Barcelona vs Villarreal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025

We really like Barcelona at odds of -125 to beat Villarreal, with this Full-Time Result bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.

Barcelona secured their 28th La Liga title when claiming a 2-0 victory in the Derbi Barceloní on Thursday. On the road against Espanyol at RCDE Stadium, they made it six wins on the spin. Hansi Flick's team boasted a whopping 75% of possession and had four shots on target, with Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez scoring one goal each.

Champions League hopefuls Villarreal claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-0 triumph against Leganés at Estadio de la Ceramica made it four consecutive victories. El Submarino Amarillo enjoyed just 38% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Ayoze Perez on the scoresheet twice and Nicolas Pepe also finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Barca beat Villarreal away when the teams last met. It was a 5-1 scoreline at Estadio de la Ceramica. Barca have won eight of the previous 10 H2H games, with Villarreal victorious in the other two.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Barcelona	30	25	1	4	80	29	51	80:29	76
3	Villarreal	29	18	4	7	54	34	20	54:34	58

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9 wins and 1 draw, averaging 2.6 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 19.2 attempts. Barca have had 71.1% possession, 670.5 passes and 7.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.1 goals from 2.6 shots on goal and 5.9 attempts, while being awarded 3.1 corners.

Top scorers Raphinha and Ferran Torres have found the net 5 times, with Robert Lewandowski getting 4. Ferran Torres has the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has 4 clean sheets.

Villarreal have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 13.3 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Marcelino Garcia's men average 45.0% possession, 398.3 passes, 5.2 corners awarded and 5.2 corners against them, while conceding 1.1 goals from 12.8 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Ayoze Perez has recorded 7 goals, Thierno Barry 3, with Nicolas Pepe and Yeremi Pino both managing 2. Nicolas Pepe is top assists provider with 3, while Luiz Junior has kept 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marc-Andre ter Stegen (GK), Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin, Gavi, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski.

Villarreal confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Luiz Junior (GK), Pau Navarro, Juan Foyth, Logan Costa, Sergi Cardona, Santi Comesana, Daniel Parejo, Nicolas Pepe, Alejandro Baena, Yeremy Pino, Ayoze Perez.

Barcelona vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Barcelona considering they are -125 to record a La Liga victory. We’ll take this bet with confidence based on the stats that are available to us.

A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Barcelona vs Villarreal league stats:

• Barca have won 6 consecutive games.
• Barca have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Barca have won 16 of their last 20 games at home.
• Barca have won 8 of their last 10 games against Villarreal.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re looking for greater odds, Barca can be backed at a bigger price on the Asian Handicap. Also consider the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets for more juice.

Our Match Prediction

Barcelona To Win @ -125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Barcelona 3 - 1 Villarreal

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Barcelona to win 3-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +1000 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nicolas Pepe Over 0.5 Shots On Target +110

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal) has bagged at least one shot on goal in three of his past five La Liga games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the Shots on Target line which is available at odds of +110.

Latest Nicolas Pepe Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-185

Shots

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

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Robert Lewandowski to Score +107

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) has been among the goals in six of his past eight La Liga home games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +107.

Latest Robert Lewandowski Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+160

First

+525

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-159

Shots

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -120

The past ten home games featuring Barcelona have seen 11.40 corners on average, with 10.40 the average corner count for the last ten Villarreal matches. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Total Corners and you can secure -120 that the teams go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Barcelona

Total

13.60 9.60 4.00

Home

12.90 9.30 3.60

Away

12.60 7.10 5.50

Villarreal

Total

8.90 3.50 5.40

Home

9.80 4.40 5.40

Away

7.10 2.50 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+102

Barcelona Corners

Over 6.5

-102

Under 6.5

-139

Villarreal Corners

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-132

Most Corners

1

-333

X

+650

2

+280

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Barcelona vs Villarreal Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Barcelona odds are -130 which leads to them being favourites in this La Liga clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 56% prospect of securing a victory. Villarreal are regarded as the least likely winner at +295.

Barca are -104 if you take them on the Asian Handicap at -0.75. Stakes are split between -0.5 and -1 which means you need a 2+ goal win for a full payout. A one-goal victory means a return with half your stake and the other half refunded.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -357 on the Both Teams to Score market.

If you visit one of the recommended sports betting sites, it’s fantastic to access hundreds of markets for whichever La Liga match appeals. Scan through the choices and pick your football wager.

Full-Time Result

1

-130

X

+310

2

+295

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+185

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-435

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-278

2

+190

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-104

2 Hcp +0.75

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+275

Over 2.5

-385

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-357

No

+245

Those interested in Frenkie de Jong to find the net anytime can get +145, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +480.

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

First

+145

Anytime

+480

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

First

+160

Anytime

+525

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

First

+160

Anytime

+525

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

First

+165

Anytime

+550

Thierno Barry (Villarreal)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Fermín López (Barcelona)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

First

+245

Anytime

+650

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

First

+270

Anytime

+850

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

First

+300

Anytime

+950

Álex Baena (Villarreal)

First

+330

Anytime

+1050

Yeremy Pino (Villarreal)

First

+360

Anytime

+1100

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

Pau Victor (Barcelona)

First

+425

Anytime

+1200

Denis Suárez (Villarreal)

First

+430

Anytime

+1300

Daniel Requena (Villarreal)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Alfonso Pedraza (Villarreal)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Dani Parejo (Villarreal)

First

+540

Anytime

+1600

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Héctor Fort (Barcelona)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Eric García (Barcelona)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Gerard Martín (Barcelona)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-227

Under 0.5

+130

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+125

Pau Victor (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+112

Thierno Barry (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-100

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-123

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-141

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-159

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-167

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-172

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-185

Álex Baena (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-222

Yeremy Pino (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-244

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Denis Suárez (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-357

Daniel Requena (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-357

Alfonso Pedraza (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-455

Pape Gueye (Villarreal)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-556

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-526

Ronald Araujo (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+255

Under 0.5

-588

Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+295

Under 0.5

-769

Héctor Fort (Barcelona)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Over 3.5

-111

Under 3.5

-

Ferran Torres (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

-112

Under 2.5

-

Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-

Thierno Barry (Villarreal)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Pau Victor (Barcelona)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Fermín López (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Gerard Moreno (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Álex Baena (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Yeremy Pino (Villarreal)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Barcelona vs Villarreal Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Barca vs Villarreal team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the La Liga squads.

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