Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Picks - LaLiga

Spain - LaLiga

Villarreal
4/6/25 15:00
Athletic Bilbao

Prediction:

 

Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw

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Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao are set to clash in an exciting La Liga Round 30 encounter on Sunday at the Estadio de la Cerámica. This matchup promises to be a tightly contested affair, as both teams are in the thick of the race for European qualification.

Villarreal currently occupies sixth place in the standings with 47 points, while Athletic Bilbao holds a slight edge in fourth with 53. With only a handful of games left in the season, every point matters — especially with Champions League and Europa League spots up for grabs.

The Yellow Submarine have been in decent form, registering three wins in their last six league outings. Known for their potent attack, Villarreal has consistently troubled even the strongest defenses this season. Their recent performance against Real Madrid is a testament to their attacking prowess, especially when playing in front of their home fans. The Estadio de la Cerámica has often been a fortress for Villarreal, where they typically take the initiative and press high.

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Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
4
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
60 33 16 12 5 24
6
Villarreal
Villarreal
52 32 14 10 8 10

Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao Latest Matches

Villarreal
Villarreal Latest matches
W D W L L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Mar 30, 2025 - LaLiga

Getafe
1 :  2
Villarreal

Mar 15, 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
1 :  2
Real Madrid

Mar 8, 2025 - LaLiga

Alavés
1 :  0
Villarreal

Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga

Rayo Vallecano
0 :  1
Villarreal

Feb 15, 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
1 :  1
Valencia

Feb 8, 2025 - LaLiga

Las Palmas
1 :  2
Villarreal
L D W W D L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Mar 15, 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
1 :  2
Real Madrid

Feb 15, 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
1 :  1
Valencia

Feb 1, 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
5 :  1
Valladolid

Jan 20, 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
4 :  0
Mallorca

Dec 18, 2024 - LaLiga

Villarreal
1 :  1
Rayo Vallecano

Dec 15, 2024 - LaLiga

Villarreal
1 :  2
Betis
L D W W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
1 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Mar 30, 2025 - LaLiga

Getafe
1 :  2
Villarreal

Mar 8, 2025 - LaLiga

Alavés
1 :  0
Villarreal

Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga

Rayo Vallecano
0 :  1
Villarreal

Feb 8, 2025 - LaLiga

Las Palmas
1 :  2
Villarreal

Jan 25, 2025 - LaLiga

Atletico Madrid
1 :  1
Villarreal

Jan 13, 2025 - LaLiga

Real Sociedad
1 :  0
Villarreal
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao Latest matches
L L D W W D
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.83 Total goals
50% BTTS
1 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

Mar 30, 2025 - LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao
0 :  0
Osasuna

Mar 16, 2025 - LaLiga

Sevilla
0 :  1
Athletic Bilbao

Mar 13, 2025 - Europa League

Athletic Bilbao
3 :  1
Roma

Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao
1 :  1
Mallorca

Mar 6, 2025 - Europa League

Roma
2 :  1
Athletic Bilbao

Mar 1, 2025 - LaLiga

Atletico Madrid
1 :  0
Athletic Bilbao
W W W D W D
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.83 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

Mar 30, 2025 - LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao
0 :  0
Osasuna

Mar 13, 2025 - Europa League

Athletic Bilbao
3 :  1
Roma

Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao
1 :  1
Mallorca

Feb 23, 2025 - LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao
7 :  1
Valladolid

Feb 8, 2025 - LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao
3 :  0
Girona

Jan 30, 2025 - Europa League

Athletic Bilbao
3 :  1
Viktoria Plzen
L D D L L W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
67% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.67 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

Mar 16, 2025 - LaLiga

Sevilla
0 :  1
Athletic Bilbao

Mar 6, 2025 - Europa League

Roma
2 :  1
Athletic Bilbao

Mar 1, 2025 - LaLiga

Atletico Madrid
1 :  0
Athletic Bilbao

Feb 16, 2025 - LaLiga

Espanyol
1 :  1
Athletic Bilbao

Feb 2, 2025 - LaLiga

Betis
2 :  2
Athletic Bilbao

Jan 22, 2025 - Europa League

Besiktas Istanbul
4 :  1
Athletic Bilbao

Villarreal against Athletic Bilbao : Head to Head (H2H)

Villarreal

17 %

Draw

33 %

Athletic Bilbao

50 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

3
Total goals
67%
BTTS
1.5
Goals scored (Team 1)
1.5
Goals scored (Team 2)
33%
Over 2.5
67%
Under 2.5

Dec 8, 2024 - LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao
2 :  0
Villarreal

Apr 14, 2024 - LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao
1 :  1
Villarreal

Nov 5, 2023 - LaLiga

Villarreal
2 :  3
Athletic Bilbao

May 13, 2023 - LaLiga

Villarreal
5 :  1
Athletic Bilbao

Oct 30, 2022 - LaLiga

Athletic Bilbao
1 :  0
Villarreal

Apr 9, 2022 - LaLiga

Villarreal
1 :  1
Athletic Bilbao

Players list

Villarreal
Villarreal
Goalkeeper

L. Junior

Defender

K. Femenia

J. Foyth

W. Kambwala

A. Pedraza

Midfielder

Y. Pino

P. Gueye

S. Comesana

A. Baena

Forward

G. Moreno

T. Barry

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
Goalkeeper

U. Simon

Defender

A. Gorosabel

D. Vivian

U. Nunez

A. Boiro

Midfielder

M. Jauregizar

B. Prados

A. Berenguer

Forward

O. Sancet

I. Williams

M. Sannadi

Substitutes

Villarreal
Villarreal
Goalkeeper

D. Conde

Defender

W. Kambwala

L. Costa

P. Navarro

E. Bailly

Midfielder

P. Gueye

D. Parejo

D. Suarez

Forward

G. Moreno

A. Perez

Y. Pino

T. Buchanan

A. Pedraza

S. Cardona

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
Goalkeeper

J. Agirrezabala

Defender

U. Nunez

A. Paredes

O. De Marcos

I. Lekue

Midfielder

M. Vesga

A. Boiro

Y. Berchiche

O. Sancet

N. Williams

Forward

P. Urtasan

A. Djalo

A. Berenguer

U. Gomez

M. Sannadi

G. Guruzeta

Missing players

Villarreal
Villarreal
Defender

R. Albiol

Forward

N. Pepe

Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao
Midfielder

I. Ruiz De Galarreta

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Villarreal
CD Huachipato Athletic Bilbao
Top Goalscorer
Spain A. Perez (14 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Spain O. Sancet (17 Goals)
Best assists
Spain A. Baena (8 Assists)
Best assists
Ghana I. Williams (10 Assists)
Spain A. Berenguer (10 Assists)

Villarreal - Athletic Bilbao Key Points

  1. Villarreal won 20 of their last 24 home games across all competitions
  2. Athletic Bilbao haven't lost 32 of their last 38 games across all competitions
  3. Bilbao's last away win vs. Villarreal was in 2023
  4. The last 4 HU games that ended in a draw had a final score of 1-1
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Our Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction

Athletic Bilbao has had an impressive campaign overall, with 21 wins from 42 matches across all competitions. However, their form on the road has occasionally wavered, and facing Villarreal away will be a stern test. Goalkeeper Unai Simón is expected to be a key figure once again, having averaged over five saves per game in Bilbao’s last five league trips to this stadium. His role could be vital if Bilbao hopes to secure a result.

In terms of injuries, Villarreal might be without Tajon Buchanan and Thierno Barry, who both limped off in their last match. Fortunately, they have strong replacements in Yeremi Pino and Gerard Moreno, who are ready to contribute. Bilbao, on the other hand, have no new injury concerns heading into the weekend.

Historically, Athletic has had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning three of the last six La Liga encounters between the two sides. However, with Villarreal's attacking edge and home advantage, this game could go either way. Given the stakes and both teams’ quality, a draw seems a likely outcome — and one that could prove valuable for both sides as the season nears its climax. Our prediction for Villarreal vs. Athletic Bilbao: Game ends in a draw.

Prediction:

 

Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw

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