Athletic Club - Villarreal

Regular Season - 31
Kickoff: 2024-04-14 07:30

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Athletic Club - Villarreal Predictions

Prediction: Athletic Club or draw
Best odds: 1.24

As the excitement builds ahead of the La Liga clash between Athletic Club and Villarreal at the iconic San Mamés Barria, the football world eagerly anticipates which side will emerge victorious. With both teams showcasing moments of brilliance this season, the predictions are shrouded in mystery, leaving fans and analysts on the edge of their seats.

Key Players - Athletic Club

Athletic Club, currently sitting at a commendable 4th place in the league, owes much of its success to the contributions of key players. Midfielder Daniel García Carrillo, with a solid rating of 6.50, has proven to be a reliable presence in the midfield, with a total of 172 passes and a goal to his name. Alongside him, Unai Gómez Etxebarria, with a rating of 6.63, has been instrumental with his 92 passes and 4 key passes, contributing 2 goals as well. The attack is spearheaded by Asier Villalibre Molina, an attacker with a keen eye for goal, boasting a rating of 6.65, 86 passes, 7 key passes, and an assist.

Key Players - Villarreal

Villarreal, positioned at 10th place, is not without its own set of aces. Midfielder Alfonso Pedraza Sag has been a dynamic force, with a rating of 6.63, contributing 2 assists and a goal from the midfield. The team's attacking prowess is further amplified by José Luis Morales Nogales, an attacker with a rating of 6.67, who has found the back of the net 6 times and has 9 shots on target. In defense, Alberto Moreno Pérez stands tall with a rating of 6.70, 452 passes, and 10 key passes, proving his worth as a defender who can contribute to the attack.

Recent Form

Athletic Club's recent form reads as a mixed bag with 'LWWDL', signaling a slight inconsistency. However, their home form has been impressive, with 11 wins out of 15 matches. Villarreal, on the other hand, has been on a roll with 'WWWWD', showing they are a force to be reckoned with, especially given their ability to secure points away from home.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head encounters between the two teams have been nothing short of thrilling. The most recent match on November 5, 2023, saw Athletic Club secure a narrow 3-2 victory over Villarreal. Prior to that, Villarreal dominated with a 5-1 win on May 13, 2023, while Athletic Club edged out a 1-0 win on October 30, 2022. This history suggests that matches between these two are often closely contested and high-scoring affairs.

Prediction

Considering the recent form of both teams, the key player performances, and their head-to-head record, the prediction for this match is a closely fought contest. Athletic Club's strong home record and Villarreal's recent upturn in form make it difficult to pick a clear winner. With no predictions available for the winner, under/over, or goals, the match could swing either way.

The key battle will likely be in the midfield, where Daniel García Carrillo and Alfonso Pedraza Sag will be pivotal in dictating the pace of the game. In addition, the attacking threats posed by Unai Gómez Etxebarria and José Luis Morales Nogales could prove decisive in breaking the deadlock.

Given the balance of both squads and the stakes involved, a draw seems to be a reasonable outcome, with both teams finding the back of the net. Fans should brace themselves for an enthralling encounter that showcases the best of La Liga football.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

37%
63%

Attacking Potential

28%
72%

Defensive Potential

55%
45%

Poisson Distribution

71%
29%

Stregth H2H

71%
29%

Goals H2H

47%
53%

Wins the game

52%
49%

Athletic Club - Villarreal Head to Head

La Liga standings

Rank Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Real Madrid players, news and schedule Real Madrid 30 23 6 1 66 20 46 75
2 Barcelona players, news and schedule Barcelona 30 20 7 3 61 34 27 67
3 Girona players, news and schedule Girona 30 20 5 5 62 36 26 65
4 Athletic Club players, news and schedule Athletic Club 30 16 8 6 50 28 22 56
5 Atletico Madrid players, news and schedule Atletico Madrid 29 17 4 8 54 34 20 55
6 Real Sociedad players, news and schedule Real Sociedad 30 13 10 7 43 31 12 49
7 Real Betis players, news and schedule Real Betis 30 10 12 8 36 36 0 42
8 Valencia players, news and schedule Valencia 29 11 8 10 32 32 0 41
9 Osasuna players, news and schedule Osasuna 30 11 6 13 36 43 -7 39
10 Villarreal players, news and schedule Villarreal 29 10 8 11 47 51 -4 38
11 Getafe players, news and schedule Getafe 30 9 11 10 37 43 -6 38
12 Las Palmas players, news and schedule Las Palmas 30 10 7 13 29 33 -4 37
13 Alaves players, news and schedule Alaves 30 8 8 14 26 36 -10 32
14 Sevilla players, news and schedule Sevilla 30 7 10 13 37 44 -7 31
15 Mallorca players, news and schedule Mallorca 30 6 13 11 25 35 -10 31
16 Rayo Vallecano players, news and schedule Rayo Vallecano 30 6 12 12 25 38 -13 30
17 Celta Vigo players, news and schedule Celta Vigo 30 6 10 14 32 44 -12 28
18 Cadiz players, news and schedule Cadiz 30 4 13 13 21 40 -19 25
19 Granada CF players, news and schedule Granada CF 29 2 8 19 30 59 -29 14
20 Almeria players, news and schedule Almeria 30 1 10 19 28 60 -32 13