Sunday, Athletic Bilbao receives Villarreal on the occasion of the 26th day of Liga. Bilbao hopes to return to the first part of the table while Villarreal dreams of a European place.

Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal Soccer Betting Tips

Rather interesting at the start of the season, Bilbao gave up on all its ambitions for the end of the La Liga season. Indeed, Athletic has just lost its last 4 posters in the league against Getafe (0-2), Real Sociedad (2-1), Osasuna (0-1) and Deportivo Alavès last weekend (2- 1). Also, they find themselves in 11th place in the ranking and are quite far from European places.
Opposite, Villarreal can harbor more hope for the coming weeks in the championship. Currently, the Yellow Submarine is 7th in the classification and has 5 short lengths behind the podium. In recent times, Javi Calleja’s men have shown great things in La Liga after winning 3 games in 4 days against Alaves (1-2), Osasuna (3-1), Valladolid (1-1) and Levante (2 -1). However, last week, they were defeated by Atlético Madrid (3-1).

The staff for Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal

For Bilbao, potential star De Marcos, midfielders Benat, Inigo Cordoba and forward Villalibre have not yet recovered from their injury.
On the visitor side, long-term injured Bruno, defender Xavi Quintilla and substitute Morlanes are still missing. Against Atlético, winter rookie Pablo Alcacer scored his second goal in his new colors.

Key points for the match Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal

The two teams split in a goalless draw in the first leg (0-0).
Villarreal have scored in their last 14 games in all competitions.
Bilbao have not won since 6 home matches in La Liga.

Soccer Betting Tips Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal

Villarreal is still quite fit at the moment and he seems quite capable of bringing back at least one point from his trip to Bilbao.

Betting Tips: Draw or win Bilbao
Odds: 1.51