Villarreal vs Athletic Prediction 6 April 2025
🔊 We are in for an exciting match as teams with distinct styles and ambitions face off. Villarreal showcase steady home form but struggle defensively, adding intrigue to the encounter. Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, are renowned for their solid defense and ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes. A tense battle for crucial points at the top of the La Liga table is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Villarreal and Athletic:
- 37 matches played;
- home wins - 14, away wins - 12, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 54 for Villarreal, 44 for Athletic;
- average first-half total - 1.19, second-half - 1.46;
- average total goals per match - 2.65.
The last game took place on 08 December 2024 at Athletic's ground and ended with a 2-0 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Villarreal - Athletic
Villarreal Team Overview
The "Yellow Submarine" continue their quest for a Champions League spot. Currently, they trail the top four by 6 points (3 in terms of games lost). Marcelino advocates for an impulsive attacking style, reflected in their scoring stats-averaging around 1.82 goals per game, ranking third in the league. However, Villarreal's home performances this season have been underwhelming, with just 20 points from 13 matches, placing them 13th in the league.
Despite this, Marcelino emphasized the importance of home support in his pre-match interview: "This will be a clash between two very good, entertaining, and competitive teams aiming for goal. We need our fans' support more than ever. We must all be united in this final stretch of the season and perform to the highest standards."
In Villarreal's injury list, Ilias Akhomach remains sidelined with a torn ACL sustained last November. Nicolas Pepe's participation in the match is still uncertain.
Match Results: Villarreal
Athletic Bilbao Team Overview
Athletic are rightfully considered one of the most balanced teams in the league. Their current 4th position in the standings is a testament to this. Notably, the Basques perform well in away matches, having collected 23 points from 14 games. However, in the last round of the championship, Athletic were unable to secure a victory, settling for a goalless draw against Osasuna (0-0).
Yeray Álvarez shared his expectations for the upcoming clash with Villarreal. The 30-year-old defender stated: "From this point on, we have nine finals to play, one of which will be at La Cerámica this coming weekend." Álvarez is in his ninth consecutive season with Athletic and is extremely valuable during positional defense.
It's worth noting that Athletic currently have three players sidelined with the same injury-hamstring issues. These players are Oihan Sancet, Dani Vivian, and Aitor Paredes. The prospects for Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta's participation in the upcoming match also remain uncertain.
Match Results: Athletic Bilbao
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 37;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 12, draws - 11.
Statistics: Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 29;
- number of wins: 13 vs 14;
- win percentage: 46% vs 47%;
- number of losses: 7 vs 5;
- number of draws: 8 vs 11.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 4;
- number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- number of draws: 2 vs 4.
- Athletic Bilbao plays the 1st half in a draw in 8 of the last 9 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.46, the guests - 1.19;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.65;
- both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 13.
Statistics: Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao
- average total in the tournament: 3.21 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 1.82 vs 1.6;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.93 vs 0.8;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.89 vs 0.8;
- Villarreal: average total at home in the tournament - 2.23;
- Athletic Bilbao: average total away in the tournament - 1.36;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.75) vs 1.9 (away - 1).
- Villarreal scored in the 2nd half in 12 of the last 13 La Liga home games against Athletic Bilbao.
- Villarreal scored in the 2nd half in 7 of the last 8 home games against Athletic Bilbao.
Prediction on corners
Villarreal: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.89; at home field - 5.23;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 6.
Athletic Bilbao: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.57, away - 5.43;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.5; away - 5.
- There have been over 8.5 corners in each of the last 5 Villarreal in the La Liga home games against Athletic Bilbao.
- There have been over 8.5 corners in each of the last 6 Villarreal in the La Liga home games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5.4 (2.7 for home team and 2.7 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5.5 (3 for home team and 2.5 for away team).
Villarreal: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.57; at home - 2.31;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; at home - 0.75.
Athletic Bilbao: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.6, away - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; away - 1.4.
- There have been Over 3.5 yellow cards in 13 of the last 15 Villarreal home games in the La Liga.
- There have been Over 3.5 yellow cards in 6 of the last 7 Athletic Bilbao games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 37;
- both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- on the home team’s field - 13 times.
Statistics: Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao
- number of matches played in the tournament: 28 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 19;
- number of BTTS matches for Villarreal at home - 11 (85%);
- number of BTTS matches for Athletic Bilbao away - 10 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Villarreal at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Athletic Bilbao away - 3 (60%).
- Villarreal has scored and conceded in 8 of the last 9 La Liga home games against Athletic Bilbao.
- Villarreal has scored and conceded in 7 of the last 8 home games against Athletic Bilbao.
- Villarreal has scored and conceded in 6 of the last 7 La Liga home games.
Editorial Prediction
Considering Villarreal's potent attacking capabilities and Athletic Bilbao's solid defense, we can expect an engaging clash with plenty of chances at both ends of the pitch. Both teams are eager to solidify their standings for European competition, so motivation will be high. Based on the statistics, we suggest betting on both teams to score (yes).No comments
Betting Tips: Villarreal - Athletic Bilbao
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