All eyes will be on Spotify Camp Nou as two of La Liga's top three teams battle for supremacy on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
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Barcelona vs Villarreal predictions: High-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least five goals were scored in four of Barcelona's last five meetings with Villarreal.
- Villarreal won their last two trips to this stadium.
- Barcelona have won all their 12 home games in La Liga this season.
Correct score prediction: Barcelona 3-2 Villarreal
Although Villarreal won three of their last four trips to Spotify Camp Nou, their recent run of results on the road does not inspire much confidence.
The Yellow Submarine have managed only one win in their last five away games. They are up against a Barcelona side with a perfect home record in the Spanish top flight.
Taking everything into account, we are confident that the Blaugrana will claim all three points at home.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barcelona clearly favoured
- HOME: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.9%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Barcelona returned to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Levante last weekend. Hansi Flick's men reclaimed their place at the top of the La Liga standings after Real Madrid's disappointing defeat at the hands of Osasuna.
On the other hand, third-placed Villarreal are coming off back-to-back wins against local rivals Valencia and Levante. They will set their sights on winning three consecutive league games for the first time this year.
Ahead of this skirmish, Barcelona are the expected winners at 3/10 (1.30). Teams with these odds usually have a 76.9% probability of winning.
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Also, bearing in mind that five or more goals were scored in four of the last five H2Hs, over 4.5 total goals has an appealing look at 17/10 (2.70). That one has a 37% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Barcelona to complete the sweep?
Villarreal suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Barcelona in the reverse fixture. Interestingly while the Yellow Submarine have lost seven of the last 10 encounters between these sides, their three wins in that stretch came at this stadium.
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Barcelona preview: Looking to maintain their perfect home record
Barcelona have an almost healthy squad at the moment, with only Andreas Christensen out of reach due to a cruciate ligament tear.
Pablo Gavi has returned to team training following a lengthy absence because of a troublesome knee injury, but the midfielder is not expected to feature just yet, while Gerard Martin’s booking just before halftime against Levante means the defender is unavailable for this game due to suspension.
The hosts will look to take advantage of home support on Saturday evening, even as Flick is expected to rely on the attacking trio of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski to provide the goals.
Predicted lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Kounde, E. Garcia, Cubarsi, Balde, Pedri, De Jong, Olmo, Yamal, Torres & Raphinha
Last five matches
- 22/02/26: Barcelona 3-0 Levante (La Liga)
- 16/02/26: Girona 2-1 Barcelona (La Liga)
- 12/02/26: Atletico Madrid 4-0 Barcelona (Copa del Rey)
- 07/02/26: Barcelona 3-0 Mallorca (La Liga)
- 03/02/26: Albacete 1-2 Barcelona (Copa del Rey)
Villarreal preview: Eyeing their third consecutive win
As for Villarreal, boss Marcelino will have to do without Pau Cabanes and Logan Costa, with both players sidelined because of cruciate ligament injuries, while Juan Foyth, who ruptured his tendon last month against Real Madrid, is ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Additionally, a few key players have their availability in doubt for Saturday, including Rafa Marin, Willy Kambwala, Gerard Moreno, and Africa Cup of Nations hero with Senegal, Pape Gueye.
Predicted lineup: Tenas (GK), Cardona, Veiga, Navarro, Mourino, Moleiro, Gueye, Parejo, Pepe, Mikautadze & Perez
Last five matches
- 22/02/26: Villarreal 2-1 Valencia (La Liga)
- 18/02/26: Levante 0-1 Villarreal (La Liga)
- 14/02/26: Getafe 2-1 Villarreal (La Liga)
- 09/02/26: Villarreal 4-1 Espanyol (La Liga)
- 31/01/26: Osasuna 2-2 Villarreal (La Liga)
Player to watch: Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal set up the last goal in Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Levante last time out. The 18-year-old, who has nine goal contributions in his last 10 appearances across all competitions, will be called upon to provide goals this weekend.