Ath Bilbao – Villarreal : Preview & Prediction
After suffering their first loss in the league at home against Osasuna, Villarreal recovered well by winning their Champions League match on the Young Boys of Bern (4-1). Behind his opponent in the standings, the yellow submarine must know how to be more realistic and more dangerous offensively as Unai Emery’s men have already gone four 0-0 since the start of the championship, all away! It will take a lot better to win at San Mamés Barria.
Bilbao were unbeaten in the league before losing on their home turf to Vallecano before the break. Since then, the Basque club have been drawn on Valencia’s lawn before coming out on their home turf 1-0 against Alavés. Despite inconsistent results at home (two wins, one draw and one loss), Marcelino’s men are capable of putting together excellent games at home. Athletic Bilbao can count on their best assistant, Muniain, to make the difference in this match!
Two points and four places separate the two teams in the standings.
Bilbao has a better defense than Villarreal (four against five).
Bilbao have lost just one game this season, as have their opponents in the evening.
Villarreal is the draw specialist: five in eight games.
Villarreal still hasn’t won or scored on the outside.
Villarreal have not really started their season because with so many draws Unai Emery and his players are not advancing in the standings. The click may have taken place in Switzerland on Wednesday with the four goals scored but Bilbo is one of the best defenses in the championship. It’s going to be a tough game for Villarreal!
Ath Bilbao – Villarreal : Betting Tips
Ath Bilbao – Win Odds: 2.55
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
