Villarreal vs Barcelona: prediction for the La Liga fixture

Spain

Villarreal

Spain

LaLiga

ceramica

12 February 12:00 UTC

Barcelona

Spain

Barcelona have won seven games in a row. Will the visitors extend their winning streak in the La Liga game against Villarreal on February 12? The answer is in our prediction.

Villarreal vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tips (12.02.2023)

Command Analysis

Villarreal

Spain

Hosts lost two latest games, but we should admit that team started to play better with the arrival of Kike Setien. He took charge of Villarreal in October and improved team's possession game. Team still has a chance to snatch the final spot in European competitions zone, but it won't be easy.

Team suffered a defeat to Elche (1:3) in the most recent match. Central defender Pau Torres said that they need to bounce back to avoid a first three-game losing streak since 2019/20 season. But it will be hard for the Yellow Submarine, because they earned their most recent victory over Barcelona in 2007.

After 20 matches of the current season Valencian club has nine victories and four draws, delivering 31 points and a 6th position in the standings.

Jackson, Lo Celso, Moreno and Pedrasa will miss the upcoming game.

Barcelona

Spain

Injury to Villarreal's Gerard Moreno gives Barcelona even more advantage in the upcoming game. Xavi's men are coming to Estadio de la Ceramica with an intention to get their 11th consecutive victory in all competitions. Most recent win over Sevilla (3:0) extended team's lead to eight points and now analytics give Barca 89,9% chance to win the league.

Xavi is unlikely to change team's strategy in the upcoming game. Team has a fantastic defensive line - Catalan side allowed only seven goals in 20 matches. Blaugranas are approaching the Europa League battle against Manchester United, so head coach is unlikely to make some changes. Team has 17 victories and two draws, delivering 53 points and a top position in the La Liga standings.

Busquets and Dembele will miss the upcoming game.

Trends

Ставка Correct score 1:1

None of four latest head-to-head matches ended on level terms

12.55

Ставка Goals in both halves - yes

In 3 of 5 latest matches of Villarreal goals were scored in both halves

1.83

Ставка Corners: total under 9,5

This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts

1.84

Ставка Yellow cards: total under 5

This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the visitors

1.89

Tip and bets

1.71total under 3 goals

We think that defense will prevail over the offense here. Latest head-to-head matches were low-scoring and we are expecting the same here.

Our prediction - total under 3 goals

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3.2draw

We think that the hosts have what it takes to hold off Barca, who need to save the energy for the upcoming Champions League clash. A draw should be a fairly positive result for both sides.

Our second bet is on a draw

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