La Liga Matchday 12 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Athletic Bilbao vs. Villareal (10/30)
We are almost one-third through the 2022-23 La Liga season, as the weather is beginning to get cold across Europe. That doesn’t mean things are starting to heat up, as five teams are within 10 points of each other at the top of the table.
Here are two key matchups I’m dialed in on this week and see where the value remains. And here is a closer look at this weekend’s game Athletic Bilbao vs. Villareal.
(Odds noted courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
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La Liga Matchday 12 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Athletic Bilbao vs. Villareal
Despite being No. 6 on the table, Athletic Bilbao has struggled mightily as of late. They have failed to pick up a win since Sept. 30 over lowly Almeria, who have just 10 points on the season. 0-2-1 over their past three games, Bilbao has a goal differential of -5 over that span, scoring just two total goals, both against Getafe.
Bilbao will look to get back on track as they welcome Villareal to town, who, after a slow start to the season, comes into this one having won two of their past three. Their sole loss over that span came vs. Barcelona, and their only other loss this month has come against Real Sociedad, who also hovers at the top of the table.
The more tested team as of late, I like Villareal, led by Alex Baena and his four goals on the season.
Pick: Villareal (+250)
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