Friday Forecast: Barca visit Villarreal; Madrid face Athletic; Utd in action

Another weekend with several huge league clashes is coming as we bring you all you need to know ahead of it.

Villarreal vs Barcelona

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/05 20:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Samuel Umtiti has picked up some fresh injury problems with his knee, a continued source of frustration for both the player and Barca.

Sergi Roberto should be fit to feature at right-back ahead of Nelson Semedo for the visitors.

Antoine Griezmann is expected to get a start in attack after controversy over his substitute appearance in stoppage time against Atletico Madrid.

Whoscored Prediction

Villarreal 2-2 Barcelona

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/05 12:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Eden Hazard has been passed fit after suffering a bruised ankle recently, with the Belgian expected to start up front alongside Karim Benzema.

Raphael Varane is a minor injury concern, but the French defender is still expected to start ahead of Eder Militao for the visitors.

Federico Valverde could be given a start by Zinedine Zidane to give Real Madrid's midfield some additional legs and energy on the road.

Whoscored Prediction

Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Real Madrid

Manchester United vs Bournemouth

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/04 14:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Following back-to-back 3-0 wins, Manchester United are in the groove and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's attacking lineup selections are paying dividends.

Paul Pogba's return from injury has been a big boost, with the Frenchman combining nicely with new signing Bruno Fernandes so far, and after a three day rest - not inconsiderable in the current schedule, changes will be kept to a minimum.

Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones are nearing a return to fitness though neither are close to the starting XI at present.

Whoscored Prediction

Manchester United 3-0 Bournemouth

Chelsea vs Watford

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/04 19:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Following a shock defeat to West Ham in the week, Frank Lampard will likely ring the changes to his side, with the likes of Jorginho, Billy Gilmour and Mason Mount all hoping to return to the midfield.

Elsewhere we could see a return for Reece James, with Cesar Azpilicueta switching to the left to replace Marcos Alonso, while Kurt Zouma is an alternative at the back.

Olivier Giroud should also reclaim his place after another abject showing from Tammy Abraham up front, with the youngster now without a goal in nine.

Whoscored Prediction

Chelsea 2-0 Watford

Liverpool vs Villa

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/05 15:30

Probable Lineups

Team News

The heavy defeat to Manchester City on Thursday makes an XI that was hard to predict arguably even more so, with Jurgen Klopp perhaps less likely to make sweeping changes as he challenges his players to make a real response.

Nevertheless, there will undoubtedly be some rotation, with a number of fringe players given a chance including the likes of James Milner, Naby Keita, Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi.

We could also see a first league start for youngster Neco Williams, who has impressed in recent cameos and could afford Trent Alexander-Arnold a rest.

Whoscored Prediction

Liverpool 2-0 Villa

Juventus vs Torino

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/04 15:15

Probable Lineups

Team News

Douglas Costa is expected to replace Federico Bernardeschi in the starting lineup after coming on as a sub in midweek.

Whoscored Prediction

Juventus 1-0 Torino

Southampton vs Man City

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/05 18:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Foden turned in another hugely impressive performance against Liverpool and deserves a run in the side.

Fernandinho is available again after completing a two-match ban. Sergio Aguero is the only player ruled out for Manchester City.

David Silva, Riyad Mahrez and Bernardo Silva will hope for recalls away to Southampton on Sunday.

Leroy Sane left City to join Bayern Munich on Friday.

Whoscored Prediction

Southampton 1-3 Man City

Wolves vs Arsenal

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/04 16:30

Probable Lineups

Team News

David Luiz and Cedric Soares were both fit to make the squad in midweek, with the former starting and the latter netting on his debut from the bench.

Mesut Ozil could be back in contention to make the matchday squad, while Lucas Torreira has been back in training this week and is available for selection.

Nevertheless, despite the quick turnaround compared to their hosts, given the manner of victory in midweek it wouldn't be a surprise if Mikel Arteta named an unchanged XI following a successful trial of a 3-4-3 formation, matching up to Wolves' familiar set up.

Whoscored Prediction

Wolves 2-1 Arsenal

Lazio vs Milan

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/04 19:45

Probable Lineups

Team News

Samu Castillejo is injured and will by replaced by the 21-year-old Alexis Saelemaekers on the right wing, while Ante Rebic will be confirmed in the number 9 role.

Whoscored Prediction

Lazio 1-0 Milan

Inter vs Bologna

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/05 15:15

Probable Lineups

Team News

Romelu Lukaku and Christian Eriksen are expected to start after coming on as subs in midweek.

Whoscored Prediction

Inter 2-1 Bologna

Atletico Madrid vs Mallorca 

Kick-Off: UTC 2020/07/03 20:00

Probable Lineups

Team News

Stefan Savic is available once again for the home side after serving a suspension and should start at centre-back once again.

Diego Simeone is expected to give Manu Sanchez an opportunity to impress at left back for Atleti.

Alvaro Morata and Joao Felix could be deployed up top, with Marcos Llorente acting as an impactful sub once again.

Whoscored Prediction

Atletico Madrid 2-1 Mallorca