Villarreal hosts league leaders Barcelona at Estadio de la Cerámica in a top-of-the-table LaLiga clash, with both sides in top form.
| Tournament: | La Liga |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Estadio de la Ceramica |
| Date: | 21.12.2025 |
| Time: | 15:15 GMT |
Villarreal vs Barcelona Form and Head to Head
Villarreal's last match saw them win 2-1 against Racing Santander in the Copa del Rey. The Yellow Submarine are currently enjoying a rich vein of form in LaLiga, having won their last six matches. They have also been prolific in front of goal, scoring at least two goals in their last seven league games.
Barcelona also tasted victory in their last match, defeating Guadalajara 2-0 in the Copa del Rey. The Blaugrana are on a seven-game winning streak in LaLiga and have been particularly impressive in attack, scoring at least two goals in 15 of their last 17 matches against Villarreal in all competitions.
The stats suggest this will be a high scoring game, as one of the facts states that Villarreal have seen over 2.5 goals in 11 of their last 13 matches against Barcelona in all competitions.
The previous meeting between these two sides saw Villarreal emerge victorious with a 3-2 win at the Camp Nou in LaLiga. However, Barcelona have historically dominated this fixture, remaining undefeated in their last 18 away matches against Villarreal. In the last six meetings, Barcelona have won four times, with Villarreal winning twice.
Who is the betting favourite in Villarreal vs Barcelona?
According to latest odds, Barcelona are favourites to win against Villareal with odds giving them an implied win probability of 56%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Villareal | 3/1 | Virgin Bet |
| Barcelona | 4/5 | BresBet |
| Draw | 7/2 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 14:15 Sunday, 21st December.
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Villarreal vs Barcelona Team News
Villarreal will be without Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, Pau Cabanes, and Thomas Partey due to injury. Juan Foyth, Sergi Cardona, and Santiago Mourinho are also doubtful. Ilias Akhomach and Pape Gueye are unavailable due to African Cup of Nations duties.
Barcelona will miss Gavi and Dani Olmo, who are both sidelined with injuries. Ronald Araujo is also unavailable for personal reasons.
Villarreal vs Barcelona Confirmed Lineups
Villarreal (4-4-2): L. Júnior; S. Cardona, R. Marin, R. Veiga, P. Navarro; A. Moleiro, S. Comesaña, D. Parejo, T. Buchanan; A. Pérez, N. Pepe
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): J. García; A. Balde, G. Martín, P. Cubarsí, J. Koundé; E. García, F. De Jong; Raphinha, F. Lopez, L. Yamal; F. Torres
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Villarreal vs Barcelona Match Prediction
Despite Villarreal's excellent form, Barcelona's superior squad depth and historical dominance in this fixture give them the edge. Barcelona's attacking strengths, including finishing scoring chances and attacking down the wings, will likely prove too much for Villarreal to handle. While Villarreal's counter-attacking ability could pose a threat, Barcelona's ability to dominate possession and control the game in the opposition's half should see them secure a narrow victory.
Prediction: Villarreal 1-2 Barcelona
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Lamine Yamal has managed To Score Or Assist in 7 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 4/7 at Skybet while publishing.
Juan Foyth has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 7 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 17/20 at Ladbrokes while publishing.
Santiago Mourino has exceeded 4.5 Tackles in 6 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 19/20 at William Hill while publishing.
Pape Gueye has managed To Be Shown A Card in 6 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 21/10 at BetMGM UK while publishing.
Raphinha has exceeded 2.5 Shots in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 4/5 at SpreadEx while publishing.
Villarreal vs Barcelona Bet Builder Tip
Our Villareal vs Barcelona Bet Builder Tip includes:
Lamine Yamal to score or Assist
Raphinha 2 Shots on Target
Frenkie de Jong to be fouled1.5+ times
Barcelona to win
Best odds of 17/2 available at bet365 while publishing.
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