Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before 20 January 2027
Fenerbahçe host Villarreal at Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu in Istanbul on 20 January 2027, with kick-off scheduled for 17:45 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 2026 League Stage - 7. It is a high-profile European night for the Turkish side, who enter the league phase with momentum and the backing of a demanding home crowd. Villarreal arrive as the away team looking to establish themselves in the league phase standings.
In the current UEFA Champions League league phase standings, Fenerbahçe are listed 11th with a play-offs designation, while Villarreal sit 36th without a current description attached. Although both sides start this league phase with zero matches played and no goals scored or conceded in the table, the broader Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal stats and the only recorded direct meeting provide useful context on how this clash might unfold in Istanbul.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a very limited head-to-head history between Fenerbahçe and Villarreal, with just one documented encounter so far.
- Previous meetings: 1
- Fenerbahçe wins: 1
- Draws: 0
- Villarreal wins: 0
Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal Timeline & Historical Context
The Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal timeline in competitive and friendly action begins with a single recorded fixture on 3 December 2022. On that date, the clubs met in a Club Friendlies 1 match in the Friendlies Clubs competition, played at Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi in İstanbul. This match provides the only concrete historical reference point between the two sides ahead of their UEFA Champions League meeting.
In that 3 December 2022 friendly, Fenerbahçe were the home side and Villarreal the visitors. The match finished 2-1 in favour of Fenerbahçe, with the half-time score level at 1-1. Despite the friendly context, it underlined the Turkish club’s ability to compete with Villarreal at home and sets a reference for how the teams have matched up tactically and physically in the past.
With no other fixtures on record between the clubs, the rivalry’s historical context is built entirely around this single Istanbul encounter. As a result, the Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal timeline is short but still relevant: it shows Fenerbahçe have already demonstrated they can edge Villarreal on their own turf, a factor that may influence expectations going into this Champions League league stage tie.
Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers are based on the single recorded meeting, offering a narrow but clear statistical snapshot.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Fenerbahçe 2 - 1 Villarreal
- Average Goals per Match: Fenerbahçe 2.00 vs Villarreal 1.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Fenerbahçe's stadium: 1 match played here — Fenerbahçe won 1 (as home side), Villarreal won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Villarreal's stadium: 0 matches played here — Villarreal won 0 (as home side), Fenerbahçe won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 03 December 2022: Fenerbahçe 2-1 Villarreal (Half-time: 1-1) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 1
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Fenerbahçe Matches Results and Stats
Fenerbahçe’s recent performance in the UEFA Champions League 2026 season to date has been strong and consistent. Across 6 matches in the competition, they have remained unbeaten with 4 wins and 2 draws, splitting those results evenly between home and away fixtures. Offensively, they average 1.3 goals scored per match both home and away, while defensively they concede just 0.5 goals per game overall, highlighting a solid balance between attack and defence.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 2, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)
Last 5 Villarreal Matches Results and Stats
For Villarreal, there are no recorded fixtures yet in the UEFA Champions League 2026 season statistics. They have not played any matches in this competition so far in the current campaign, leaving their offensive and defensive profile in this specific tournament blank. As a result, their form context is neutral from a Champions League standpoint, and their performance in Istanbul will effectively open their statistical record for the season.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date in UEFA Champions League 2026)
Historical Statistical Verdict
From a historical and statistical perspective, Fenerbahçe hold the edge in this pairing, having won the only documented meeting 2-1 at home in December 2022. That match, combined with their unbeaten start in the UEFA Champions League 2026 season, suggests a side that is comfortable both in Istanbul and in European competition, with a reliable attack and a tight defence. Villarreal, by contrast, enter the league phase without a current Champions League match record for the season and with no home fixture history against Fenerbahçe. While one friendly result cannot fully define the matchup, the existing Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal stats and the limited head-to-head timeline point slightly towards the Turkish club having the more favourable historical and current statistical profile ahead of this League Stage - 7 encounter.
Fenerbahçe vs Villarreal H2H Statistics updated on 03 September 2026.
