Our Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal Prediction: 1-2
Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 12, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Getafe vs Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Spain La Liga defeat against Getafe on April 5. In that match, Athletic Bilbao recorded 68% possession, attempting 2 shots on goal, with 0 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Getafe | 32% | 7 (6) | 2.15 | 32 |
 Athletic Bilbao | 68% | 2 (0) | 0.49 | 51 |
Villarreal's Last Match – Girona vs Villarreal
Villarreal will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Spain La Liga loss against Girona on April 6. In that match, Villarreal had 46% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 0 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Girona | 54% | 6 (2) | 0.47 | 70 |
 Villarreal | 46% | 4 (0) | 0.63 | 56 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal Stats
Key Stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Villarreal | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.76 | Attacking Strength | 1.26 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 0.96 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athletic Bilbao are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Villarreal average 1.7 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Athletic Bilbao 11-14
Villarreal 17-14
What are the odds for this match?
Athletic Bilbao to win: @2.3
Draw: @3.5
Villarreal to win: @3.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975
Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1) : Unai Simon, Inigo Lekue, Dani Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Mikel Jauregizar, Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta
Villarreal (4-4-2) : Luiz Junior, Santiago Mourino, Pau Navarro, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona, Tajon Buchanan, Santi Comesana, Pape Gueye, Alfonso Gonzales, Gerard Moreno, Tani Oluwaseyi