Barcelona v Villarreal

• The last meeting of these two sides ended in a 5-1 win for Barcelona

• Barcelona won the league on Thursday night, away to local rivals Espanyol

• Barcelona have conceded in each of their last three against the visitors

After securing the league title on Thursday night, spirits will be high in the Barcelona camp. However, there may be some fatigue following the celebrations, which could impact their sharpness on the pitch.

Perhaps for that reason, Barça aren't heading into this one as overwhelming favourites - they're priced at 1.80 at home against a Villarreal side sitting 5th in the table.

The visitors come into this clash in excellent form, having won four straight, and will be highly motivated as they chase a Champions League spot.

⭐ Barcelona v Villarreal Predictions and Best Bets

Villarreal come into this match in excellent form, having won four consecutive games. With Champions League qualification still within reach, they have everything to play for.

Meanwhile, Barcelona may not be fully focused following their recent title celebrations, which could lead to a dip in intensity. Given Villarreal’s motivation and momentum, double chance offers strong value.

The last meeting between these two sides produced a six-goal thriller, and another high-scoring affair could be on the cards. Barcelona and Villarreal are among La Liga’s most prolific teams, averaging 2.7 and 1.8 goals per game respectively.

With Villarreal pushing hard for a win and Barcelona likely to be more relaxed defensively post-title, there’s a strong case for a goal-filled encounter.

🔵 Homecoming for Hansi Flick's Champions

Barcelona have been by far La Liga's best side this season, particularly strong in the second half of the campaign, which has won them the league. They've won 15 of their last 16 matches and remain unbeaten in the league since December. Offensively, they've been prolific, averaging 2.69 goals per game, while maintaining a solid defensive record, conceding just 1.0 per match.

While their intensity may dip slightly with the title already secured, this being their final home game of the season, they'll likely want to give the fans a memorable send-off with a strong performance.

🟡 Yellow Submarine Attempting to Spoil the Party

Villarreal are hitting form at just the right time, coming into this fixture on the back of four straight wins. With only three points separating them from a Champions League spot and just two matches remaining, this is a huge game for the Yellow Submarine.

Over the course of the season, they've been impressive going forward, averaging 1.78 goals for per game. However, their defensive record has held them back, conceding an average of 1.31 goals per match. While consistency has been an issue for much of the season, they appear to be peaking when it matters most.

📊 Barcelona v Villarreal Head-to-Head Key Stats

The last meeting between these sides was in September, where Barcelona cruised to a 5-1 victory. Despite the scoreline, Villarreal created several chances and arguably deserved more than a solitary goal.

Both teams have struggled defensively in this fixture - Barcelona haven’t kept a clean sheet against Villarreal in their last three encounters, while Villarreal have failed to shut out Barça in their last five.

Goals tend to flow when these teams meet, with over 2.5 goals landing in eight of the last 10 clashes. Disciplinary action has also been a theme, with over 4.5 cards shown in four of the last five meetings.

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