Barcelona vs Villarreal Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2024-25

Hansi Flick’s men dominated the proceedings against Villarreal when the two sides last met.

Barcelona are ready to host Villarreal in the match week 37 of the LaLiga 2024-25 edition. The Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium is all set to witness the intense Spanish league confrontation between the two teams.

FC Barcelona have already been crowned as the LaLiga 2024-25 champions. They sealed a win in their previous league fixture against Espanyol to bag the title. Barca will be at home and will lift the trophy after their clash against Villarreal.

Hansi Flick’s men have done well enough and will be looking to secure another win here.

Villarreal will be away from home. They might be feeling some pressure, as Barcelona are in very good shape. They have previously lost to Blaugrana this season and might go on to lose another battle here.

They are in the fifth place on the points table and will be looking to secure the UEFA Champions League spot for the next season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium
• Date: Sunday, May 18
• Kick-off Time: 22:30 IST/ 17:00 GMT/ 12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Barcelona: D-W-L-W-W

Villarreal: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

The Poland national football team striker is back in action for Barcelona. Robert Lewandowski is the top goal scorer for Blaugrana in the LaLiga this season. He is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front yet again. He has scored 25 goals and has a couple of assists to his name in 31 league games this season.

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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 16, 2025

Ayoze Perez (Villarreal)

Ayoze Perez has scored four goals in the last three fixtures for Villarreal. He is going to be an important part for his side in the final third. The visitors are looking in good touch, and Perez will be looking to carry on the momentum going up against Barcelona.

He has a total of 20 goal involvements in 29 LaLiga games this season.

Match Facts

• Barca have won four of their last five encounters against Villarreal.
• Villarreal have only been able to win a single contest against Barca in their last five meetings.
• Villarreal are on a four-match winning run.

Barcelona vs Villarreal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barca to win @22/25 Bet Goodwin
• Robert Lewandowski to score @17/4 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @26/25 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Daniel Rodriguez, Jules Kounde and Marc Bernal will not be in action for Barca due to their injuries.

Villarreal will be without the services of Ilias Akhomach as he is injured. Kiko, Raul Albiol and Thierno Barry’s availability depends on their match fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 29

Barcelona won: 23

Villarreal won: 2

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Szczesny (GK); Garcia, Cubarsi, Christensen, Balde; Gavi, Perdri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Junior (GK); Navarro, Foyth, Costa, Pedraza; Gueye, Parejo; Pepe, Baena, Pino; Perez

Match Prediction

Hansi Flick’s men are in good form and will be playing at home. Barcelona are likely to defeat Villarreal in their upcoming LaLiga 2024-25 fixture.

Prediction: Barcelona 4-1 Villarreal

Telecast Details

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