Villarreal vs FC Barcelona Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | LaLiga, September 22, 2024

Villarreal vs FC Barcelona Preview

• Tournament: La Liga.
• Date: Sunday, September 22.
• Kick-off Time: 4:30 PM GMT.
• Venue: El Madrigal, Villarreal.

It was all going smoothly for FC Barcelona until the sudden defeat to AS Monaco in their UEFA Champions League opener. The Cules are in the best form possible in La Liga 2024-25, as they go to visit Villarreal CF for their sixth game.

Barca are playing like an invincible group in La Liga, having won all their five games played so far with 17 massive goals scored. The side are the only team in the league with an all-win run and would like to continue their tally with another one in the next game.

Hosts Villarreal are also having a great time, and are undefeated so far. They have 11 points in five games, which is the second best, but are standing fourth due to goal difference. The game is set to be as fierce as it could be against a dominant FC Barcelona. But having said that, the hosts should also try for full points, capitalizing on some defensive gaps seen in the leader’s fence.

Villarreal CF Team News

Going into the tough clash, Villarreal CF will have some tensions looming. Willy Kambwala, Gerard Moreno, Juan Foyth, and Alfonso Pedraza are the four players who will not be in this match, owing to injuries.

FC Barcelona Team News

FC Barcelona seems to be in a loop of missing players after every other game. Fermin Lopez, Dani Olmo, Marc Bernal, Andreas Christensen, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, and Gavi remain out for their injuries. While Ferran Torres was suspended in the last game.

Villarreal vs FC Barcelona Predicted Lineups

Villarreal Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Conde

Defenders: Femenia, Albiol, Costa, S Cardona

Midfielders: Akhomach, Comesana, Parejo, Baena

Forwards: Perez, Barry

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen

Defenders: Kounde, Cubarsi, I Martinez, Balde

Midfielders: Casado, E Garcia, Pedri

Forward: Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Villarreal vs FC Barcelona Head-to-Head Record

The clubs have met in a total of 44 games. Villarreal CF have won only 7 games, while FC Barcelona have a huge share of 28 wins. Nine games between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona have ended in a draw.

Key players to watch in Villarreal vs FC Barcelona

Dani Parejo (Villarreal)

Despite being 35, Dani Parejo continues to be the pivot of Villarreal. From dominating the midfield to creating chances, the no. 10 does it all. Even at this age, Parejo has played in 70% of all the minutes Villarreal have played. He will bear the responsibility of blocking all the shots from the highly skilled Barcelona club players.

Marc-André ter Stegen (FC Barcelona)

The Barca captain gave a nightmare-like performance in the first UCL game against AS Monaco. His blunders affected the Cule’s unbeaten run. He needs to be at the top of his game and prevent any shocking shot-on-target. The rest can be taken care of by the players on the opponent’s pitch duty.

Villarreal vs FC Barcelona Prediction

Both teams are having an unbeaten run in the league. Hosts Villarreal will have the home fans by their side. But despite the added advantage, they might suffer their first defeat in the league, in the hands of FC Barcelona, as they are in terrific form, not just winning but humbling the opponents.

Prediction: Villarreal 1-2 FC Barcelona (Watch Live)

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