Villarreal - Athletic Bilbao predictions

With bookies pricing a home win at 2.07, it’s clear the match may yet go either way. The hosts have a distinct advantage, of course, but both a draw and an away win are quite possible outcomes.

It would be a minor miracle for Athletic Bilbao to win at Villarreal, and they’re likely aware of that. Though risky, such an outcome could bring solid profits thanks to the 3.72 price on most online sportsbooks.

Most experts agreed that The Yellow Submarine had a slight edge in the previous round against Sevilla despite playing as visitors, and their suspicions proved correct. They maintained control throughout the match and narrowly won 1:2.

Team from Bilbao are coming off from a disappointing 1:1 draw against Girona. They were primed to take an easy win at the home ground but ended up trailing at halftime and struggling to claw back their way to life.

The fact that they’re playing at Estadio de la Cerámica is a boost to Villarreal. They’ve thrived in their recent home games, managing to score more than 5 times over the previous

The initial few rounds of the season were fairly fruitful for the hosts, who are placed 3rd in the standings. Staying there until the end will be difficult, though, as will earning 3 points in this match on Saturday.

Although The Yellow Submarine are marked as the clear favourites in this matchup, things didn’t go well against Team from Bilbao last season. They lost a game with a considerable goal difference, so their supporters are hoping that they’ll manage to avoid such mishaps this Saturday.

This Saturday, both teams will have a full roster available to them, thanks to the absence of injuries or suspensions.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.34 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.