LiontipsBarcelona vs Villarreal. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Barcelona failed to satisfy the fans last week - team drew to Inter (3:3) in the Champions League, losing a chance for a play-off spot, after that Catalan club also suffered a defeat in El Clasico and slided down to the 2nd spot in La Liga. The Blaugrana currently have seven victories and one draw in the asset, delivering 22 points with the best defensive record in the league. Team scored 21 goals so far.
Club's academy, La Masia, can be proud of their graduate, Gavi, who earned the Kopa Trophy, as the world's best player under the age of 21. Bellerin, Depay, Christensen and Araujo will miss the upcoming match.
Last week, Villarreal clinched a play-off spot in the Conference League after a victory over Austria (1:0). Team scored three goals per game on average. As for La Liga, Unai Emery's team has four victories and three draws, delivering 15 points and a 7th spot in the standings.
In the previous game the Yellow Submarine secured a home victory over Osasuna (2:0). Team conceded just three goals so far. But they are unlikely to keep a clean sheet in the upcoming match - Barcelona scored in 20 of 22 latest head-to-head matches at Camp Nou. Lo Celso, Coquelin, Kiko, Moreno and Foyth will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 4:1
Hosts have won 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: no
In 3 of 5 latest matches of the visitors no penalties were given
Tip and bets
Barcelona are two heads above their opponents, they desperately want to satisfy their fans after a devastating defeat in El Clasico. The Yellows are not successful at Camp Nou and a home advantage should help Barca to secure a victory.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Barcelona
We are expecting a huge number of goal opportunities from the upcoming match, some of which might be converted. Catalan club won 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches by no less than two goals.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by three goals
