Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Villarreal
Match Time & Date:
27 September 2025
20:00
Prediction: 1-0
Athletic Bilbao
Villarreal and Athletic Bilbao square off against each other at Estadio de la Ceramica in what promises to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Yellow Submarine aim to build on back-to-back wins over Osasuna and Sevilla and they must be brimming with confidence ahead of Athletic Club’s visit. With Santi Comesana picking up a knock in the midweek triumph, Alfonso Pedraza is widely expected to return to the starting XI.
The Basques, on the other hand, came from behind to share the spoils with Girona on Matchday 6. Bilbao have been struggling to find their best form ever since star winger Nico Williams suffered a groin injury and given Alex Padilla’s suspension, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the home side. You should know that under 2.5 goals have been netted in each of the previous three meetings between the two teams.
Highlighted Player (Nicolas Pépé):
Born in France to parents of Ivorian descent, Nicolas Pepe became a full Ivory Coast international in 2016. In a symbolic twist of events, Pepe was handed his Ivory Coast debut in a goalless draw against his birth nation France days after receiving his first-ever call-up.
Pepe began his career in the lower leagues in Poitiers in 2012, before moving to Angers a year later. Having proven his qualities in the second-string side, Pepe was instated in Angers’ first team in 2013. Four years later – which included a season-long loan spell at Orleans – Nicolas Pepe was transferred to Lille. Les Dogues beat several sides to the signature of this pacey winger who is no stranger to scoring goals. Quick with his feet, Pepe can be deployed on the right wing and as a centre-forward.
The Ivory Coast international is unpredictable in his movement and not easy to keep an eye on, especially because of his powerful left foot.
Highlighted Team (Athletic Bilbao):
Athletic Club (mostly known as Athletic de Bilbao) is a Spanish football club from the Bask region which is playing currently in the Primera Division. The club from Bilbao is playing in the highest Spanish division since its founded in 1928 and is next to Real Madrid and FC Barcelona for a longest period of time in the Primera Division. Athletic de Bilbao used to play until 2012 in the San Mames stadium (also known as La Catedral).
Since 2013 the club is playing in anew stadium. Athletic Bilbao is known for its rivalry with Real Madrid. Atletico Madrid was founded by Bask students in Madrid. The old relationship between both teams is visible in the red blue jerseys of both teams.
The second team Athletic de Bilbao is playing in the Segunda Division B in Spain. Athletic Bilbao won the Primera Division 8 times, the Copa del Rey 24 times, the Spanish super cup 2 times. Athletic de Bilbao didn’t won any prizes in Europe yet but managed to be the runner up in 1977 and 2012 in the UEFA cup.
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