
Borussia Dortmund
Key metrics 32 last 5 matches 26 last 5 matches
Villarreal received +23% more corners than Napoli in the last 5 matches.
Corners
Villarreal
Napoli
Performance Gap
Real Madrid
Levante
Málaga
Betis
Borussia Dortmund
Key metrics 8 last 5 matches 6 last 5 matches
Villarreal received +33% more cards than Napoli in the last 5 matches.
Cards
Villarreal
Napoli
Performance Gap
Real Madrid
Levante
Málaga
Betis
Borussia Dortmund
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