Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 13 May

Betiball's prediction for Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao on 13 May 2023 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao preview before placing your bet.

Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao: Starting Lineups Time : 13/05/2023 12:30

Villarreal
5 - 1
Finished
Athletic Bilbao
90' event Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
82' event Alberto Moreno / Alfonso Pedraza Sag
82' event Manuel Trigueros Munoz / Yeremi Pino
66' event Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Nicolas Jackson
66' event Giovani Lo Celso / Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
61' event Aitor Paredes
58' event Alfonso Pedraza Sag
57' event Ramon Terrats Espacio / Etienne Capoue
50' event Nicolas Jackson
45+2' event Pau Torres
45' event Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
37' event Nicolas Jackson
24' event Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
1' event Etienne Capoue
event 79' Malcom Adu / Nico Williams
event 71' Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez / Inaki Williams Dannis
event 68' Inaki Williams Dannis
event 59' Mikel Vesga / Ander Herrera Aguera
event 59' Oscar de Marcos Arana Oscar / Inigo Lekue
event 59' Iker Muniain Goni / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
event 54' Aitor Paredes
event 54' Ander Herrera Aguera
event 45+2' Oihan Sancet
event 45+1' Yuri Berchiche Penalty awarded
90' event Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
event 79' Malcom Adu / Nico Williams
82' event Alberto Moreno / Alfonso Pedraza Sag
event 71' Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez / Inaki Williams Dannis
82' event Manuel Trigueros Munoz / Yeremi Pino
event 68' Inaki Williams Dannis
66' event Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Nicolas Jackson
event 59' Mikel Vesga / Ander Herrera Aguera
66' event Giovani Lo Celso / Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
event 59' Oscar de Marcos Arana Oscar / Inigo Lekue
61' event Aitor Paredes
event 59' Iker Muniain Goni / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
58' event Alfonso Pedraza Sag
event 54' Aitor Paredes
57' event Ramon Terrats Espacio / Etienne Capoue
event 54' Ander Herrera Aguera
50' event Nicolas Jackson
event 45+2' Oihan Sancet
45+2' event Pau Torres
event 45+1' Yuri Berchiche Penalty awarded
45' event Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo
37' event Nicolas Jackson
24' event Alejandro Baena Rodriguez
1' event Etienne Capoue
Villarreal Villarreal
Substitutions
#17 Giovani Lo Celso
#39 Ramon Terrats Espacio
#7 Gerard Moreno Balaguero
#14 Manuel Trigueros Munoz
#18 Alberto Moreno
#12 Johan Andres Mojica Palacio
#40 Haissem Hassan
#5 Jorge Cuenca
#43 Jorge Pascual
#35 Filip Jorgensen
Villarreal Villarreal Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao
17Shots11
11Shots on Goal5
11Fouls13
7Corner Kick5
15Free kick11
3Offside3
4Yellow card3
13Aerial27
4Save6
12Successful Tackles19
6Interceptions8
1Assist0
4Shots off goal6
1Hit The Post1
6Head Success14
2Blocked0
12Tackle19
10Dribbles7
14Throw-in17
468Passes341
58Attacks102
42Dangerous attacks46
6Corner Kicks(HT)1
Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao
Substitutions
#10 Iker Muniain Goni
#6 Mikel Vesga
#12 Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
#18 Oscar de Marcos Arana Oscar
#29 Malcom Adu
#21 Ander Capa Rodriguez
#19 Oier Zarraga
#22 Raul Garcia Escudero
#24 Mikel Balenziaga Oruesagasti
#13 Julen Agirrezabala
#30 Unai Gómez
Commentary
90' Goal! Alejandro Baena Rodriguez - Villarreal
82' Villarreal — substitution: Alberto Moreno / Alfonso Pedraza Sag
82' Villarreal — substitution: Manuel Trigueros Munoz / Yeremi Pino
79' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Malcom Adu / Nico Williams
71' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez / Inaki Williams Dannis
68' Inaki Williams Dannis - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
66' Villarreal — substitution: Gerard Moreno Balaguero / Nicolas Jackson
66' Villarreal — substitution: Giovani Lo Celso / Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
61' Own goal! Aitor Paredes - Villarreal
59' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Mikel Vesga / Ander Herrera Aguera
59' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Oscar de Marcos Arana Oscar / Inigo Lekue
59' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Iker Muniain Goni / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
58' Alfonso Pedraza Sag - Villarreal receive a yellow card
57' Villarreal — substitution: Ramon Terrats Espacio / Etienne Capoue
54' Aitor Paredes - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
54' Ander Herrera Aguera - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
50' Goal! Nicolas Jackson - Villarreal
45+2' Pau Torres - Villarreal receive a yellow card
45+2' Penalty scored! Oihan Sancet - Athletic Bilbao
45+1' VAR review - Athletic Bilbao
45' Daniel Parejo Munoz,Parejo - Villarreal receive a yellow card
37' Goal! Nicolas Jackson - Villarreal
24' Goal! Alejandro Baena Rodriguez - Villarreal
1' Etienne Capoue - Villarreal receive a yellow card

How We Build the Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao on 13 May 2023 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.

Villarreal vs Athletic Bilbao Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Villarreal's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Athletic Bilbao'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 Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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