Villarreal CF vs Athletic Club

Current streaks

Recent form

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF have demonstrated a mixed form in their recent fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. Despite the inconsistency, they have managed to maintain a respectable 5th position in La Liga with 47 points from 28 games. The Yellow Submarine have been involved in relatively low-scoring affairs, averaging 1.17 goals scored and 1 goal conceded per game. Interestingly, both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, highlighting Villarreal's ability to find the net consistently, albeit not always enough to secure victory. Their goal difference of +1 over the six-game period suggests a delicate balance between attack and defence. While there are no notable winning or losing streaks, Villarreal's ability to bounce back with a win against Getafe after two consecutive losses demonstrates their resilience.

Athletic Club

Athletic Club have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with their last six games yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. Despite this inconsistency, they have maintained a respectable fourth position in La Liga with 53 points from 29 games. The Basque side have been defensively solid, conceding only five goals in their last six matches, with an average of 0.83 goals conceded per game and two clean sheets. However, their attacking output has been modest, scoring six goals in the same period for an average of one goal per game. Notably, their highest-scoring match was a 3-1 victory over AS Roma in the Europa League, which also represents their most recent win. The team's games have tended towards lower-scoring affairs, with 67% of their last six matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Athletic Club's ability to grind out results is evident in their recent draws against Osasuna and RCD Mallorca, demonstrating their resilience in the face of challenging opposition.

Recent home/away form

Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF have shown mixed form at home recently, with their last six matches yielding two wins, two draws, and two losses. The Yellow Submarine have been particularly potent in attack, scoring an impressive 13 goals in these fixtures, averaging 2.17 goals per game. Their 5-1 thrashing of Real Valladolid and 4-0 demolition of RCD Mallorca stand out as high-scoring encounters, demonstrating their attacking prowess. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding in five of the six matches and managing only one clean sheet. The team's matches have been typically high-scoring affairs, with 67% of games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net in 83% of fixtures. Despite their inconsistent results, Villarreal CF's home form has contributed to their respectable 5th position in the league, showcasing their ability to compete with top teams while occasionally dropping points against lesser opposition.

Athletic Club

Athletic Club's recent away form has been somewhat inconsistent, with their latest victory against Sevilla breaking a five-game winless streak on the road. The Basque side have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, averaging just one goal per game in their last six away matches. Defensively, they've been vulnerable, conceding 1.67 goals per game and managing only one clean sheet during this period. Their heaviest defeat came in a high-scoring Europa League match against Besiktas, where they conceded four goals. Despite their mixed away form, Athletic Club have maintained a respectable 4th position in La Liga, suggesting their home performances have been crucial to their overall league standing. The team's ability to secure draws in two consecutive away league matches against Real Betis and RCD Espanyol demonstrates their resilience, even when not at their best on the road.