Barcelona vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips (18 May)

By beating Espanyol Barcelona Thursday evening in the 0-2 derby, FC Barcelona offered itself the 28th title of Spanish champion in its history. There is nothing to say, the Catalans were superior to the competition by beating Real Madrid in Liga 0-4 in Bernabéu and 4-3 at home last week. Unbeaten in Liga in 2025, Hansi Flick and his band clearly dominated the national scene by adding the Spanish Supercopa and the Spanish Cup to their list of the season by beating Real Madrid each time. On the other hand, still no 6th Champions League to the active of Barça which has been running after this trophy for 11 years now.

Opposed to the poorly classified Leganes this week, Villarreal was perfectly removed from the trap match by winning with 3-0 victory authority. His fourth consecutive victory within the elite after successful successes against Girona 0-1, Osasuna 4-2 and Espanyol Barcelona 1-0. With 5 points ahead of his first pursuer, the yellow sub -sailor of Villarreal will of course want to keep his 5th place in anticipation of a return to the Champions League but he can also aim for 4th place held by the Athletic Bilbao.

Holder for the first time since his injury contracted against Celta Vigo, Robert Lewandowski (25 goals) also took advantage of the Ferran Torres appendicitis to find the last city. The last city will obviously not be handed over for the last games of the season. We also identify the absences for injury of Jules Koundé and Marc Bernal while Inigo Martinez will be eligible again to evolve in the league after having served his suspension and this week. Author of 8 goals and 13 assists in Liga, Lamine Yamal already has 2 titles of Spanish champion at only 19 years old, as much as Cristiano Ronaldo with Real Madrid. The victory acquired against Leganes was written with the absences for the injury of Ilias Akhomach, the experienced Raul Albiol, the Tricolor Barry (11 goals, 3 assists in Liga) and defender Femenia.

All will probably be absent this evening again. On the other hand, as the main artilleryman of this 2024-25 campaign at Villarreal, Ayoze Perez slated a double and he now totals 18 achievements in the elite. The probable compositions for FC Barcelona - Villarreal: FC Barcelona: Szczensy - Eric Garcia, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Gerard Martin - De Jong, Pedri - Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha - Lewandowski.villarreal: Junior - Pau Navarro, Foyth, Logan Costa, Cardona - Pino Comesana, Gueye, Baena - Pepe (or Barry), Ayoze Perez.

• Summary: Barcelona is going head to head with Villarreal starting on 18 May 2025 at 17:00 UTC at Olímpic Lluís Companys stadium, Barcelona city, Spain. The match is a part of the LaLiga .