Barcelona hosts Villarreal at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Sunday evening in what will be both a La Liga celebration and a stern final home test for the new champions, with the visitors having beaten a Xavi-led Barca 3-5 the last time they visited.
Having secured the league crown after beating Espanyol 2-0 on Thursday, Barca aim to end their final match at Montjuïc with a win, while Villarreal hunt a statement result to boost their UEFA Champions League qualification.
🔴🔵Barca Chase 100 Goals in Title-Winning Campaign | Home Win = 1.91💵
With 85 points and a 7-point lead over Real Madrid, Hansi Flick’s side have wrapped up La Liga and could yet finish the season with a century of league goals, having already netted 97 with two games still to go.
This weekend’s clash will double as a trophy presentation party and a shot at redemption after losing 5-3 to Villarreal in last season’s home fixture.
Although the Catalans did crush the Yellow Submarines 5-1 away from home earlier this term, a series of great results that have helped them already lift the Copa del Rey and Supercopa, but with the UCL dream falling short, Flick will want a strong ending to a dominant domestic season.
💛Villarreal Hoping to Crash Champions’ Party| Away Win = 3.83💵
Marcelino’s Villarreal arrive in top form, with four straight wins and the third-best attacking record in the league, scoring 64 goals in 36 games.
Sitting fifth with 64 points, they’re five ahead of Betis and on the brink of UCL qualification. A result in Barcelona would seal their status and spoil the champions’ party.
Impressively, Villarreal have won three of their last four away games against Barca and own the second-best away record in Spain this season with 33 points on the road.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Barcelona welcome Inigo Martinez back from suspension, but Ronald Araujo remains a doubt after limping off midweek. Kounde, Ferran Torres, and Bernal are sidelined.
Yamal, Raphinha, and Lewandowski lead the frontline again, having combined for the bulk of Barca’s 97 league goals. Youngsters Cubarsi and Balde are set to start.
For Villarreal, Raul Albiol, Thierno Barry, and Ilias Akhomach miss out due to injury. Ayoze Perez, fresh off an 18-goal season, starts again after a brace vs. Leganes.
Juan Foyth may be shifted to right-back with Kambwala potentially coming into the starting XI in a slight tactical tweak by Marcelino.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 4.43💵
⚽ Barcelona have scored 3+ goals in 12 of their 18 home matches this season, with a home record of 15 wins and just one defeat. | Main Market: (1x2 Early Payout) Home = 1.85
⚽ Villarreal’s 33 away points are second only to their opponents, and they have netted in 7 of their last 10 away league games this campaign. | Goals Market: (Away O/U) Over 1.5 = 2.04
⚽ The last four league games between these sides have produced 22 goals combined, with at least 6 goals in three of those encounters. | Main Market: Over 3.5 Goals = 1.91
It’s the champions versus the entertainers. Barcelona’s celebration may yet turn into a goal-fest against a fearless Villarreal side chasing their own happy ending to a remarkable season.
🔗You can check out the La Liga clash, Barca vs Villarreal, on MSport.
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📅Date: Friday, May 18, 2025.
📍Venue: Emirates, London
🏆Competition: English Premier League – Matchday 37
⌚Kick-off: 4:30 PM GMT
Arsenal welcome Newcastle United to the Emirates Stadium in their final home match of the season, with both sides chasing a top-two Premier League finish and Champions League security heading into the final week.
While the Gunners remain in control of their UCL fate, Eddie Howe’s Magpies are on the verge of something historic—beating Arsenal four times in a single season for the first time ever.
🔴⚪Arsenal Hope to Snap Winless Home Run | Home Win = 2.07💵
Arsenal’s dramatic 2-2 draw at Anfield last week was a tale of two halves. While Arteta’s men rallied after a poor first half, it extended their winless run to five games in all competitions.
The Gunners have failed to win any of their last four matches at the Emirates, a worrying trend as they seek to finish strong. They haven’t lost three straight home matches since 2019—an unwanted record looming.
Despite their form, Arsenal still sit second and will likely qualify for the UCL unless Aston Villa upset Spurs. But pressure is high, and with several injuries, Arteta will need to rotate wisely.
⚫⚪Newcastle Target Historic Fourth Win Over Arsenal | Away Win = 3.79💵
Having already beaten Arsenal in the league and EFL Cup this season, Newcastle could make history with a fourth win over the Gunners this term. The 2-0 win over Chelsea last weekend reignited their form at just the right time.
Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali were instrumental in that win, and their midfield battle could decide the tie. Newcastle have scored in 11 straight games and remain one of the league’s most dangerous sides in transition.
However, away form is less impressive, with just two wins from their last six league road games. Still, the Magpies haven’t lost the final game of the season away from home since 2017-18.
🗝️Key Players & Team News📰:
Arsenal will be without Mikel Merino due to suspension, while Jorginho, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Magalhães are all expected to miss out through injury. Lewandowski (hamstring) also remains unavailable.
There’s optimism over Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Leandro Trossard—all of whom trained midweek—but Arteta may opt for caution. Zinchenko could feature in midfield, with Nwaneri or Tierney filling wide.
Newcastle may be without Sven Botman (knee), with Emil Krafth the likely replacement at centre-back. Trippier, Joelinton, Matt Targett, and Lewis Hall are still sidelined. Joe Willock remains a doubt.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.80💵
⚽ Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 12 EPL home matches vs Newcastle, though they’ve failed to win their last four at the Emirates. | Specials Market: (Double Chance & O/U) Home & Over 2.5 = 2.31
⚽ Newcastle have won all three previous meetings with Arsenal this season—two in the EFL Cup, one in the league. | Specials Market: (O/U & GG/NG) Over 2.5 & Yes = 2.00
⚽ Newcastle have scored in 11 straight matches, while Arsenal have conceded first in three of their last four home games. | Main Market: (GG/NG) Yes to GG = 1.67
Arsenal may have the history at the Emirates, but Newcastle hold the psychological edge. A win for either would seal a top-two finish, but expect a tight, gritty affair between two sides hungry to end strong.
🔗You can check out the Premier League game, Arsenal vs Newcastle, on MSport.
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