Our Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: 1-1
Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 27, 2025. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Villarreal's Last Match – Sevilla vs Villarreal
Villarreal will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-1 Spain La Liga triumph against Sevilla on September 23. In that match, Villarreal controlled 35% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sevilla | 65% | 8 (2) | 0.93 | 72 |
 Villarreal | 35% | 8 (5) | 1.77 | 44 |
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Athletic Bilbao vs Girona
Athletic Bilbao will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Spain La Liga draw against Girona on September 23. In that match, Athletic Bilbao recorded 67% possession, firing 12 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Athletic Bilbao | 67% | 12 (5) | 1.4 | 73 |
 Girona | 33% | 6 (3) | 0.68 | 21 |
Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao Stats
Key Stats
| Villarreal | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.66 | Attacking Strength | 0.58 |
| 0.74 | Defence Strength | 0.42 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Villarreal are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Athletic Bilbao average 0.9 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Villarreal 16-11
Athletic Bilbao 9-16
What are the odds for this match?
Villarreal to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.25
Athletic Bilbao to win: @3.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
Lineups
Villarreal (4-4-2) : Luiz Junior, Santiago Mourino, Rafa Marin, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona, Ilias Akhomach, Thomas Partey, Pape Gueye, Manor Solomon, Nicolas Pepe, Georges Mikautadze
Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1) : Unai Simon, Inigo Lekue, Dani Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Unai Gomez, Gorka Guruzeta
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