Villarreal vs Man City Predictions: 21.09.2025 - Champions League Betting Tips

Villarreal vs Man City

Pep Guardiola's Man City travel to Spain to face a Villarreal that hasn't won any of their last three matches. The visitors arrive with a spring in their step after extending their unbeaten run to eight at the weekend - and Nathan Joyes believes that will continue in the Champions League.

Read his Champions League betting analysis.

Villarreal must improve

Villarreal's September and October couldn't have been more different.

Having won all three La Liga matches in September, the Yellow Submarine has failed to win since. A 2-2 draw in the Champions League against Juventus - thanks to Renato Veiga's last gasp equaliser - was followed up with a defeat vs Real Madrid and draw against Betis.

The opponents have been strong, but conceding seven goals within that match are concerning for both the fans and club - especially with Man City arriving in round three.

Centre-back Juan Foyth remains sidelined due to a muscle injury - and that could explain partially why the Spanish outfit are failing to stay tight at the back.

Man City finding their groove

It was yet another win for Man City in the Premier League, recording a cosy 2-0 win against Everton at the Etihad. That's now eight matches unbeaten across all competitions - although no doubt Guardiola will be keen to add another three points in the Champions League after throwing away three points against Monaco last time out.

But minus that minor blip, this is a Man City side that has progressed incredibly well in the first few months of the season - and with their new signings bedding in, Man City could be back challenging for silverware this season.

They will, however, need to keep Erling Haaland fit in order to achieve that goal. The Norweigian has now scored in 11 consecutive matches for club and country - and Villarreal may be added to that extensive list on Tuesday evening.

Villarreal vs Man City H2H

These two sides haven't met since the Champions League group stage back in 2011. Man City won their home leg 2-1 thanks to a stoppage time winner from Sergio Aguero.

The reverse leg in Spain was much more comfortable, as the English outfit ran out 3-0 winners thanks to goals from Mario Balotelli and Yaya Toure.

Our Villarreal vs Man City betting tip

With Villarreal struggling to keep clean sheets and Man City's Erling Haaland scoring for fun, this Champions League tie looks set up for an entertaining watch. But how do punters profit from this one? Nathan Joyes looks to maintain his good form and provides his best bet and Champions League betting odds.

Pep to pinch the points

Although second in the Premier League, Man City's progress this season appears to be going under the radar - but it won't be long before everyone realises they are on course for silverware.

It may not be glamorous at times - or the full-flowing Man City of old - but this new-look side are capable of killing teams off. And with Villarreal's defensive issues, they may  just be their next victims - especially with Haaland leading the line.

Man City (7/10 with Betfred) may have only won two of their last five away matches, but last minute equalisers from both Monaco and Arsenal were harsh - and if Guardiola can get his team to focus in the final 15, his forward players can do the talking.

Villarreal's form (10/3 with Betano) has drastically shifted in recent weeks, and this is where the visitors can strike. Back Man City to win the match.

TIP: Man City to win at 8/11 with BetMGM.

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