Barca’s perfect win record is at stake against the Yellow Submarine.

Villarreal are set to face FC Barcelona on the Matchday 6 of the 2024-25 season of the LaLiga at their home ground, El Madrigal. FC Barcelona are currently at the number one place on the points table with 15 points in five games. They have won all their five games so far this season.

On the other hand, Villarreal are placed at the 4th spot on the points table with 11 points in five games. They have won three matches and drawn two games. Barca won their last game in the LaLiga against Girona but later lost in their UCL clash against AS Monaco. Villarreal have also won their last LaLiga game. It was against Mallorca.

KickOff

Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM IST

Location: El Madridgal

Form

Villarreal (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-D

FC Barcelona (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-W

Players to watch out for

Ayoze Perez (Villarreal CF)

Ayoze Perez is known for his exceptional technical abilities. He is particularly good with his ball control under pressure. This skill allows him to maintain possession in tight spaces and create opportunities for his team.

He has already scored three goals in the five matches that he has played so far. Perez will be instrumental for his team yet again in the game against FC Barcelona.

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

Robert Lewandowski is back to his beast form this season under new manager, Hansi Flick. The talismanic striker has already scored four goals in the five LaLiga games he has played so far. He is known for his clinical finishing and getting into the attacking positions. He is expected to score yet again against Villarreal.

Match Facts

FC Barcelona have won all their games in LaLiga season so far.

Villareal have not lost any game in the LaLiga season so far.

Villareal CF beat FC Barcelona 5-3 in their previous encounter last season.

Injury and Team news

Juan Foyth and forward Gerard Moreno are out for Villarreal due to hamstring and knee issues respectively. Willy Kambwala is out with a muscle injury and Alfonso Pedraza is out with physical discomfort.

Barca were already dealing with injuries to top players like Ansu Fati, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Fermin Lopez, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Marc Bernal. Now, new signing Dani Olmo is also out for over a month. Ferran Torres will be suspended after the red card that he received in the last game.

Head To Head

Matches played: 44

Villareal won: 7

FC Barcelona won: 28

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineup

Villarreal Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Conde; Femenia, Albiol, Costa, Cardona; Akhomach, Comesana, Parejo, Baena; Perez, Barry

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup ( 4-2-3-1):

Ter Stegen; Kounde, Cubarsi, Inigo, Balde; Eric Garcia, Casado; Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Match Prediction

FC Barcelona are in a very good form in LaLiga this season and are expected to comfortably win the game.

Prediction: Villarreal 1-3 FC Barcelona

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