Villarreal’s unexpected relegation battle has caught many by surprise, as the team finds itself in a tough spot after suffering defeats in all of their last ten matches and managing just one home win all season.
On the flip side, title-chasing Barcelona have been in strong form, securing seven victories in their last ten LaLiga fixtures.
Villarreal’s recent home matches have been full of action, with each of their last ten LaLiga games at home producing at least three goals.
Barcelona’s away matches have followed a similar pattern, with six of their last seven on the road also featuring three or more goals. This trend suggests that their upcoming clash could be another high-scoring encounter.
Historically, both teams have a knack for scoring in this fixture, with goals at both ends in their last six LaLiga meetings. Villarreal’s last ten home games have seen both teams score on seven occasions, while Barcelona’s last twelve league matches have seen the same outcome ten times.
Prediction
Barcelona have been outstanding in their away form, winning their last eight LaLiga matches on the road. In contrast, Villarreal have struggled at home, losing their last four games and conceding 12 goals in the process.
Prediction: Villarreal 1 : 4 Barcelona
