LiontipsVillarreal vs Athletic. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Villarreal put up a great performance in the Champions League group stage, team easily secured a play-off spot. At the first round of the playoffs The Yellow Submarine beat Juventus (4:1 on aggregate) and in the first leg of the quarter-final they beat Bayern (1:0).
After 30 rounds of La Liga Unai Emery's men have 12 victories and nine draws, delivering 45 points and a 7th spot in the standings. Team has a great offensive record, 48 goals. In the previous game hosts were beaten by Levante (0:2).
Dia and Moreno won't feature in the upcoming match.
Athletic failed to live up to the expectations in domestic cups - Bilbao lost the Spanish Super Cup title and lost the semi-final match of Copa del Rey, despite being the favourite of the tournament.
After 30 rounds of La Liga The Lions have 11 victories and 11 draws, delivering 44 points and an 8th spot in the standings. After a draw against Getafe (1:1) visitors beat Elche (2:1).
Aguirrezabala, Alvarez and Martinez won't feature in the match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Villarreal
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of 4 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
This bet played in 2 of 3 latest matches
Tip and bets
Opponents are going neck to neck in the standings, only one point is separating two sides. In our opinion, opponents are worthy of each other. Visitors are on impressive unbeaten run, but Valencians will have a fans' support. We are expecting a number of goal opportunities from teams today. Both opponents managed to score in two of three previous head-to-head matches, we are expecting the same result today.
Our prediction - both teams to score
Both opponents are fighting for European qualification, so we are expecting an intense match. We feel that this game may go either way, but we offer a risky bet on a draw. Two of three latest head-to-head matches ended on level terms.
Our second bet is on a draw
