Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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

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.

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

Villarreal Fixtures

Athletic Bilbao Fixtures