Villarreal vs Barcelona Comments and Predictions: Into form

Both Villarreal and Barcelona started the Spanish league 2023/24 with unsatisfactory results. Accordingly, Villarreal lost 1-2 against Real Betis in the match at home. Meanwhile, Barcelona had a faint 0-0 draw in the first match of the season when they had to be a guest at Getafe.

Had to wait until the second round, Villarreal and Barcelona had the best ball feeling and thereby won their first victory. Of course, they did not want the winning streak to be interrupted and entered the third round of the national championship with the determination to win all 3 points.

According to the assessment, Barcelona has a slight disadvantage when they have to play away from home, but with the superior quality of the squad, coach Xavi's army is a bright name to win over the opponent.

Notably, Barcelona also holds a superior head-to-head record against Villarreal. Accordingly, they won 30 matches, drew 9 and lost 7 times in the last 46 confrontations.

- Villarreal: Jorgensen; Foyth, Gabbia, Cuenca, Pedraza; Terrats, Parejo, Baena; G Moreno, Sorloth, Brereton.

- Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Christensen, De Jong; Yamal, Romeu, Gundogan, Balde; Gavi, Lewandowski, Torres.