Villarreal vs Napoli Stats: Head-to-head Record and Historical Context
Villarreal host Napoli at Estadio de la Ceramica on 13 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 2. Both sides come into this group-phase clash looking to respond after opening defeats, adding extra importance to this fixture in the battle for qualification. With Villarreal vs Napoli stats showing a well-established European rivalry, this game carries both points and prestige.
In the current UEFA Champions League standings, Villarreal sit on 0 points after 1 match, having scored 2 goals and conceded 3 in an away defeat. Napoli are also on 0 points from 1 match, with no goals scored and 1 conceded, and their loss coming at home. That context makes this meeting at Estadio de la Ceramica a potential early turning point in the League Stage, and Villarreal vs Napoli stats suggest a matchup that has historically been competitive across both Champions League and Europa League ties, as well as a club friendly.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a balanced European rivalry with five previous meetings across Champions League, Europa League, and a club friendly.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Villarreal wins: 2
- Draws: 1
- Napoli wins: 2
Villarreal vs Napoli Timeline & Historical Context
The Villarreal vs Napoli timeline begins in the UEFA Champions League Group stage - 2 on 27 September 2011 at Stadio San Paolo, where Napoli, as hosts, defeated Villarreal 2-0. That early group-stage encounter underlined Napoli’s strength at home in Europe and set the tone for a competitive matchup between the clubs.
Their second Champions League meeting came on 7 December 2011 in Group stage - 6 at Camp El Madrigal. Villarreal hosted but again Napoli prevailed, winning 2-0 away to complete a group-stage double. Those two results gave Napoli an early edge in the rivalry, with a 4-0 aggregate scoreline across the 2011 Champions League group.
The dynamic shifted in the UEFA Europa League 16th Finals during the 2015 season. On 18 February 2016 at Camp El Madrigal, Villarreal hosted Napoli and earned a 1-0 home victory, tightening the overall head-to-head picture and showcasing their resilience in knockout competition. The return leg on 25 February 2016 at Stadio San Paolo ended 1-1, with Napoli as the home side unable to overturn the deficit. Villarreal’s win and draw over the two legs contrasted sharply with the earlier Champions League meetings and demonstrated how the balance of power could swing between competitions.
The most recent entry in the Villarreal vs Napoli timeline came on 17 December 2022 in a Club Friendlies 3 match at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Napoli again played at home but Villarreal edged a high-scoring contest 3-2, with a 1-1 score at half-time before an open second half. That friendly result further levelled the historical record and underlined how tight this pairing has become across different contexts.
Villarreal vs Napoli Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Villarreal vs Napoli stats point to a finely balanced rivalry in terms of both results and goals.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Villarreal 5 - 7 Napoli
- Average Goals per Match: Villarreal 1.00 vs Napoli 1.40
Venue Split Performance:
- At Villarreal's stadium: 3 matches played here — Villarreal won 2 (as home side), Napoli won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Napoli's stadium: 2 matches played here — Napoli won 1 (as home side), Villarreal won 1 (as away side), 1 draw
Villarreal vs Napoli Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Villarreal vs Napoli last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 17 December 2022: Napoli 2-3 Villarreal (Half-time: 1-1) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3
- 25 February 2016: Napoli 1-1 Villarreal (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Europa League, 16th Finals
- 18 February 2016: Villarreal 1-0 Napoli (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Europa League, 16th Finals
- 7 December 2011: Villarreal 0-2 Napoli (Half-time: 0-0) – UEFA Champions League, Group stage - 6
- 27 September 2011: Napoli 2-0 Villarreal (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, Group stage - 2
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Villarreal Matches Results and Stats
For Villarreal, the available numbers come from their UEFA Champions League season to date. They have played 1 match in the current campaign, away from home, and lost 3-2. That outing highlights both their attacking potential, with 2 goals scored and an average of 2.0 goals per game, and defensive vulnerability, conceding 3 goals at an average of 3.0 per match. Villarreal have yet to keep a clean sheet in this Champions League season but have also not failed to score, suggesting open, high-event contests.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in Champions League)
Last 5 Napoli Matches Results and Stats
Napoli’s Champions League season to date shows a different profile. They have played 1 match, at home, and lost 1-0. Offensively, they are still searching for a breakthrough, with 0 goals scored and an average of 0.0 goals per game. Defensively, they have conceded just 1 goal, averaging 1.0 against, and have not yet managed a clean sheet. Napoli have failed to score in their only Champions League outing so far, pointing to a more cautious or less effective attack compared with Villarreal’s numbers.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in Champions League)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across all competitions, the Villarreal vs Napoli head-to-head record is finely poised: 2 wins each and 1 draw from 5 matches, with Napoli holding a slight edge in total goals (7 to 5). Venue patterns are nuanced: Villarreal have been strong at home with 2 wins from 3 matches at their ground, while Napoli have generally been competitive in Naples but have not dominated, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 defeat across their home fixtures in this rivalry. Current Champions League form shows both teams on 0 points, but Villarreal’s season-to-date numbers suggest more attacking output and more open matches, whereas Napoli’s profile points to tighter, lower-scoring games. Taken together, the historical balance and contrasting early-season statistics indicate a closely contested fixture, with small margins likely to decide who gains a crucial advantage in the League Stage.
Villarreal vs Napoli H2H Statistics updated on 8 October 2026.
