Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 December

Betiball's prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal on 08 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal preview before placing your bet.

Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal: Starting Lineups Time : 08/12/2024 11:15

Athletic Bilbao
2 - 0
Finished
Villarreal
85' event Nico Serrano / Inaki Williams Dannis
85' event Mikel Vesga / Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
69' event Inaki Williams Dannis
68' event Mikel Jauregizar / Benat Prados Diaz
68' event Benat Prados Diaz
68' event Unai Gomez / Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
60' event Nico Williams / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
55' event Oihan Sancet
15' event Aitor Paredes
event 90+3' Pau Cabanes / Gerard Moreno Balaguero
event 75' Denis Suarez Fernandez / Yeremi Pino
event 73' Luiz Júnior / Diego Conde
event 46' Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Thierno Barry
event 46' Ayoze Perez / Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
event 35' Santi Comesana
event 21' Pape Alassane Gueye Goal Disallowed
85' event Nico Serrano / Inaki Williams Dannis
event 90+3' Pau Cabanes / Gerard Moreno Balaguero
85' event Mikel Vesga / Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
event 75' Denis Suarez Fernandez / Yeremi Pino
69' event Inaki Williams Dannis
event 73' Luiz Júnior / Diego Conde
68' event Mikel Jauregizar / Benat Prados Diaz
event 46' Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Thierno Barry
68' event Benat Prados Diaz
event 46' Ayoze Perez / Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
68' event Unai Gomez / Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
event 35' Santi Comesana
60' event Nico Williams / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
event 21' Pape Alassane Gueye Goal Disallowed
55' event Oihan Sancet
15' event Aitor Paredes
Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao
Substitutions
#6 Mikel Vesga
#10 Nico Williams
#22 Nico Serrano
#20 Unai Gomez
#23 Mikel Jauregizar
#5 Yeray Alvarez Lopez
#15 Inigo Lekue
#1 Unai Simon
#14 Unai Nunez Gestoso
#2 Gorosabel
#11 Alvaro Djalo
#19 Javier Marton
Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao Villarreal Villarreal
12Shots11
4Shots on Goal1
15Fouls10
3Corner Kick3
10Free kick15
1Offside2
2Yellow card1
19Aerial19
1Save2
16Successful Tackles21
11Interceptions10
2Assist0
5Substitution5
6Shots off goal7
10Head Success9
2Blocked3
17Tackle21
5Dribbles7
16Throw-in17
392Passes555
106Attacks80
45Dangerous attacks28
1Corner Kicks(HT)0
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#1 Luiz Júnior
#7 Gerard Moreno Balaguero
#6 Denis Suarez Fernandez
#22 Ayoze Perez
#33 Pau Cabanes
#5 Willy Kambwala
#4 Eric Bertrand Bailly
#27 Arnau Sola Mateu
#26 Pau Navarro Badenes
Commentary
90+3' Villarreal — substitution: Pau Cabanes / Gerard Moreno Balaguero
85' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Nico Serrano / Inaki Williams Dannis
85' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Mikel Vesga / Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
75' Villarreal — substitution: Denis Suarez Fernandez / Yeremi Pino
73' Villarreal — substitution: Luiz Júnior / Diego Conde
69' Goal! Inaki Williams Dannis - Athletic Bilbao
68' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Mikel Jauregizar / Benat Prados Diaz
68' Benat Prados Diaz - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
68' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Unai Gomez / Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
60' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Nico Williams / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
55' Oihan Sancet - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
46' Villarreal — substitution: Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Thierno Barry
46' Villarreal — substitution: Ayoze Perez / Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
35' Santi Comesana - Villarreal receive a yellow card
21' VAR review - Villarreal
15' Goal! Aitor Paredes - Athletic Bilbao

How We Build the Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal on 08 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Athletic Bilbao vs Villarreal Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Athletic Bilbao's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Villarreal's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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