The 2022-23 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this week as Villarreal lock horns with Xavi's Barcelona side in an important clash at the Camp Nou on Thursday.
Barcelona vs Villarreal Preview
Villarreal are currently in seventh place in the La Liga standings and have been inconsistent so far this season. The Yellow Submarines eased past Osasuna by a 2-0 scoreline over the weekend and will look to achieve a similar result in this fixture.
Barcelona, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table at the moment and have suffered defeat in their biggest test of the season so far. The Catalan giants slumped to a 3-1 defeat in El Clasico in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.
Barcelona vs Villarreal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Barcelona vs Villarreal Prediction
Barcelona find themselves on the verge of another trophyless season and will need to bounce back immediately in La Liga. Xavi has a massive task on his hands and will need to make a few difficult decisions in the coming weeks.
Villarreal can pack a punch on their day but are in desperate need of a shot in the arm at the moment. Barcelona are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Villarreal
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Barcelona vs Villarreal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Barcelona
Tip 2: Game to score over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Barcelona to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Robert Lewandowski to score - Yes