The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Villarreal CF (Eric) at 1.87 — an implied 50% chance. The favourite delivered.

• FC Barcelona (Dexter): closed 3.40 (27%)
• Villarreal CF (Eric): closed 1.87 (50%)
• Draw: closed 4.00 (23%)

FC Barcelona (Dexter) — recent form

• 2026-08-03Real Madrid (Maverick) 4-1 FC Barcelona (Dexter)
• 2026-08-03Real Sociedad (Gael) 3-1 FC Barcelona (Dexter)
• 2026-08-03Atletico Madrid (Dominic) 6-3 FC Barcelona (Dexter)
• 2026-08-03FC Barcelona (Dexter) 4-2 Real Madrid (Maverick)

Villarreal CF (Eric) — recent form

• 2026-08-03Villarreal CF (Eric) 5-2 Real Sociedad (Gael)
• 2026-08-03Real Madrid (Maverick) 3-1 Villarreal CF (Eric)
• 2026-08-03Real Sociedad (Gael) 2-4 Villarreal CF (Eric)