Preview: Barcelona vs Villarreal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Three of the last five meetings between these clubs have ended in favour of the Blaugrana.

FC Barcelona will now be looking to face off against Villarreal for their matchweek 26 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga. The Spotify Camp Nou is going to witness this interesting clash.

The Hansi Flick-led side are back on top of the league table after Real Madrid also dropped points in their previous league fixture. FC Barcelona are coming in after securing an easy 3-0 win against Levante in their last game. It was a good performance by them, and they will be eager to extend their lead further.

Villarreal have also performed well in their last two matches and will be looking to put up a strong fight against the Blaugrana. They secured a 2-1 win against Valencia CF in their last outing. With 16 wins in 25 fixtures, the Yellow Submarines are in third place on the LaLiga points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: Spotify Camp Nou
• Date: Saturday, February 28
• Kick-off Time: 08:45 PM IST/ 03:15 PM GMT/ 10:15 AM ET/ 07:15 AM PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Barcelona: W-W-L-L-W

Villarreal: D-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Despite not scoring any goals in the previous game for Barcelona, Lamine Yamal was very impactful in the final third. In 21 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has 19 goal involvements. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming game.

The 18-year-old will lead the attack from the right for the hosts.

Hungry for success. pic.twitter.com/0kgOo2Rs5i

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 26, 2026

Santi Comesaña (Villarreal)

From controlling the midfield to being useful in the attacking front, Santi Comesaña is going to be an important aspect of the squad for Villarreal. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in the last matchup and will be eager to help his side once again. The 29-year-old will be looking to step up his game and come up with a top performance.

Match Facts

• Barcelona have only won one of their last three matches.
• Villarreal are on a two-match winning streak.
• The Yellow Submarines have defeated the Blaugrana two times in their last five attempts.

Barca vs Villarreal: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Barcelona to win @3/10 Ladbrokes
• Lamine Yamal to score @6/5 William Hill
• Goals over 3.5 @3/4 BOYLE Sports

Injury and Team News

Andreas Christensen and Jofre Torrents are not going to be in action for Barcelona due to their injuries. Gerard Martin is suspended. Gavi is back in training and might even come on as a substitute for his side.

Gavi is happy, so are we pic.twitter.com/pc3W966WK8

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) February 25, 2026

Villarreal will miss out on the services of Juan Foyth, Willy Kambwala and Pau Cabanes. They are injured. Gerard Moreno is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad due to his fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 57

Barcelona won: 35

Villarreal won: 12

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

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

Joan García (GK); Koundé, Eric García, Araújo, Cancelo; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, López, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Luiz Júnior (GK); Mourino, Navarro, Veiga, Cardona; Pepe, Comesana, Gueye, Moleiro; Pérez, Mikautadze

Match Prediction

The Blaugrana will be looking to extend their winning run, but the visitors will be looking to put up a strong fight. FC Barcelona are likely to defeat Villarreal in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Barca 3-1 Villarreal

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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