Villarreal vs Barcelona Prediction: the Favorite is Obvious

Prediction for the La Liga Villarreal vs Barcelona match, which will take place on February 12th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Submariners dropped out of the Copa del Rey, failing at home to Real Madrid 2:3. After that, the Yellows beat Girona 1:0 at Ceramica, lost on their field to Rayo Vallecano and away to Elche. Such results moved the team to sixth place in the La Liga standings. Villarreal is four points behind Atletico in the UCL spot, which keeps the Castellonians' chances of reaching the final top 4. Villarreal's home statistics are fourth in the division, +6=1-2, 14:7 goal difference.

After a draw in Saudi Arabia in the Supercopa semifinals against Betis, Barcelona has won seven straight matches in three different tournaments. As a result, the Catalans won the Supercopa, made it to the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, and firmly led the national championship. Before the 21st round, Barças is 8 points ahead of Real Madrid. In addition, Barcelona has the best offense and defense in the division. Barça also has the best home statistics in La Liga, so Villarreal will have a tough game against a powerful, motivated opponent who is also in great shape.

Villarreal is a home team. In the match against Barcelona, they will recover from the defeat on January 30 from Rayo Vallecano. It was an excruciating defeat because Villarreal lost at home to their direct rival. To gain points in the match against the current Barcelona, it will be necessary to score. We do not doubt that the Catalans at Ceramica will shoot some goals. Barcelona is good now, on the roll. Real will hold their match later, which means there is a chance to break away from the nearest pursuer by 11 points and secure the title.