Barcelona vs Villarreal: Preview and Predictions

Barcelona vs Villarreal
Spanish La Liga
Date: Saturday, 6th May 2017
Kick-off at 17:30 UK / 18:30 CET
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona.

After beating Espanyol 0-3 in Barcelona derby, the Catalonians are facing The Yellow Submarine, one of the best teams on the road this season.

Barca are hoping for Real Madrid to slip some points in the upcoming four matches as Los Blancos have a game at hand. On the other hand, Villarreal are currently atop UEFA Europa League race but they are aware that they can’t count on points in Barcelona.

Barcelona

Despite Barca are La Liga leaders at the moment and even if they win all the upcoming matches, in order to lift the Spanish league title Real Madrid must suffer a defeat or draw two games, which is highly unlikely.

This season at Camp Nou, the hosts suffered only one defeat while they won 13 outings along with 3 draws. Also, they registered an impressive goal difference with 56 scored and 14 goals allowed.

Villarreal

The Yellow Submarine are in the fifth position. Villarreal are only one point ahead of Athletic Bilbao and in a case of defeat, they could drop all the way to the 7th place.

Nevertheless, Villarreal are facing the most difficult visit in La Liga, they are one of the best away teams this season. The guests’ away record this season reads W7 D6 L4 with 17 goals netted and only 10 allowed – the least in the Spanish elite.

Barcelona vs Villarreal: Head-to-head

The Yellow Submarine snatched a point in the last two meetings with Barcelona. At Camp Nou, they are without points since 2010.

Barcelona vs Villarreal: Prediction

The Saturday’s fixture could be a vital one for both sides. Villarreal would be more than happy with a point, but it’s improbable that Catalonians will allow Villarreal to leave Camp Nou with smiles on their faces. The pressure is certainly higher on the hosts since in the case of a draw the La Liga race would be concluded.