Athletic Bilbao vs. Villarreal - prediction, lineups and free live stream

The upcoming La Liga match between Athletic Bilbao and Villarreal on December 8, 2024, is highly anticipated due to both teams' current standings and recent performances. Athletic Bilbao currently sits in fourth place with 29 points from 16 matches, boasting a remarkable unbeaten streak of ten games, including a notable victory over Real Madrid . Conversely, Villarreal occupies the fifth position with 26 points but has played two fewer matches. Their recent form has been less impressive, as they experienced an upset in the Copa del Rey against Pontevedra.

Athletic Bilbao will face Villareal in La Liga action at San Mamés Barria on Sunday, starting at 10:15AM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven La Liga model predicts Athletic Bilbao as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Athletic Bilbao-Villareal game," said Ryan Leaver from Dimers.

"Incorporating the most recent updates along with numerous other variables, our prediction gives Athletic Bilbao a 51.3% chance of winning, Villareal a 24.5% chance, and a 24.2% chance of a draw."

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Athletic Bilbao possible starting lineup: Agirrezabala; Gorosabel, Vivian, Yeray, Boiro; Jauregizar, Prados; I Williams, Sancet, N Williams; Berenguer

Villarreal possible starting lineup: Conde; Femenia, Albiol, Costa, Bernat; Pino, Comesana, Parejo, Baena; Barry, Perez

Predictions for this fixture suggest a competitive encounter. Given their respective forms and historical matchups that often yield high-scoring draws, many analysts expect "Both Teams to Score" . However, some experts argue that Athletic's home advantage and strong performance may lead to a low-scoring win for them . Lineups remain speculative at this stage; however, key players are expected to feature prominently.

For fans eager to watch the match live without subscription costs or regional restrictions, it is essential to seek out reliable free live stream options. While specific links were not provided in the articles reviewed , platforms offering legal streaming should be explored closer to the match date. Overall, this encounter promises excitement as both teams vie for crucial points in La Liga.

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