Barcelona vs Villarreal: Prediction, lineup, team news and h2h results
In their final La Liga Santander games of the season, Barcelona and Villareal will face off. This time around, what is usually a tense match between the two sides is expected to be more subdued.
Barcelona is already in second place in the league, but they want to give their home fans something to cheer about in the final game.
Villarreal, on the other hand, is currently in seventh place and has had a disastrous domestic season. The Yellow Submarines did make it to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. They will qualify for the Europa Conference League if they win.
Team news for Barcelona and Villarreal
Barcelona will be missing Eric Garcia, Nico Gonzalez, Sergi Roberto, Sergino Dest, Gerard Pique, and Pedri, according to SportsMole.
Memphis Depay and Ronald Araujo are still question marks, but they are expected to play. Due to injuries, Villarreal will be without Gerard Moreno and Alberto Moreno. Arnaut Danjuma and Yeremi Pino are also questionable for the match. Due to a suspension, Juan Foyth will miss the game.
Predicted lineups
Barcelona
Ter Stegen; Alves, Araujo, Lenglet, Alba; Gavi, Busquets, F de Jong; Dembele, Aubameyang, Torres
Villarreal
Rulli; Gaspar, Albiol, P Torres, Estupinan; Chukwueze, Capoue, Parejo, Coquelin; Lo Celso, Dia
Prediction
Expect Xavi’s side to make a statement in their final game of the season, with key players returning. While it may be many players’ final game in red and blue, it will be an opportunity for others to prove their worth. Prediction: Barcelona 3-2 Villarreal
Match facts
Barcelona previous games: LWWWD
Getafe 0-0 Barcelona | La Liga
Barcelona 3-1 Celta Vigo | La Liga
Real Betis 1-2 Barcelona | La Liga
Barcelona 2-1 Mallorca | La Liga
Barcelona 0-1 Rayo Vallecano | La Liga
Villarreal previous games: LLDWL
Villarreal 1-2 Real Sociedad | La Liga
Rayo Vallecano 1-5 Villarreal | La Liga
Villarreal 1-1 Sevilla | La Liga
Villarreal 2-3 Liverpool | UEFA Champions League
Alaves 2-1 Villarreal | La Liga
Results
Barcelona has had a lot of success against Unai Emery’s team and will be looking to keep it going. According to League Lane, the Blaugrana have won the last five games between the two sides and will be looking to make it five this evening.
Head to head record
Villarreal 1-3 Barcelona | La Liga 2021/22
Villarreal 1-2 Barcelona | La Liga 2020/21
Barcelona 4-0 Villarreal | La Liga 2020/21
Villarreal 1-4 Barcelona | La Liga 2020/21
Barcelona 2-1 Villarreal | La Liga 2020/21
