Three valuable points will be up for grabs when Villarreal host Athletic Bilbao in the seventh round of La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica on Saturday, 27 September 2025.
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Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao predictions: Hosts to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Athletic Bilbao are currently on a five-match winless run across all competitions.
- Villarreal have a perfect three wins from three at home in La Liga this season.
- Three consecutive clashes between these sides have gone below the 2.5-goal threshold.
Correct score prediction: Villarreal 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao's recent run of results does not inspire much confidence, as they have lost four of their last five matches, failing to score in each defeat.
On the other hand, Villarreal have three wins in as many home games, scoring nine goals while conceding only once. They should be able to extend their winning streak at Estadio de la Ceramica this weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Villarreal
- HOME: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
With a 4-1-1 win-draw-loss record after six games, Villarreal are third in La Liga, five points behind league leaders Real Madrid. They are up against sixth-placed Athletic Club, who have earned 10 points from a possible 18.
Ahead of this skirmish, Villarreal are the expected winners at 21/20 (2.05). Teams with these odds usually have a 48.8% probability of winning.
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We have also established that fewer than three goals were scored in each of the last three meetings between these teams. Bearing in mind that Athletic Bilbao's last five games went south of the 2.5-goal marker, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 17/20 (1.85). That one has a 54.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Despite their recent shortcomings, Athletic Bilbao have an excellent track record against Villarreal, as they have lost only once in the last 13 meetings between these two.
However, the Basque giants have won only one of their last seven trips to Estadio de la Ceramica.
Spain La Liga 06/04/25
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Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga 08/12/24
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Villarreal
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Athletic Bilbao
Villarreal
Spain La Liga 05/11/23
Villarreal
Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga 13/05/23
Villarreal
Athletic Bilbao
Villarreal preview: Plagued by injuries
Villarreal are dealing with a few injury issues ahead of Athletic Bilbao's visit, as Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, Pau Navarro, Juan Foyth, Pau De La Torre and Ayoze Perez are unavailable for selection.
Predicted lineup: Tenas (GK), Mourino, Marin, Veiga, Cardona, Partey, Parejo, Gueye, Buchanan, Pepe & Mikau.
Last five matches
- Sevilla 1-2 Villarreal
- Villarreal 2-1 Osasuna
- Tottenham 1-0 Villarreal
- Atletico Madrid 2-0 Villarreal
- Celta Vigo 1-1 Villarreal
Athletic Bilbao preview: Looking to halt their unwanted streak
On the other hand, Nico Williams, Benat Prados, Unai Eguiluz and Yeray Alvarez are still sidelined for Athletic Bilbao.
The visitors seem to have no preferred starting striker this season, but Gorka Guruzeta will likely lead the line for the second consecutive game.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Gorosabel, Paredes, Vivian, Areso, Galarreta, Jauregizar, I. Williams, Sancet, Berenguer & Guruzeta.
Last five matches
- Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Girona
- Valencia 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Arsenal
- Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Deportivo Alaves
- Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Osasuna
Player to watch: Nicolas Pepe
Nicolas Pepe came off the bench in Villarreal's 2-1 victory at Sevilla earlier this week, and despite his best efforts, the former Arsenal forward failed to score in his sixth consecutive appearance for club and country.
With three goal contributions in six La Liga assignments, it will be interesting to see if Pepe can return to scoring ways on Saturday night.