Villarreal vs Ath Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips (6 April)

5th at the start of this 30th day, Villarreal was under the threat of Bétis Seville the day before, which, traveling to Barcelona, ​​had the opportunity to temporarily resume the 5th position, qualifying to participate in the league phase of the next Europa League. In the event of Andalusian's fakes, the yellow submarine will keep its 5th spot and will even consider a close to the Top 4 and qualification in the Champions League, currently held by ... Athletic Bilbao! After a bad passage of 2 successive defeats against Alaves 1-0 and at home for the arrival of Real Madrid 1-2, Villarreal gave his head to the place by going to beat Getafe on the trip last weekend 1-2. It is clearly not the time to let go of the Leste in the Champions League race for the Athletic Bilbao which could almost ensure its qualification in the event of a victory with the yellow sub -sailor today.

This would obviously be wonderful for a Basque club that has continued to progress for a few years but which is still below the monster at 3 heads of the Barcelona elite, Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid. In addition, for the record, the last defeat of Bilbao en Liga dates back to its trip to the lawn of Atlético de Madrid on March 1 1-0. Since then, the Athletic Club has chained 3 without defeat but only one victory during its trip to the grass of Sevilla FC before the 0-1 truce. Last week, the current quarter-finalist in the Europa League failed to win at the end of a Basque derby against Osasuna 0-0. 

3 players are likely to miss the call for Villarreal: the unfortunate Akhomach (crossed ligaments), the very interesting midfielder Pape Gueye and the former resident of Lille Nicolas Pepe, all on the side. Note also the strong uncertainty around the central Logan Costa (ex-TFC) which trained away from the group in the middle of the week but which is a priori announced holder. Scorers during the victory against Getafe, the most prolific offensives of this team, Barry (9 goals, 3 assists) and Ayoze Perez (12 goals in Liga) will be present. The Spanish international Alex Baena is often the most creative element in the offensive animation of Villarreal (6 goals, 7 assists in Liga).

In front, the coach of Athletic Bilbao, Ernesto Valverde, will once again have to deal with his group without the central and international central defender of La Roja Vivian and the Ruiz of Galarreta, all on the side (injured). The good news is obviously the return of injury by Ohan Sancet (13 league goals) which did not leave the bench last weekend against Osasuna. The Williams brothers, Inaki (5 goals, 8 assists in Liga) and Nico (4 goals, 5 assists in Liga), will be available to the club for this perilous trip.