Despite their improved position in the standings I still rate Bilbao quite low currently, that's because I refuse to believe they really deserved to win all those games. Many many games they could have lost this season, a good example is their last trip to Atletico de Madrid, where they've scored on their first chance on a fast counter-attack, and then have doubled their lead from a set piece. The Madrid side have got an early red card in the 2nd half and Bilbao have somehow put an end to Atletico's chances to react, even though they had a couple of nice chances even in 10 men.

Anyway, when they host Villarreal it's going to be different. The Yellow Submarines have classy players and play wise on the road, moreover they won't do the same mistake as Atletico. I expect them waiting calmly for their chances on counters, and as Bilbao are at home shall press sooner or later, and that's the best way to lose a game against a side like Villarreal who are deadly on counters, despite missing Rossi and Matias Fernandez on Sunday.



Pick : AWAY
Odds : 2.14
Stake : 8 / 10
Bookmaker : Canbet
Date : 2008-02-24
Match Result : 1-2
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