Athletic Club vs Villarreal CF

Athletic Club welcome Villarreal CF to their home ground for this Primera Division fixture. Both teams will be eyeing this fixture as an opportunity to boost their European qualification chances. Before this fixture, Villarreal CF play Girona.

Athletic Club come into this fixture enduring a difficult spell with three defeats from their last five. The hosts will be looking to turn their fortunes around in front of their home supporters. Meanwhile, Villarreal CF have in solid form with three wins from their last five in recent outings. The visitors travel in good spirits and will fancy their chances on the road.

In the current standings, Athletic Club sit in 9th place with 35 points, while Villarreal CF occupy in 4th place on 51 points. The visitors arrive as the higher-placed side and will be looking to strengthen their position in the table. Villarreal CF boast a stronger attacking record with 48 goals scored this season.

Despite playing away from home, Villarreal CF's superior recent form makes them favorites. European qualification ambitions add extra significance to this encounter. The hosts will be backed by their home crowd as they aim to secure a valuable three points.