Athletic Club vs Villarreal: Predictions and Betting Tips

Key Stats:

• Two wins, two draws, and one defeat for Athletic in their last five games
• Athletic have scored five goals and have conceded four goals in their last five games
• Two wins, one draw, and two defeats for Villarreal in their last five games
• Five consecutive away games without winning for Villarreal, comprising four draws and one defeat

Athletic Club

Athletic come into this match in eighth position, with thirteen points after eight games. Despite being in the mid-high part of the table, the Basque team has only scored seven goals in the eight matches. Their strength lies in their defence, as they have only conceded four goals.

At home, Athletic have only lost one of the four games they have played so far at San Mames, with the other results being two wins and a draw.

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Villarreal

After losing unexpectedly in their last match and only in the last few minutes of the game, Villarreal have another chance to get closer to the European places by winning this match as an away team.

In four away games so far, Villarreal have managed four draws, scoring only two goals and conceding two goals as well.

The previous season, Villarreal were unable to beat Athletic in the two meetings, which ended in a win and a draw for Athletic.

Athletic Club vs Villarreal Predictions

As of today, we see the two teams as very evenly-matched. Both have started the season without scoring many goals, but also without conceding many. They are also two of the teams that have drawn the most games so far. That is why we think this match could end in a draw.