Athletic Club 2-0 Villarreal CF

Current streaks

Recent form

Athletic Club

Athletic Club are currently enjoying a remarkable run of form, having gone unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions. The Basque side have won five of their last six games, including an impressive 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in their most recent La Liga outing. Their attacking prowess is evident, with an average of 1.83 goals scored per game in their last six matches, whilst their defence has been equally impressive, conceding just 0.67 goals per game during the same period. Notably, Athletic Club have kept two clean sheets in their last six games, including a 3-0 thrashing of IF Elfsborg in the Europa League. The team's ability to score consistently is highlighted by the fact that both teams have scored in 67% of their recent matches, with over 2.5 goals being scored in the same proportion of games. This strong form has propelled Athletic Club to fourth position in La Liga, demonstrating their potential to challenge for European qualification this season.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with a notable run of three consecutive wins followed by two draws and a surprising loss in the Copa del Rey. The Yellow Submarine have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 15 goals in their last six matches, averaging 2.5 goals per game. Their 6-1 victory over Poblense in the Copa del Rey stands out as a high-scoring affair. Defensively, they've been reasonably solid, conceding just over a goal per game on average. The team's ability to score consistently is evident, with both teams finding the net in 67% of these matches and over 2.5 goals being scored in 83% of the games. Despite the recent setback in the cup, Villarreal's league form has been strong enough to keep them in 5th position, suggesting they are competitive in La Liga this season.

Recent home/away form

Athletic Club

Athletic Club have been in impressive form at home, demonstrating a strong run of five consecutive victories across all competitions. Their recent performances have been particularly noteworthy, with the team securing wins against formidable opponents such as Real Madrid and Real Sociedad in La Liga, as well as IF Elfsborg in the Europa League. The Basque side have been solid defensively, keeping three clean sheets in their last six home matches and conceding only three goals in total. Their attack has also been potent, scoring 12 goals in these six games, with a particularly high-scoring encounter against RCD Espanyol ending in a 4-1 victory. Athletic Club's home form has contributed significantly to their current 4th position in La Liga, with their recent results suggesting they are a force to be reckoned with at San Mamés.

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with the team showing both promise and inconsistency on the road. The Yellow Submarine have managed to secure three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six away fixtures, demonstrating their ability to compete effectively away from home. Notably, Villarreal have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their recent away matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their most impressive result came in the Copa del Rey, where they thrashed Poblense 6-1, showcasing their attacking prowess. However, the team have also struggled defensively, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last six away games and conceding an average of 1.33 goals per match. Despite these defensive frailties, Villarreal's ability to find the back of the net consistently, scoring an average of 2 goals per game, has helped them maintain a respectable 5th position in the league standings.