Athletic Club host Villarreal in La Liga, with both teams aiming to improve their recent form in a tightly contested matchup.
Prediction: BTTS - Yes
Athletic’s strong home performances and Villarreal’s tendency for both teams to score suggest goals at both ends.
Athletic Bilbao have struggled for consistency recently, winning just one of their last six matches across all competitions. However, their home form remains encouraging, with three wins in their last four home games, including a 2-1 victory over Betis. Notably, eight of their eleven La Liga wins this season have come at home, underlining their strength at San Mamés.
Villarreal remain third in the standings but have experienced difficulties away from home. The Yellow Submarine have managed just one win in their last eight away matches across all competitions. Despite this, Villarreal’s matches often produce goals, with both teams scoring in eight of their last ten games. Their attacking quality remains strong, but defensive vulnerabilities away from home continue to appear.
With Athletic strong at home and Villarreal capable of scoring despite away struggles, an open and balanced encounter with goals for both sides looks likely.
