Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal CF Prediction 12 April 2026
Added on 11 April, 2026
On Sunday evening, Athletic Bilbao will host Villarreal CF in a Matchday 31 clash in La Liga.
Despite finishing comfortably in the Champions League zone last season, Athletic have struggled to maintain that level and currently sit eleventh with 38 points and a modest 32:43 goal difference. Recent performances have been mixed: a win over Betis (2–1), a draw with Rayo Vallecano (1–1), and disappointing defeats to Barcelona (0–1), Girona (0–3), and Getafe (0–2).
Villarreal, on the other hand, are enjoying a strong campaign and occupy third place with 58 points and a 54:35 goal record. The Yellow Submarine have recently beaten Elche (2–1) and Real Sociedad (3–1) at home, but their away form has been less convincing, with dropped points against Alavés (1–1), Girona (0–1), and a heavy loss to Barcelona (1–4).
San Mamés remains one of the toughest venues in Spain, and Athletic are known for their resilience on home soil. Considering Villarreal’s inconsistency on the road and their relatively comfortable position in the top three, they may not push too aggressively here. A tight contest is expected, with the hosts capable of securing at least a draw.
Athletic to win with 0.0 Asian handicap 1.73