Athletic Bilbao - Villarreal Football Betting Tip:

Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal play at San Mamés Barria in a 6th round match of the Primera Division. The history of direct matches played at this stadium favors the home team, who in the last 6 matches won 4 and drew 2. However, in the last match at this stage by the Primera Division on 19.11.2017, the game ended in a draw for (1-1). The goals of the match were scored by Aduriz (77 ') for Athletic Bilbao and by Trigueros (28') for Villarreal. In this match the house factor could have a decisive role, since Villarreal has presented differences of income in their games at home and as a visitor.

Athletic Bilbao Analysis

After 1 win and 3 draws, the home team is in 12th place, having won 6 points. In the last match, they drew with Betis away by (2-2), after in the previous game to have tied at home, in a game against Real Madrid, by (1-1). This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside of its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 losses as a visitor; against 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 home games Athletic Bilbao has won 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses.

In this competition, you do not lose 4 matches. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, as he has conceded at least one goal in each of the last 4 games but his attack has regularly scored as he has scored at least one goal in each of the last 4 matches in this competition .

For this round the team of Athletic Bilbao despite coming from three draws for the championship, has not yet lost in the competition. Acting before his fans won a match and drew two, having in this context presented an average of 1.67 goals scored and an average of 1.33 goals conceded, demonstrating that although his offensive sector is working very well, on the other hand, it has left a certain space in its defensive sector. In this confrontation the squad must be aligned in the 4-2-3-1, seeking in this way defensive organization and the exits for the attack through the sides. Highlight for striker Muniain with two goals scored. Already the absences are due to Aduriz and Lekue, both injured.

Analysis of Villarreal

After 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, the visiting team is in 14th place, having won 5 points. In the last match, they drew with Valencia at home (0-0), after the previous match won out in a game against Leganes, by (0-1). This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, because in the last 30 games it registers 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses as a visitor; against 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 games as a visitor Villarreal won 4, drew 4 and lost 2. In their games away there is a tendency to few goals, since in 18 of the last 29 played there were less than 3 goals.

For this round the Villarreal team arrives without losing three games for their competitions, that is, two matches for Spanish and one for the Europa League. Turning his attentions to La Liga 18/19, away from home in two games held has not yet suffered defeats after winning one and also draw one. Under these conditions has left and much to be desired offensively after scoring on average only 0.50 goals per game. On the other hand, his defensive sector has stood out, because until the moment it did not suffer goals. For this match the squad must be aligned in the 4-4-2, seeking in this way defensive consistency and the attacks in an organized way. Highlight for Gerard Moreno and C. Bacca, both with a goal scored. Already the absences are due to Javi Fuego, Bruno and S. Cáseres, all injured.

Villarreal - Athletic Bilbao Football Betting Tip: