Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw
Best Odds: 47/5
Villarreal and Barcelona will lock horns with each other in La Liga this coming weekend. The match between Marcelino’s side and Hansi Flick’s team will be held at Estadio de la Cerámica and is scheduled to kick off at 5:30 pm UK time on Sunday.
Villarreal
Villarreal are one of the most well-known and established clubs in La Liga. They have played in the UEFA Champions League on many occasions and are expected to at least challenge for the European places in the league table season after season.
The Yellow Submarine finished eighth in the La Liga table last season and will try to push for a UEFA Champions League place this time around. Marcelino’s side are fourth in the league table at the moment with 11 points from five matches, four points behind leaders Barcelona.
Villarreal will head into the La Liga match against Barcelona at Estadio de la Cerámica on the back of a 2-1 victory over Real Mallorca away from home in the league. It came after a 1-1 draw with Valencia on the road in La Liga which followed a 4-3 victory over Celta de Vigo at Estadio de la Cerámica in the league.
Team News:
Villarreal are likely to line up in a 4-4-2 formation against Barcelona. Diego Conde will be in goal for the Yellow Submarine and will have Kiko Femenía, Raul Albiol, Logan Costa and Sergi Cardona in front of him in defence. Santi Comesaña and Dani Parejo will be the two holding midfielders and will have Ilias Akhomach and Álex Baena out on the wide. Ayoze Perez and Thierno Barry will be the two forwards.
Barcelona
Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in the world and are a major superpower in Spain. The Blaugrana could not challenge Real Madrid for the La Liga title last season, but things are looking much better this time around.
Hansi Flick’s side are at the top of the La Liga table at the moment with 15 points from five matches. Barcelona are four points ahead of Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Villarreal, who are second, third and fourth respectively in the standings. Barca’s objective this season is to win La Liga and the UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona will take on AS Monaco away from home in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday before facing Villarreal in La Liga. The Blauagrana eased past Girona 4-1 away from home in La Liga this past weekend. It came after a 7-0 hammering of Real Valladolid in the league which followed a 2-1 win against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
Team News:
Barcelona are likely to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Villarreal. Marc-André ter Stegen will be in goal for the Blaugrana and will have Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martínez and Alejandro Balde in front of him in defence. Marc Casado and Pedri will be the two holding midfielders. Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo and Raphinha will be the three attacking midfielders. Robert Lewandowski will lead the line for Barcelona.
Key Factors to Consider
- Robert Lewandowski has scored 4 goals and given 2 assists in 5 La Liga matches for Barcelona this season.
- Lamine Yamal has scored 3 goals and provided 4 assists in 5 La Liga matches for Barcelona this season.
- Villarreal have scored 11 goals in 5 La Liga games so far this campaign.
- Villarreal have won 3 of their 5 La Liga games this campaign.
- Barcelona have scored 17 goals and conceded 4 assists in 5 La Liga games this campaign.
Conclusion
Villarreal are doing well at the moment and will fancy their chances of winning against Barcelona. Barcelona are in great form now and are winning matches with ease. Although the Blauagrana will head into the game as favourites, it is likely that they will have to settle for a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw
Best Odds: 47/5
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