LiontipsVillarreal vs Barcelona. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Villarreal is having a strong season. Team is still competing for the Europa League, where they beat Salzburg, Dinamo Kyiv and another Dinamo, from Zagreb (3:1 on aggregate) in the knock-out stages.
In La Liga Yellows have 12 wins and 13 draws after 32 rounds, which corresponds to 7th place with 49 points. They are only one point behind fifth-placed Real Sociedad, so it will be an intense battle for Europa League spot.
Three last games were unsuccesful for Unai Emery's team - they lost to Osasuna (1:2) and Alaves (1:2), but had a confident win over Levante (5:1).
Estupinan and Iborra, who have a knee injury, won't play in an upcoming game.
Barcelona left the Champions League after defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first knock-out stage by a 2:5 score, which hardly someone could predict. But despite that, Catalonians are in a good mood, because they won a silverware, their first in over a year.
In last Saturday Blaugranas destroyed Athletic (4:0) in the final of Copa del Rey, taking revenge for the loss in Super Cup.
After Round 31 of La Liga Ronald Koeman's side have 21 wins and 5 draws, which gives them third spot in the standings with 68 points. After defeat in El Classico to Real (1:2) guests had a comfortable win over Getafe (5:2).
Barcelona have the best offensive record in the league - they scored 74 goals this season.
Fati, Pique, Coutinho, Neto, Dembele and also Braithwaite, who have an ankle injury, are all sidelined for an upcoming game.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Barcelona won 4 of last 5 head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of last 4 head-to-head matches
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In every third head-to-head game penalty was given
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In three of last four head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
Tip and bets
Both teams have high motivation for this game, which will bring tension on every part of the pitch. Hosts are on a bad run of results and will have a Europa League as their main priority. Barca, on the other hand, is on a good form and have a far better squad. We expect another win from Barcelona.
Our prediction - Barcelona to win.
Both teams prefer to play offensive football and we expect loads of goal opportunities. Some of them will surely convert to goals.
Our second bet is on total over 3 goals.
