Barcelona vs Villarreal prediction and betting tips on May 18 2025
Game Prediction
In the 37th round of the Spanish La Liga on May 18, 2025, Barcelona will face Villarreal. Having already secured the championship, the hosts might view the guests' ambitions to claim points here with more understanding.
Our Prediction for Barcelona vs Villarreal
The Catalan club ceded the La Liga title to Real Madrid last season. Moreover, they didn't manage to win any trophies in other competitions either, which cost Xavi his managerial post. The 2023/2024 campaign was also disappointing for their current opponent, who collected only 53 points and fell from fifth to eighth place. As a result, the team missed out on European competitions for the first time in recent years.
Now, this has worked in their favor. Taking advantage of a less demanding schedule, Marcelino’s men remain among the contenders to qualify for the Champions League—especially as even fifth place will suffice this time. The 3-0 victory over Leganés in the previous round brought them closer to success. Flick and his squad, for their part, aimed to achieve a "quadruple." They defeated Real Madrid head-to-head in both the Super Cup and the Copa del Rey. However, in a memorable Champions League semi-final against Inter, after two thrilling 3-3 draws, Inter scored in extra time in Milan. Only La Liga remained, where the title was decided in the very next "El Clásico." Despite a poor start and conceding early goals, Barcelona managed to win and reclaim the title. They sealed it officially with a 2-0 derby victory against Espanyol.
Yamal and his teammates score nearly 2.69 goals per game, while conceding exactly one in response. The visitors also have a positive goal balance, but not as impressive—1.78 scored to 1.31 conceded per match.
Barcelona vs Villarreal: Key Statistics and Trends
- Barcelona has won three out of their last four matches
- 61% of Barcelona's matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.69 goals per match
- Villarreal has won three times in a row
- 67% of Villarreal's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.08
Barcelona vs Villarreal: Probable Lineups
Barcelona (likely lineup): Szczęsny - Martin, Martínez, Cubarsí, Eric García - Pedri, De Jong, Raphinha, Olmo, Yamal - Ferran Torres
Villarreal (likely lineup): Junior - S. Cardona, Costa, Foyth, Femenía - Guye, Parejo, Comesaña, Pepe - Ayoze Pérez, Baena
Previous Matches: Barcelona vs Villarreal
In January of last year, after three consecutive defeats, Villarreal finally won. But in September, Flick’s Barcelona won 5-1 at "La Cerámica".
Free Prediction for Barcelona vs Villarreal
The visitors need points, but the hosts—already crowned champions—are still favorites. In such conditions, we recommend betting on "over 3.5 goals" (odds – 1.9).
Place your bets on the upcoming match and track your team’s standing in the Spanish La Liga table.