- Date and Time: Sunday, April 6, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal, Spain
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| Villarreal vs Athletic Club | Sunday, April 6, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1 |
| Villarreal odds | 2.21 |
| Athletic Club odds | 3.22 |
| Draw | 3.4 |
| Over/Under | Total 2.5: 1.86/1.94 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 122 $/€ |
Villarreal vs Athletic Club Preview and Team News
Villarreal Team News
Villarreal’s last weeks come with mixed results, losing to 9-man Alavés, winning against Getafe, and sharing points with Valencia in the Derbi de la Comunitat. The hosts sit 5th in La Liga with 47 points, trailing fourth-placed Athletic Club by six.
Surprisingly, Villarreal struggled in their 2-1 win over Getafe, managing less than 50% possession. This is uncharacteristic of Marcelino García Toral’s men, famous for their attacking football.
Mucho recorrido,
mucho por recorrer. pic.twitter.com/qMyXBeX0ho— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) April 3, 2025
However, with the absence of Gerard Moreno, Marcelino understood that forcing Getafe to expand in possession would lead to successful counterattacks. Villarreal opened the scoring through Ayoze Pérez, and Barry netted the last goal of the game in the 33rd minute.
Ilias Akhomach and Nicolas Pépé are sidelined. Gerard Moreno was initially thought to return against Getafe but was deemed unready by the medical staff. He’s expected to start on Sunday against Athletic Club.
Villarreal Predicted line-up vs Athletic Club
Villarreal line-up vs Athletic Club (4-4-2): Conde; Cardona, Costa, Kambwala, Foyth; Baena, Gueye, Comesaña, Buchanan; Pérez, Moreno
Athletic Club Team News
While Athletic’s first months of the season saw them flying past most teams in La Liga, recent weeks have been challenging, marked by the change in Sancet’s role.
The attacking midfielder has been one of the main reasons Ernesto Valverde’s squad have been so successful, both as a playmaker and a pressing engine.
However, he was benched in the crucial meeting against Osasuna, which ended in a 0-0 draw despite Athletic Club dominating the match. Valverde defended the choice to bench him as a “technical decision”, which has been controversial among players in the dressing room.
🌟 Pure talent.
🔌 @willliamsssnico & @oihan_15#VillarrealAthletic #AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/FI08b0ROis
— Athletic Club (@Athletic_en) April 3, 2025
The side haven’t managed to score more than two goals per 90 in the last month, mirroring the lack of an elite striker. It’s a must-win game for Athletic’s Champions League ambitions, four points behind Atlético de Madrid.
Daniel Vivian and Íñigo Ruiz de Galarreta remain sidelined through injuries.
Athletic Club Predicted line-up vs Villarreal
Athletic Club Predicted line-up vs Villarreal (4-2-3-1): Simón; Berchiche, Alvárez, Núñez, De Marcos; Jaureguizar, Prados; N.Williams, Sancet, I.Williams; Berenguer
Bet hereVillarreal vs Athletic Club Prediction
- Prediction: Draw
- Odds: 3.4 (22Bet)
- Score Prediction: Villarreal 1-1 Athletic Club
Both teams come into the match struggling for form but boasting defensive solidity, making a stalemate likely. One of Athletic Club’s greatest strengths is the atmosphere at San Mamés, which they will be deprived of.
Despite the home advantage, Villarreal have failed to convince their fans in recent weeks, even with a 2-1 win against Getafe. The team remains inconsistent, unable to defeat 9-man Alavés.
Given the challenges without Sancet, Athletic will have trouble navigating past Marcelino’s solid 4-4-2, built on tactical rigidity. Neither side will want to take unnecessary risks that could hurt their Champions League hopes.
Villarreal vs Athletic Club Betting Tip
- Pick: Gerard Moreno to score
- Odds: 4 (22Bet)
One of the reasons why the hosts have struggled with consistency in recent months has been the absence of striker Gerard Moreno. His technical profile is levels above any of his substitutes.
Even if he lacks match sharpness, his dominance in the box is expected to help Villarreal, especially as Athletic Club defender Vivian remains injured.
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