{"id":1442294,"date":"2026-04-09T14:02:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1442294"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:02:27","slug":"match-preview-athletic-club-vs-villarreal-12-04-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-athletic-club-vs-villarreal-12-04-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Athletic Club vs Villarreal: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Villarreal<\/a> travel to San Mam\u00e9s looking to consolidate their top-three La Liga<\/a> position against an Athletic Club<\/a> side whose campaign has been undermined by defensive frailties. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Villarreal\u2019s firepower pitted against an Athletic defence that has struggled all season, Sunday\u2019s fixture (kick-off 20:00) could be decisive for both teams\u2019 ambitions as the season enters the final stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Villarreal’s sharp attack and both teams’ contrasting defensive records, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in ‘Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes’ because of the high average goals in their recent meetings and both sides\u2019 attacking output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
(57.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe\u2019re backing goals at both ends: Villarreal average 1.8 scored per game but concede 1.2, while Athletic\u2019s matches average nearly 2.5 goals. Both teams have scored in four of their last six meetings, and with Villarreal\u2019s attack and Athletic\u2019s leaky defence, this looks strong value.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Georges Mikautadze to score or assist<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nMikautadze is involved in a goal or assist every 171 minutes this season, with 9 goals and 5 assists in 26 appearances. Athletic have conceded 43 goals in 30 matches, so there\u2019s a solid chance the Villarreal forward gets on the scoresheet or sets one up.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Villarreal have cemented themselves in third with 18 wins from 30, while Athletic Club sit 11th, 20 points off their visitors and with just five clean sheets all season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Villarreal<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n35<\/td>\n+19<\/td>\n58<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Athletic Club<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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