Villarreal vs Barcelona Predictions

Both of these clubs are doing well in the league, but it will be Barcelona who are likely to come out on to secure a win against Villarreal in their upcoming La Liga contest, but the best bet will be for both teams to score

Match info: La Liga

Venue: Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal

Date: Sunday, 21^st December 2025

Time: 4:15 Nigerian time

Estadio de la Ceramica will play host to a fascinating La Liga contest on Sunday afternoon, as division leaders Barcelona take on third-placed Villarreal.

Top of the La Liga table, La Blaugrana have been the standout team in Spain once again this term, but the home side have also been excellent, with the Yellow Submarine third, eight points off the summit with two games in hand.

Head-to-head:

• Villarreal have won 12 of the last 56 meetings between the two teams.
• Barcelona recorded 34 victories.
• The remaining 10 clashes ended in draws.
• Barcelona have won all of their last five matches.
• Villarreal have emerged victorious in two of their last five games.
• The Blaugrana have won three of their last five fixtures against the Yellow Submarines.
• Their last four games produced at least five goals.

Form:

• Villarreal in the league: W-W-W-L-L
• Villarreal in all competitions: W-W-W-L-L
• Barcelona in the league: W-W-W-W-W
• Barcelona in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W

Team News:

• Villarreal will miss out on the services of Pau Cabanes. He is injured. Pape Gueye and Ilias Akhomach are on international duty. Thomas Partey, Gerard Moreno, Willy Kambwala and Santiago Mourino might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.
• Dani Olmo and Gavi will not be in action for Barcelona due to their injuries. Ronald Araujo is likely to miss out due to personal reasons.

Player(s) to watch:

• Alberto Moleiro has been one of the crucial assets for Villarreal this season and is yet again going to play an important role. In 15 LaLiga appearances this season, Alberto Moleiro has scored six goals and has a couple of assists as well. He can control the midfield well and is also beneficial for his side in the attacking front.
• Lamine Yamal is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence with the ball at his feet. He will be leading the attack from the right for Barcelona. The 18-year-old has 13 goal involvements in 13 league matches this season. He is doing well for Barca and will play an important part in the build-up once again.