Athletic Club vs Villarreal prediction, odds & betting tips – 14/04/2024

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Athletic Bilbao - Villarreal

Spain La Liga - San Mames Stadium

Athletic Club end a week of wild celebrations in Bilbao with a home game against Villarreal in La Liga. Our Athletic Club vs Villarreal prediction considers whether the Copa del Rey winners will be celebrating on Sunday night too.

Athletic Club vs Villarreal prediction: Both teams to score in draw at San Mames

Key Stats

• Our Athletic Club vs Villarreal betting tips take into account both teams having scored in six of Villarreal’s last seven league games.
• A total of 80% of Villarreal’s league fixtures this term have seen both teams score.
• Top four hopefuls Athletic are experiencing a slight dip in form with only two wins from their last five La Liga outings.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Athletic favourites to build on fine home record

• HOME: 8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
• DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
• AWAY: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The hosts are the clear favourites according to the Athletic Club vs Villarreal odds with an implied probability of 57.9% that they win this game to further their chances of Champions League football.

Athletic will at the very least be in the Europa League, having won the Copa del Rey on penalties after a 1-1 draw against Mallorca last weekend, ending a 40-year wait for one of Spain’s big two trophies. Villarreal, meanwhile, haven’t played since losing 2-1 at home to Atletico Madrid a fortnight ago, sparking the end of a four-game winning streak.

For more of the best picks, today’s free football betting tips will guide you through the best bets from a range of other markets. 

Last five H2Hs: Goals normally guaranteed

Spain Primera Liga 05/11/23

Villarreal

2

Athletic Bilbao

3

Spain Primera Liga 13/05/23

Villarreal

5

Athletic Bilbao

1

Spain Primera Liga 30/10/22

Athletic Bilbao

1

Villarreal

0

Spain Primera Liga 09/04/22

Villarreal

1

Athletic Bilbao

1

Spain Primera Liga 23/10/21

Athletic Bilbao

2

Villarreal

1

Our Athletic Club vs Villarreal prediction of both teams scoring is backed up the head-to-head with goals at each end in five of the last six meetings. Athletic have won three of those games, including a 3-2 win at the Ceramica earlier this term.

Athletic Club Preview: Valverde’s men looking to avoid cup final hangover

After a week of big celebrations in Bilbao, it’s questionable whether Athletic’s players will be in the best condition for what is another important game. Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta is suspended and their only major absentee.

Predicted Lineup: Simon (GK), Yuri, Paredes, Vivian, De Marcos, Prados, Vesga, Nico Williams, Sancet, Iñaki Williams, Guruzeta

Spain Primera Liga 31/08/24

L

Atletico Madrid

1

Athletic Bilbao

0

Spain Primera Liga 28/08/24

W

Valencia

0

Athletic Bilbao

1

Spain Primera Liga 24/08/24

L

Barcelona

2

Athletic Bilbao

1

Spain Primera Liga 15/08/24

D

Getafe

1

Athletic Bilbao

1

Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24

L

VfB Stuttgart

4

Athletic Bilbao

0

Villarreal Preview: Five men out for visitors

Villarreal will have to cope without the injured Juan Foyth, Eric Bailly, Francis Coquelin, Yeremi Pino, and Denis Suarez, while backup keeper Pepe Reina is a doubt.

Predicted Lineup: Jorgensen (GK), Cuenca, Mosquera, Albiol, Femenia, Baena, Capoue, Parejo, Guedes, Sorloth, Gerard Moreno

Spain Primera Liga 31/08/24

D

Valencia

1

Villarreal

1

Spain Primera Liga 26/08/24

W

Celta Vigo

3

Villarreal

4

Spain Primera Liga 23/08/24

W

Sevilla

1

Villarreal

2

Spain Primera Liga 19/08/24

D

Atletico Madrid

2

Villarreal

2

Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24

L

Brighton

4

Villarreal

0

Player to watch – Nico Williams

Nico Williams was the standout performer in the Copa del Rey Final in Seville and a constant threat throughout for Athletic. The younger of the two Williams brothers has registered three goals and eight assists this term.

A threat running at teams

Nico Williams averages 2.6 dribbles per game in La Liga this term. That’s more than any of his teammates, with brother Iñaki ranking second on 1.6 dribbles per match.