The match corresponding to Matchday 31 of La Liga is set to take place today at 16:00 (Argentina time) at the iconic San Mamés stadium.
Both Teams’ Form Ahead of the Clash
Both Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal enter this encounter looking to recover from disappointing results that hindered their progress in the league standings last week.
Athletic Bilbao’s Recent League Performances
Athletic Bilbao aims to avoid another disappointing outing after losing 0-2 to Getafe in their last match. Their recent form shows mixed results: 1 win, 2 losses, and 1 draw in the previous four matches, scoring 3 goals while conceding 8.
Villarreal’s Recent League Performances
Villarreal is also coming off a loss, having been defeated at home by Girona with a score of 0-1. In their last four games, they achieved 2 victories, 1 draw, and 1 loss, netting a total of 7 goals and allowing 8.
Historically, the last five encounters between these teams have produced varied outcomes. The home team has won twice, while the visitors have secured 1 win, and 2 matches ended in draws. The most recent showdown occurred on September 27, where Villarreal emerged victorious with a slender 1-0 margin.
Currently, Athletic Bilbao stands in 11th place with 38 points (11 Wins, 5 Draws, 14 Losses), while Villarreal sits third in the table with 58 points (18 Wins, 4 Draws, 8 Losses).
The referee appointed for this matchup is José Guzmán Mansilla.
Upcoming Matches for Athletic Bilbao
Matchday 33: vs Osasuna: April 21 – 14:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 32: vs Atlético de Madrid: April 25 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 34: vs Alavés: May 2 – 13:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 35: vs Valencia: Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 36: vs Espanyol: Date and time to be confirmed
Upcoming Matches for Villarreal
Matchday 33: vs Real Oviedo: April 23 – 16:30 (Argentina time)
Matchday 32: vs Celta: April 26 – 16:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 34: vs Levante: May 2 – 09:00 (Argentina time)
Matchday 35: vs Mallorca: Date and time to be confirmed
Matchday 36: vs Sevilla: Date and time to be confirmed
Match Times by Country
Argentina: 16:00 hours
Colombia and Peru: 14:00 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 13:00 hours
Venezuela and Chile (Santiago): 15:00 hours