FC Barcelona vs Villarreal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

FC Barcelona

W W W W L

1st place in Spanish La Liga

2-3

18/05/2025 13:00

Villarreal

W W W W W

5th place in Spanish La Liga

Spanish La Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FC Barcelona vs Villarreal on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 13:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FC Barcelona vs Villarreal preview before placing your bet.

FC Barcelona are currently 1st with 88 points after 38 matches.
Villarreal sit 5th with 70 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: FC Barcelona to win with probability 63%.
Head-to-head history favors FC Barcelona, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Villarreal have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

13:00

2025-05-18

FC Barcelona vs Villarreal - Prediction & Odds

FC Barcelona

Villarreal

2025-05-18 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Barcelona	88	38	28	4	6	102	39	63
02 Real Madrid	84	38	26	6	6	78	38	40
03 Atletico Madrid	76	38	22	10	6	68	30	38
04 Athletic Bilbao	70	38	19	13	6	54	29	25
05 Villarreal	70	38	20	10	8	71	51	20
06 Real Betis	60	38	16	12	10	57	50	7
07 Celta Vigo	55	38	16	7	15	59	57	2
08 Rayo Vallecano	52	38	13	13	12	41	45	-4
09 Osasuna	52	38	12	16	10	48	52	-4
10 Mallorca	48	38	13	9	16	35	44	-9
11 Real Sociedad	46	38	13	7	18	35	46	-11
12 Valencia	46	38	11	13	14	44	54	-10
13 Getafe	42	38	11	9	18	34	39	-5
14 RCD Espanyol	42	38	11	9	18	40	51	-11
15 Alaves	42	38	10	12	16	38	48	-10
16 Girona	41	38	11	8	19	44	60	-16
17 Sevilla	41	38	10	11	17	42	55	-13
18 Leganes	40	38	9	13	16	39	56	-17
19 Las Palmas	32	38	8	8	22	40	61	-21
20 Real Valladolid	16	38	4	4	30	26	90	-64

Head To Head

22/09/2024 12:30

Villarreal

1 - 5

FC Barcelona

SPA D1

27/01/2024 13:30

FC Barcelona

3 - 5

Villarreal

SPA D1

27/08/2023 11:30

Villarreal

3 - 4

FC Barcelona

SPA D1

12/02/2023 16:00

Villarreal

0 - 1

FC Barcelona

SPA D1

20/10/2022 15:00

FC Barcelona

3 - 0

Villarreal

SPA D1

22/05/2022 16:00

FC Barcelona

0 - 2

Villarreal

SPA D1

FC Barcelona

67%

Draw

Villarreal

33%

FC Barcelona Last 6 matches

11/05/2025 10:15

FC Barcelona 4 - 3 Real Madrid SPA D1

06/05/2025 15:00

Inter Milan 3 - 3 FC Barcelona UEFA CL

03/05/2025 15:00

Real Valladolid 1 - 2 FC Barcelona SPA D1

30/04/2025 15:00

FC Barcelona 3 - 3 Inter Milan UEFA CL

26/04/2025 16:00

FC Barcelona 2 - 2 Real Madrid SPA CUP

22/04/2025 15:30

FC Barcelona 1 - 0 Mallorca SPA D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Villarreal

10/05/2025 12:30

Girona 0 - 1 Villarreal SPA D1

03/05/2025 10:15

Villarreal 4 - 2 Osasuna SPA D1

27/04/2025 10:15

Villarreal 1 - 0 RCD Espanyol SPA D1

23/04/2025 13:00

Celta Vigo 3 - 0 Villarreal SPA D1

20/04/2025 10:15

Villarreal 2 - 2 Real Sociedad SPA D1

13/04/2025 12:30

Real Betis 1 - 2 Villarreal SPA D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Spanish La Liga

Played games

Goals

Scored

678

Avg. per game

2.26

Conceded

341

Avg. per game

1.14

Scored

529

Avg. per game

1.76

Conceded

403

Avg. per game

1.34

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

268 (89%)32 (11%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

238 (79%)62 (21%)

FC Barcelona

Recent matches

Villarreal

Under /Over

(91%)41 4(9%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FC Barcelona

Villarreal

Shots

FC Barcelona

Total shots

15.72 avg / game

Blocked

973 total

Avg. 3.96

Villarreal

Total shots

12.45 avg / game

Blocked

749 total

Avg. 3.13

FC Barcelona Pass Villarreal

Total passes

169376

Avg. 611 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

65%

Total passes

115373

Avg. 456 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FC Barcelona

300

Played games

Villarreal

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.38

113

Clean sheets

0.24

6.04

1812

Corners

1377

4.59

16.07

4821

Throw-ins

4328

14.43

2.03

609

Offsides

567

1.89

2.41

723

GK saves

761

2.54

FC Barcelona

DISCIPLINARY

Villarreal

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.87

560

623

2.08

0.10

0.09

10.47

3141

Fouls

3194

10.65

12.40

3720

Tackles

3529

11.76

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the FC Barcelona vs Villarreal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FC Barcelona vs Villarreal on 18 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Spanish La Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FC Barcelona vs Villarreal Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FC Barcelona's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Villarreal's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Spanish La Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Spanish La Liga standings and the Spanish La Liga form table to understand exactly where FC Barcelona and Villarreal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Spanish La Liga predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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