Two teams yet to lose in the Spanish top flight clash meet this Sunday. Our Villarreal vs Barcelona prediction and La Liga betting tips look at whether the Catalans can extend their 100% start in what is a really tough fixture.
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Villarreal vs Barcelona prediction: Ayoze to strike in score draw
Key stats
- Our Villarreal vs Barcelona betting tips take into account that there have been over 2.5 goals in all of the league matches involving Hansi Flick’s team this term.
- Both teams have scored in all of Villarreal’s matches this season.
- These are two of the three highest scoring teams in La Liga, with Villarreal averaging 2.2 goals per game and Barca 3.4.
Correct score prediction: Villarreal 2-2 Barcelona
Both sides have looked really impressive going forwards so far this term, with Barcelona making a flying start to La Liga under their new boss.
However, injuries are mounting and there could be some tired legs in the visiting camp after playing with 10 men for 80 minutes on Thursday in the Champions League. In-form Villarreal look well capable of getting a result.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barca the favourites to extend 100% start
- HOME: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Villarreal vs Barcelona odds with an implied probability of 54.5% that they win this match.
They head into this after a first loss under Flick, going down 2-1 to Monaco in the Champions League, despite another goal from Lamine Yamal.
As for Villarreal, they were last in action at Mallorca last Saturday, with Ayoze Perez firing in a 94th minute goal to seal a 2-1 win.
Today’s free football tips look at some of the best options from the upcoming action in Europe.
Most recent H2Hs: Goals galore in recent clashes
Our Villarreal vs Barcelona prediction suggests we should see plenty of action in this game, with the last two producing 15 goals in total. Barca have a good recent record at the Ceramica, winning on each of their last five visits.
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Villarreal preview: Moreno misses out again
The hosts are missing forward Gerard Moreno to injury again while Willy Kambwala is a doubt. Marcelino isn’t likely to change too much after a good win last time out.
Predicted Lineup: Conde (GK), Cardona, Costa, Albiol, Femenia, Baena, Comesaña, Parejo, Yeremi, Ayoze & Barry
Spain La Liga 30/09/24 W Las Palmas 1 Villarreal 3 Spain La Liga 26/09/24 W Espanyol 1 Villarreal 2 Spain La Liga 22/09/24 L Barcelona 5 Villarreal 1 Spain La Liga 14/09/24 W Mallorca 1 Villarreal 2 Spain La Liga 31/08/24 D Valencia 1 Villarreal 1
Barcelona preview: Few options for Flick to rotate
In this busy period, the Barca boss would probably like to freshen things up here, but he has few alternative options with Ronald Araujo, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen and Fermin Lopez out injured. Frenkie de Jong remains a doubt, while Ferran Torres is suspended.
Predicted Lineup: Ter Stegen (GK), Balde, Martinez, Cubarsi, Kounde, Eric Garcia, Casado, Raphinha, Pedri, Lamine Yamal & Lewandowski
UEFA Champions League 01/10/24 W Young Boys 0 Barcelona 5 Spain La Liga 28/09/24 L Osasuna 4 Barcelona 2 Spain La Liga 25/09/24 W Getafe 0 Barcelona 1 Spain La Liga 22/09/24 W Villarreal 1 Barcelona 5 UEFA Champions League 19/09/24 L Monaco 2 Barcelona 1
Player to watch – Ayoze Perez
New signing Ayoze Perez has made an instant impact after joining Villarreal from Real Betis. The former Leicester man has scored three times in five appearances for his new club.
Perez’s key late strikes
Ayoze averages a goal every 83 minutes in La Liga this season. He has scored two Stoppage Time winners, netting in the 94th minute at Mallorca and the 95th minute at Sevilla.
