Villarreal – Athletic Bilbao, Picks and Tips
Villarreal is coming off a sensational Champions League match against Bayern Munich. The Spaniards haven't shown their best football in the league lately, but in the Champions League they put on a show. After Danjuma, Parejo and Albiol eliminated Juventus, Unai Emery's footballers are now holding the Bavarians in check. Villarreal have not lost at home since November 2021.
Bilbao is not involved in European football, but the Basques have 8 more rounds to catch a place in the top 6. The Basques haven't excelled in away games, but they remain a tough team to beat. In 15 away games, Bilbao has lost only 4 games. Alarmingly, 3 of the 4 away defeats came in the last 3 away games. Mallorca, Barcelona and Real Betis are the teams that have given the Basques problems. Can the visitors avoid defeat in Villarreal - Athletic Bilbao?Villarreal - Athletic Bilbao brings together two of the top teams in Spanish football. The mood is completely different in the two camps. Most likely, Bilbao is looking ahead to next season. For Villarreal, the Champions League run has created a great mood. Can Gerard Moreno, Dani Parejo and Arnaut Danjuma stay focused for Saturday's game or will they be on their minds for the trip to Germany?
Our recommendation tip for Villarreal – Athletic Bilbao: UNDER 2.5 GOALS @ 1.90