12 April 2026 at 19:00
La Liga · Spain · Season 2025Betting Odds & Historical Data
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Athletic Club
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Away Record: Villarreal
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Villarreal defeated Athletic Club 2:1. The match was played in La Liga 2025. Goals were scored by S. Cardona 26′, A. Gonzalez 45′, G. Guruzeta 84′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Athletic Club had 61% possession while Villarreal held 39%. Athletic Club had 18 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (6 on target) for Villarreal. Expected goals: Athletic Club 1.20 — Villarreal 1.29. Athletic Club made 5 substitutions, Villarreal made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Nicolas Pépé 90′).
Match Events
Key match events between Athletic Club and Villarreal — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: T. Oluwaseyi
assist: Y. Berchiche
Match Statistics
Athletic Club had 61% possession against Villarreal's 39%. Athletic Club registered 18 shots (6 on target) while Villarreal managed 12 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 15–3. Fouls committed: 15–8.
Lineups
Athletic Club lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Ernesto Valverde, while Villarreal deployed a 4-4-2 under Marcelino.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Athletic Club is 6.74, compared to 6.85 for Villarreal. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Athletic Club's highest-rated starter is I. Ruiz de Galarreta (7.01), while Villarreal's best-rated player is G. Moreno (7.20).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Athletic Club have contributed 22 goals and 14 assists this season, led by G. Guruzeta (9G). Villarreal's starters account for 18 goals and 16 assists, spearheaded by T. Buchanan (6G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Athletic Club deploy 4 defenders rated 6.72 on average, against Villarreal's 4-man backline averaging 6.80. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Athletic Club field 5 midfielders averaging 6.77, versus Villarreal's 4 rated 6.85. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Athletic Club start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.54, compared to 2 for Villarreal averaging 6.86. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 78% for Athletic Club and 79% for Villarreal. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Athletic Club's starters have collected 42 yellow cards this season, compared to 45 for Villarreal. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Athletic Club's starting XI is 28.5 (youngest: M. Jauregizar (22), oldest: Y. Berchiche (35)), while Villarreal average 25.5 (youngest: P. Navarro (20), oldest: G. Moreno (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Athletic Club's starters average 26 league appearances each, versus 24 for Villarreal. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Ernesto Valverde
Substitutes
Coach: Marcelino
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Athletic Club have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats. Villarreal show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Athletic Club vs Villarreal Head to Head Results
Athletic Club and Villarreal have met 1 times — Athletic Club won 0, Villarreal won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Villarreal leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 1 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (0 for the home side, 1 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–0 in 2025.
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 28 Apr 2026