Athletic Club vs Villarreal Prediction, Preview and Stats

Spain flag 2025/2026 La Liga, Spain
San Mamés Barria Sun, 12 Apr - 7:00 PM
La Liga
Athletic Club ATH
1 Winner 2
Villarreal VIL
Full Time Sun, 12 Apr 7:00 PM
Round 31 Regular Season
Gorka Guruzeta - 84'
Goal
|
Goal
Sergi Cardona - 26'
Alfon González - 45+5'

CONTEXT

The match between Athletic Club and Villarreal is now finished, ending 1-2 in favor of the visitors. Villarreal took a commanding 2-0 lead by half-time and held on despite a second-half reply from the hosts, securing all three points in what proved a significant deviation from pre-match expectations. Athletic Club had entered as clear favorites at 46.3% implied probability, while Villarreal sat at just 26.9%; the away victory therefore represented a 73.1% deviation that favored the underdogs. Athletic Club controlled 61% of possession to Villarreal’s 39% but were unable to translate that territorial advantage into enough clear chances. No xG data is available to measure underlying quality, yet the final result did not align with the pre-match projection. The efficiency shift stayed in line with the overall pattern of play, as Villarreal remained clinical on the counter and defended resolutely after the interval. Neither side received a red card, and no major disciplinary events altered the flow of the contest.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Villarreal showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
J. Guzmán Mansilla
J. Guzmán Mansilla
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 24.25
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.63
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.27
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.25
J. Martínez Serrato
J. Martínez Serrato
1st Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 24.25
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.63
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.27
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.25
I. Ríos Vargas
I. Ríos Vargas
2nd Assistant • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 24.25
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.63
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.27
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.25
M. Bárcenas Torres
M. Bárcenas Torres
4th Official • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0.52
League Avg 24.25
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0.12
League Avg 4.63
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.27
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0.25
Athletic Club E. Valverde
E. Valverde
VS
Villarreal M. García Toral
M. García Toral
1.14
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.91
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Getafe Rank: L
Real Betis Rank: W
Girona Rank: L
FC Barcelona Rank: L
Rayo Vallecano Rank: D
Elche Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Girona Rank: L
Real Sociedad Rank: W
Deportivo Alavés Rank: D
Elche Rank: W
FC Barcelona Rank: L
Valencia Rank: W
12
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
12 - 13 - 16
16

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Athletic Club
46.27%
Draw
26.83%
Away Villarreal
26.9%

Movement

Changes since opening
Athletic Club
+45.95%
Draw
+19.45%
Villarreal
-65.4%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
22.68
26.73
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Athletic Club
Villarreal
Power Score
22.68
26.73
League Position
11
3
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Athletic Club — Opponent-weighted form score
Villarreal — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Athletic Club Villarreal

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Athletic Club

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Villarreal

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Athletic Club ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Villarreal
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
37.46
33.85
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
33.85
37.46
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Athletic Club +0.33 Efficiency Index
vs
Villarreal -0.33 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Athletic Club
Villarreal
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Athletic Club ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Villarreal
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Athletic Club Villarreal
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Athletic Club Villarreal
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Athletic Club
Villarreal
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Athletic Club
vs
Villarreal
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Athletic Club Villarreal
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Athletic Club 0.19
Villarreal 0.50
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Athletic Club Villarreal
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Athletic Club 0.08
Villarreal 0.01
Athletic Club
Villarreal
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • VIL had peak pressure around 32'.
  • VIL started the game with stronger pressure.
ATH Pressure VIL Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: VIL reached the top pressure at 32' (74.63).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 41 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Athletic Club ATH Home
41 matches
Villarreal VIL Away
Match Record
12
Wins
16
13
Draws
13
16
Losses
12
Goals
46
Goals Scored
59
59
Goals Conceded
46
-13
Goal Difference
+13
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-04-13T02:02:10+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
U. Simón Mendibil
Spain
1 U. Simón Mendibil
Í. Lekue Martínez
Substitution
Spain
15 Í. Lekue Martínez
D. Vivian Moreno
Spain
3 D. Vivian Moreno
A. Laporte
Spain
14 A. Laporte
Y. Berchiche Izeta
Spain
17 Y. Berchiche Izeta
M. Jauregizar Alboniga
Spain
18 M. Jauregizar Alboniga
I. Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
Substitution
Spain
16 I. Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
I. Williams Arthuer
Substitution
Ghana
9 I. Williams Arthuer
O. Sancet Tirapu
Substitution
Spain
8 O. Sancet Tirapu
N. Williams Arthuer
Substitution
Spain
10 N. Williams Arthuer
G. Guruzeta Rodríguez
Spain
11 G. Guruzeta Rodríguez
L. Reis Júnior
Brazil
1 L. Reis Júnior
S. Cardona Bermúdez
Spain
23 S. Cardona Bermúdez
R. Palma Veiga
Portugal
12 R. Palma Veiga
P. Navarro Badenes
Substitution
Spain
6 P. Navarro Badenes
?. Mouriño González
Uruguay
15 ?. Mouriño González
A. González Martínez
Substitution
Spain
11 A. González Martínez
P. Gueye
Substitution
Senegal
18 P. Gueye
S. Comesaña Veiga
Spain
14 S. Comesaña Veiga
T. Buchanan
Substitution
Canada
17 T. Buchanan
T. Oluwaseyi
Substitution
Nigeria
21 T. Oluwaseyi
G. Moreno Balaguero
Spain
7 G. Moreno Balaguero

General Information

Date & Time
Apr 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 La Liga, Spain · Round 31 · Regular Season
Stadium
San Mamés Barria
Capacity
53289
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
José Luis Guzmán Mansilla
José Luis Martínez Serrato
Iván Ríos Vargas
Millan Bárcenas Torres

Statistics

Possession
ATH
61%
VIL
39%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 3
4 Shots 3
97 Dangerous attacks 24
61 Possession 39
15 Corners 3
8 Free kicks 15
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

21 Throwins 9
12 Successful Headers 13
10 Successful Dribbles 4
42 Successful Dribbles Percentage 36
24 Dribble Attempts 11
4 Goal Kicks 10
1 Assists 1
9 Goal Attempts 8
80 Ball Safe 82
5 Substitutions 5
0 Injuries 1

Attacking

168 Attacks 58
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

86 Successful Passes Percentage 76
477 Successful Passes 288
557 Passes 377
43 Successful Long Passes Percentage 29
40 Long Passes 48
17 Successful Long Passes 14
10 Key Passes 8

Defensive

11 Interceptions 11
14 Tackles 21
5 Saves 5

Build-up

48 Total Crosses 5
8 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

15 Fouls 8
1 Offsides 3

Lineup

Referee : José Luis Guzmán Mansilla

Starting XI ▼

1
Unai Simón
Unai Simón Goalkeeper
3
Dani Vivian
Dani Vivian Defender
14
Aymeric Laporte
Aymeric Laporte Defender
15
Iñigo Lekue
Iñigo Lekue Defender
2
Andoni Gorosabel
Andoni Gorosabel
Defender46'
17
Yuri Berchiche
Yuri Berchiche Defender
8
Oihan Sancet
Oihan Sancet Midfielder
7
Álex Berenguer
Álex Berenguer
Attacker66'
9
Iñaki Williams
Iñaki Williams Midfielder
22
Nico Serrano
Nico Serrano
Attacker82'
10
Nico Williams
Nico Williams Midfielder
23
Robert Navarro
Robert Navarro
Midfielder66'
16
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta Midfielder
30
Alejandro Rego
Alejandro Rego
Midfielder66'
18
Mikel Jauregizar
Mikel Jauregizar Midfielder
11
Gorka Guruzeta
Gorka Guruzeta Attacker
Referee : José Luis Guzmán Mansilla

Starting XI ▼

1
Luiz Júnior
Luiz Júnior Goalkeeper
6
Pau Navarro
Pau Navarro Defender
4
Rafa Marín
Rafa Marín
Defender46'
12
Renato Veiga
Renato Veiga Defender
15
Santiago Mouriño
Santiago Mouriño Defender
23
Sergi Cardona
Sergi Cardona Defender
11
Alfon González
Alfon González Midfielder
19
Nicolas Pépé
Nicolas Pépé
Attacker69'
14
Santi Comesaña
Santi Comesaña Midfielder
17
Tajon Buchanan
Tajon Buchanan Midfielder
20
Alberto Moleiro
Alberto Moleiro
Midfielder78'
18
Pape Gueye
Pape Gueye Midfielder
10
Dani Parejo
Dani Parejo
Midfielder82'
7
Gerard Moreno
Gerard Moreno Attacker
21
Tani Oluwaseyi
Tani Oluwaseyi Attacker
9
Georges Mikautadze
Georges Mikautadze
Attacker69'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Andoni Gorosabel
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
90+1'
Event
Gorka Guruzeta
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+1'
90'
Event
Nicolas Pépé
Goal disallowed
Event
Gorka Guruzeta
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
84'
Event
Nico Serrano → Iñaki Williams
10th Substitution
82'
82'
Event
Dani Parejo → Pape Gueye
9th Substitution
78'
Event
Alberto Moleiro → Tajon Buchanan
8th Substitution
77'
Event
Tajon Buchanan
Time wasting / 3rd Yellowcard
75'
Event
Santi Comesaña
Persistent fouling / 2nd Yellowcard
69'
Event
Georges Mikautadze → Tani Oluwaseyi
6th Substitution
69'
Event
Nicolas Pépé → Alfon González
7th Substitution
Event
Álex Berenguer → Oihan Sancet
3rd Substitution
66'
Event
Robert Navarro → Nico Williams
4th Substitution
66'
Event
Alejandro Rego → Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
5th Substitution
66'
Event
Andoni Gorosabel → Iñigo Lekue
1st Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Rafa Marín → Pau Navarro
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+5'
Event
Alfon González
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
26'
Event
Sergi Cardona
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
19'
Event
Pau Navarro
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
19'
Event
Delay of game / 6th Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Andoni Gorosabel of Athletic Club receives a yellow card for a foul.
90
Update Update
Second Half ended - Athletic Club 1, Villarreal 2.
90
Update Update
Dani Parejo from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
90
Update Update
Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club commits a foul.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Sergi Cardona concedes.
90
Update Update
Santi Comesaña from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gorka Guruzeta of Athletic Club receives a yellow card for a foul.
90
Update Update
Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club commits a foul.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
Update Update
VAR decision: No goal. The match remains Athletic Club 1, Villarreal 2.
90
Attempt Attempt
Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal missed a right-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Georges Mikautadze after a fast break.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Alejandro Rego of Athletic Club.
90
Update Update
Dani Parejo of Villarreal won a free kick in an attacking position.
89
Update Update
VAR review confirms no goal. The match remains Athletic Club 1, Villarreal 2.
89
Update Update
Goal overturned by VAR! Nicolas Pépé scores for Villarreal, but the goal is disallowed after a VAR review.
87
Update Update
Gerard Moreno of Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
87
Update Update
Gerard Moreno of Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
85
Update Update
Santiago Mouriño of Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
85
Update Update
Foul committed by Mikel Jauregizar of Athletic Club.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Foul committed by Robert Navarro of Athletic Club.
83
Attempt Attempt
Nico Serrano's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
83
Attempt Attempt
Goal! Gorka Guruzeta scores for Athletic Club with a right-footed shot from close range to the center of the goal, assisted by Yuri Berchiche. The score is now Athletic Club 1, Villarreal 2.
83
Corner Corner
Athletic Club is awarded a corner after Luiz Júnior concedes it.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Nico Serrano replaces Iñaki Williams.
82
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Dani Parejo replaces Pape Gueye.
82
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Pépé of Villarreal attempts an attack with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but Unai Simón, the goalkeeper for Athletic Club, saves it in the center of the goal.
81
Update Update
Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
81
Update Update
Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
80
Update Update
Pape Gueye from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
80
Update Update
Foul committed by Alex Berenguer of Athletic Club.
79
Attempt Attempt
Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal misses a chance with a right-footed shot from over 35 yards.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Alberto Moleiro replaces Tajon Buchanan.
77
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Tajon Buchanan of Villarreal receives a yellow card.
76
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Robert Navarro from Athletic Club takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the right corner by Luiz Júnior from Villarreal.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Sergi Cardona concedes.
75
Update Update
Foul committed by Santi Comesaña of Villarreal.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Santi Comesaña of Villarreal receives a yellow card.
75
Update Update
Foul committed by Santi Comesaña of Villarreal.
74
Attempt Attempt
Alejandro Rego of Athletic Club has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
72
Update Update
Handball by Georges Mikautadze of Villarreal.
71
Attempt Attempt
Pape Gueye's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Sergi Cardona provided the assist.
70
Corner Corner
Athletic Club wins a corner after Santiago Mouriño concedes.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Nicolas Pépé replaces Alfon González.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Georges Mikautadze replaces Tani Oluwaseyi.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Alex Berenguer replaces Oihan Sancet.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Robert Navarro replaces Nico Williams.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Alejandro Rego replaces Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta.
65
Corner Corner
Athletic Club wins a corner after Pape Gueye concedes.
63
Corner Corner
Athletic Club wins a corner after Sergi Cardona concedes.
63
Corner Corner
New attacking attempt. Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Club heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved in the left corner by Luiz Júnior of Villarreal. The assist came from Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta's cross.
62
Update Update
Villarreal is called offside. Tajon Buchanan is in an offside position.
61
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Oihan Sancet of Athletic Club shot with his right foot from outside the box after a corner.
61
Corner Corner
Missed chance. Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it goes over the goal after a corner.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Santi Comesaña concedes.
61
Attempt Attempt
Shot blocked. Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta from Athletic Club had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that was blocked.
60
Attempt Attempt
Iñaki Williams from Athletic Club has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that gets blocked.
59
Attempt Attempt
Alfon González from Villarreal missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box, sending the ball to the left. The assist was provided by Santi Comesaña.
55
Corner Corner
Villarreal wins a corner after Dani Vivian concedes.
55
Corner Corner
Athletic Club is awarded a corner after Sergi Cardona concedes.
52
Update Update
Pape Gueye from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
50
Update Update
Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Club won a free kick in defense.
50
Update Update
Foul committed by Santi Comesaña of Villarreal.
50
Update Update
Pape Gueye of Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Sergi Cardona concedes.
49
Attempt Attempt
Gorka Guruzeta's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
48
Corner Corner
Athletic Club wins a corner after Renato Veiga concedes.
48
Corner Corner
Nico Williams from Athletic Club misses a chance as his right-footed shot from outside the box goes over the goal after a corner.
46
Update Update
Nico Williams from Athletic Club misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball high. The assist came from Mikel Jauregizar, who provided the cross.
46
Attempt Attempt
Nico Williams from Athletic Club has a shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
45
Update Update
The second half begins with Athletic Club trailing Villarreal 2-0.
45
Update Update
Offside called against Villarreal. Gerard Moreno is offside.
45
Corner Corner
Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club attempts a header from the center of the box, but Luiz Júnior from Villarreal makes a save in the left corner. The assist came from Dani Vivian's cross.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Villarreal: Rafa Marín replaces Pau Navarro.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Villarreal lead 2-0 as Alfon González scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the right corner after a fast break.
45
Corner Corner
Athletic Club is awarded a corner after Renato Veiga concedes.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Athletic Club trailing Villarreal 2-0.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Athletic Club: Andoni Gorosabel replaces Íñigo Lekue.
45
Update Update
Pape Gueye from Villarreal won a free kick on the right wing.
45
Update Update
Oihan Sancet from Athletic Club committed a foul.
43
Update Update
Gerard Moreno from Villarreal won a free kick on the left wing.
42
Update Update
Pape Gueye from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
40
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Luiz Júnior of Villarreal.
38
Attempt Attempt
Yuri Berchiche's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
38
Corner Corner
Athletic Club wins a corner after Luiz Júnior concedes.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Santi Comesaña concedes.
38
Corner Corner
Athletic Club is awarded a corner after Luiz Júnior concedes it.
37
Update Update
Foul committed by Sergi Cardona of Villarreal.
37
Update Update
Foul committed by Sergi Cardona of Villarreal.
36
Update Update
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta of Athletic Club commits a handball.
30
Attempt Attempt
Gerard Moreno of Villarreal makes a header from the center of the box, but it's saved by Unai Simón, the goalkeeper for Athletic Club. The assist came from Alfon González, who delivered a cross.
30
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Club.
30
Update Update
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Gerard Moreno from Villarreal.
29
Corner Corner
Villarreal wins a corner after Íñigo Lekue concedes.
26
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Villarreal takes the lead 1-0 against Athletic Club. Sergi Cardona scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Tani Oluwaseyi's cross.
25
Update Update
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal won a free kick in defense.
25
Update Update
Foul committed by Íñigo Lekue of Athletic Club.
22
Update Update
Yuri Berchiche of Athletic Club is caught offside.
19
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pau Navarro from Villarreal receives a yellow card for a foul.
19
Update Update
Foul committed by Pau Navarro of Villarreal.
19
Update Update
Gorka Guruzeta from Athletic Club won a free kick in the attacking area.
17
Update Update
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal won a free kick on the left wing.
17
Attempt Attempt
Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club misses a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
13
Update Update
Foul committed by Pau Navarro of Villarreal.
13
Update Update
Foul committed by Gorka Guruzeta of Athletic Club.
11
Corner Corner
Villarreal wins a corner, conceded by Unai Simón.
11
Attempt Attempt
Tajon Buchanan's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Gerard Moreno provided the assist.
11
Update Update
New attacking attempt. Pape Gueye of Villarreal shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but Unai Simón of Athletic Club saves it in the top center of the goal. The assist was provided by Santi Comesaña.
11
Update Update
Nico Williams from Athletic Club commits a foul.
11
Update Update
Tajon Buchanan of Villarreal won a free kick in an attacking position.
9
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Athletic Club after Gerard Moreno concedes.
8
Corner Corner
Athletic Club wins a corner after Santiago Mouriño concedes.
7
Update Update
Foul committed by Santiago Mouriño of Villarreal.
7
Update Update
Nico Williams of Athletic Club won a free kick in defense.
3
Attempt Attempt
Alfon González's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The assist came from Sergi Cardona.
3
Update Update
Dani Vivian of Athletic Club won a free kick in defense.
3
Update Update
Foul committed by Alfon González of Villarreal.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Villarreal exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.

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