Match Preview, Barcelona vs Villarreal Odds 22:15 on 28/02/2026, La Liga

Barcelona vs Villarreal Preview 22:15 on 28/02/2026. Predictions, expected lineups, and expert analysis for the Barcelona vs Villarreal match in round 26 of the Spanish La Liga 2025/26.

Barcelona vs Villarreal Match Preview

90-Minute Handicap: 0 : 1 3/4

Total Goals: 3 3/4

Barcelona has temporarily dispelled the gloom from their poor run earlier this month with a resounding 3-0 victory over Levante. This result helped Coach Hansi Flick's side reclaim the top spot from Real Madrid with 61 points, one point ahead of their rivals. With Real Madrid playing later on Monday, this is a perfect opportunity for Barca to extend their lead to 4 points, applying significant psychological pressure on their opponent. With an attack boasting terrifying efficiency (67 goals in 25 matches), the trio of Ferran Torres, Lamine Yamal, and Lewandowski are expected to continue bombarding the opponent's net at Camp Nou.

However, Villarreal is not an easy opponent to bully. The "Yellow Submarine" is having an excellent season under Marcelino, comfortably sitting in 3rd place with 51 points. Notably, Villarreal has been a "nemesis" for Barca in Catalonia, having won on their last two visits to this opponent's ground. With stable form (winning 3 of their last 4 matches) and no European competition to distract them, Villarreal can confidently aim for a competitive match against the hosts.

This promises to be a feast of attacking football. Although Barcelona is favored due to squad quality and home advantage, Villarreal's ability to cause trouble and score is high. A narrow victory for Barca in a high-scoring match is the scenario many experts are predicting.

Barcelona vs Villarreal Team News

Barcelona: A major blow in midfield as Frenkie de Jong suffers a hamstring injury and is out for 6 weeks. Gavi has returned to training but is only expected back in March. Andreas Christensen remains a long-term absentee, while young defender Gerard Martin is suspended. Joao Cancelo is expected to start again at left-back following his excellent performance against Levante.

Villarreal: Missing several key defenders including Willy Kambwala, Logan Costa, and Juan Foyth. Gerard Moreno and Pape Gueye require late fitness tests. The attacking duo of Ayoze Perez and Georges Mikautadze will be the main hope for the visitors.

Predicted Lineups Barcelona vs Villarreal

Barcelona (4-2-3-1): J. Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, E. Garcia, Cancelo; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Lewandowski.

Villarreal (4-4-2): Luiz Junior; Mourino, Navarro, Veiga, Pedraza; Pepe, Comesana, Gueye, Moleiro; Mikautadze, Perez.

Head-to-Head History and Form of Barcelona vs Villarreal

Barcelona's Form:

22/02/26: Barcelona 3-0 Levante (La Liga)

17/02/26: Girona 2-1 Barcelona (La Liga)

13/02/26: Atl. Madrid 4-0 Barcelona (Copa del Rey)

07/02/26: Barcelona 3-0 Mallorca (La Liga)

04/02/26: Albacete 1-2 Barcelona (Copa del Rey)

Villarreal's Form:

23/02/26: Villarreal 2-1 Valencia (La Liga)

19/02/26: Levante 0-1 Villarreal (La Liga)

14/02/26: Getafe 2-1 Villarreal (La Liga)

10/02/26: Villarreal 4-1 Espanyol (La Liga)

31/01/26: Osasuna 2-2 Villarreal (La Liga)

Barcelona vs Villarreal Head-to-Head History

21/12/25: Villarreal 0-2 Barcelona (La Liga)

19/05/25: Barcelona 2-3 Villarreal (La Liga)

22/09/24: Villarreal 1-5 Barcelona (La Liga)

28/01/24: Barcelona 3-5 Villarreal (La Liga)

27/08/23: Villarreal 3-4 Barcelona (La Liga)

Predicted Score: Barcelona 3 - 2 Villarreal