Barcelona vs Villarreal: Odds, predictions, team news, betting tips, and more
Having claimed the LaLiga title earlier this season, FC Barcelona are set to host Villarreal at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday, May 18.
Barcelona vs Villarreal: Odds
- Barcelona to win: 1.80
- Draw: 4.00
- Villarreal to win: 3.75
Barcelona vs Villarreal: Preview and team news
Barcelona form: WLWDW
- Espanyol 0-2 Barcelona (May 15)
- Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid (May 11)
- Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona (May 6)
- Real Valladolid 1-2 Barcelona (May 3)
- Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan (April 30)
Barcelona injuries/doubts: Pau Cubarsi (stomach, minor doubt), Jules Kounde (hamstring, out), Pablo Torre (knee, out), Marc Bernal (knee, out), Inigo Martinez (suspension)
Villarreal form: WWWWL
- Villarreal 3-0 Leganes (May 14)
- Girona 0-1 Villarreal (May 10)
- Villarreal 4-2 Osasuna (May 3)
- Villarreal 1-0 Espanyol (April 27)
- Celta Vigo 3-0 Villarreal (April 23)
Villarreal injuries/doubts: Kiko Femenia (physical discomfort, doubt), Ilias Akhomach (ligament, out), Thierno Barry (hamstring, doubt), Raul Albiol (muscle, doubt)
Barcelona vs Villarreal: Where to watch
- USA: ESPN+, fuboTV, ESPN App, ESPN Deportes
- UK: Premier Sports Player, Premier Sports 1
- Spain: RTVE.es, Movistar+, DAZN Spain, fuboTV España, 3Cat, TVE La 1, TV3, M+ Copa del Rey, Movistar Plus+
- Germany: DAZN, Sportdigital FUSSBALL
Barcelona vs Villarreal: Facts to know
- Barcelona sit comfortably atop the table with 85 points, holding a seven-point cushion over second-placed Real Madrid, an advantage that Los Blancos can't close down.
- Villarreal sit fifth on 64 points and, thanks to LaLiga securing five Champions League spots earlier in April, they’re currently in the UCL places. Real Betis, six points back in sixth, still have a theoretical shot at overtaking them with just two games to go.
- This upcoming clash will mark the 56th meeting between the two sides. Historically, Barcelona have the upper hand with 34 wins compared to Villarreal's 11, alongside 10 draws.
- Five of their last 10 meetings have seen three or more goals, while both teams have found the net in six, including each of the last four clashes.
- Barcelona boasts the best goal difference at home this La Liga season at +33. They’ve accumulated 43 points at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, placing them alongside Atletico Madrid in joint-second in this area, three points ahead of Real Madrid.
- Villarreal's away goal difference of +3 ranks them fifth overall, while their away points tally of 33 ranks second in the league, trailing only Barcelona’s impressive 42.
- The Catalans are unbeaten in their last 17 league matches, with a record of 15 wins and 2 draws since the turn of the year.
- Although Villarreal have experienced their fair share of ups and downs this season, they are currently enjoying a winning streak of four matches.
- Both teams to score has been a common occurrence in Villarreal's LaLiga games this season, landing in 24 matches — the second highest in the league behind Real Betis. However, they have only managed to score and concede once in their last five games.
- Barcelona ranks fourth in terms of BTTS this season, having both scored and conceded in 22 matches.
Barcelona vs Villarreal: Betting tip
With a Champions League place already secured for now, Villarreal will be determined not to let it slip when they take on Barcelona. Both teams should find the net, and we’re likely to see at least a couple of goals, even if Marcelino’s men have looked more solid at the back in recent weeks.