Xavi targets the 2nd position in the table, while Unai Emery needs the points to get away from Athletic Bilbao. In the last round of La Liga, Barcelona will host Villarreal at Camp Nou on Sunday, May 22. Read on here for our free predictions and betting tips.
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Bookmaker ratings: Prediction one: Villarreal Double Chance – 1.84.
Bookmaker ratings: Prediction two: Total Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.44.
Villarreal need the points more than Barcelona does as they want to hold on to their spot in the table. We expect Emery and his men to grab a point from Camp Nou waiting for Bilbao’s result.
This season, Barcelona have scored a total of 68 goals this season while Villareal have scored 61, both teams are more than La Liga’s average. We expect at least 3 goals in the game as we have witnessed previously in their H2H meetings.
Total games : 23
Barcelona : 19
Villarreal : 0
Draw: 4
Barcelona Last 5 Games : LWWWD
Villarreal Last 5 Games: LLDWL
After their poor results in the beginning of the season, Barcelona appointed their club legend, Xavi, as the head coach of the team coming from Qatar. Xavi made the necessary transfers and adjustments bringing Aubameyang, Adama Traore, Ferran Torres and his former teammate Dani Alves to the group. Barcelona made great results after that, climbing the table from the 9th position straight to be the runners-up of the league. They are unbeaten in their last 4 league games with 3 wins and a draw while Xavi stays eager to finish the season at the second position.
“We’ve made a titanic effort since November. We’ll be in the Champions League, as we deserve, but we want to be second” Xavi added after their last game against Getafe.
On the other hand, Villarreal had a quite good season too with their shocking journey in the Champions League by beating Juventus and Bayern Munchen and reaching the semi-finals against the reds. In the second leg which was played at Estadio De La Ceramica, Villarreal made the comeback but couldn’t hold onto it in the second half which led to a devastating exit from the tournament. In La Liga, their position is dangerous as they are in 7th position and only one point ahead of Bilbao to secure their Europa Conference League ticket for next season.
“The Europa League escaped us, but it also escaped us because of a first half where we managed many less points than we should have got. We feel frustrated.” Emery’s last press conference.
Herzlichen Glückwunsch @Eintracht für den gewonnenen Europa League Titel in Sevilla.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)
Barcelona Vs Villarreal Score Prediction
Barcelona – Villarreal Correct Score 2-2 – 11.0
Safe Bet
In an open game like this with the previous experience of both teams scoring in their meetings, we expect Barcelona and Villarreal to score in the game and it is safe to bet on that since it is presented to us by Vbet at 1.43.
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Barcelona vs Villarreal Key Player
We expect the pacey striker Dia to take advantage of Barcelona’s defensive problems and gaps. The African stiker will perform once again and score a goal in this game.
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— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF)
Barcelona vs Villarreal Team News
Barcelona’s injury problems continue to grow as they approach the end. The list includes Garcia and Wage with ligament injuries, Pedri and Dest with hamstring injuries, Pique and Depay with thigh injuries, Gonzalez and Roberto with muscle injuries and Araujo with a concussion.
On the other hand, Villarreal will miss Alberto Moreno and Gerrard Moreno with hamstring injuries and Foyth due to his suspension.
Barcelona vs Villarreal Lineups
Barcelona: Ter-Stegen, Alves, Mingueza, Lenglet, Alba, De Jong, Busquets, Gavi, Torres, Aubameyang, Dembele.
Villarreal : Rulli, Pedraza, Torres, Albiol, Gaspar, Parejo, Capoue, Coquelin, Chukwueze, Lo Celso, Dia.
Most Popular FAQ for Barcelona vs Villarreal
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
In their last meeting, Barcelona won with a result of 1-3 on November 27, 2021.
Where will this game be played?
The game will be played at Camp Nou , Barcelona, Spain.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Barcelona vs Villarreal.
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