Villarreal – Ath Bilbao : Preview & Prediction
Villarreal have been doing a little better in recent weeks, but the situation for Pacheta’s side is still shaky. The current 12th-placed side have now gone 3 games unbeaten, picking up 4 points in their last two league games against Deportivo Alaves (1-1) and Granada (2-3), before qualifying for the 1/32nd round of the Copa del Rey at the hands of lowly Chiclana (0-5). Villarreal’s win in Granada ended their run of 5 matches without defeat (3 draws and 2 defeats). Athletic Bilbao overcame UE Rubi (1-2) on November 1 to reach the 1/32nd final of the Spanish Cup. The Basque club, 6th overall and holders of the last European ticket, are 6 points off a place in the Spanish league’s Top 4. They have a balanced record over the last 3 rounds, with 1 big win over bottom-placed Almeria (3-0), 1 narrow defeat at Barcelona (1-0) and 1 draw with FC Valencia (2-2) on the final day of La Liga last weekend.
Villarreal have won just 1 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings.
Villarreal have won just 1 of their last 6 home games in La Liga.
Athletic Bilbao are in 6th place and currently hold the last European ticket.
Villarreal are only 12th overall.
The yellow “submarine” has taken just 1 point from its last 3 Liga games.
Villarreal – Ath Bilbao : Betting Tips
Ath Bilbao – Win Odds: 2.25
