Football predictions for tomorrow

Espanyol have been atrocious in the second part of the season, failing to win in the past 18 games. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao haven't been great but still managed to win two of the past four. Moreover, Bilbao won three of the past five H2H games.

Despite their defensive lapses, Villarreal’s offense is prolific, averaging 1.8 goals per game, led by Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze. Sevilla’s attack has found its rhythm lately, scoring in three consecutive matches, with Akor Adams emerging as a clinical threat. Historical data further reinforces this pick, as both teams have scored in 66% of their recent head-to-head meetings, indicating that a clean sheet for either goalkeeper is statistically unlikely.

Villarreal enters this match as the heavy favorite, currently holding 3rd place with 69 points and a formidable home record at the Estadio de la Ceramica, where they have claimed 14 wins in 17 matches. Under Marcelino, the Yellow Submarine is on a five-match winning home run and recently defeated Sevilla 2-1 in their previous encounter this season. While Sevilla is currently on a two-match winning streak, their away form remains a significant concern, having recorded four consecutive defeats on the road and managed only one win in their last 11 away games. Villarreal’s superior tactical structure and motivation to maintain their top-three standing make a home victory the most probable outcome.

This fixture is statistically primed for a high goal count, as Villarreal’s home games this season have seen Over 2.5 goals in 70% of their matches. Villarreal averages over two goals per match during their recent winning spell, while Sevilla’s defense has struggled, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per away game. With the hosts missing defensive veteran Juan Foyth due to long-term injury and Sevilla dealing with defensive suspensions, the match is expected to be open and high-tempo. Given that their previous meeting earlier this season ended in a 2-1 result, a repeat scoreline or higher is the most expected tactical result for this late-season clash.

Strasbourg’s away form has quietly improved despite the broader inconsistency around the squad. Gary O’Neil’s side are unbeaten in four Ligue 1 away matches, while Brest have failed to win any of the last seven overall.

Three of the last four meetings between these sides finished under 2.5 goals, and the tempo in this fixture is often slower than expected. Brest averaged just one goal per game across the last four matches, so a tight scoreline still feels more likely than a shootout.

Brest have gone seven straight matches without a clean sheet, which makes backing another shutout feel risky. Strasbourg have also looked vulnerable defensively, although Le Racing continue to find goals often enough away from home to keep this market attractive.

Espanyol have scored in four of the past six home games and should do well against Bilbao, which haven't kept a clean sheet in the past 14 road matches. Meanwhile, we saw both teams scoring in Athletic Bilbao's back-to-back road games. 

Athletic Bilbao went over 2.5 goals in three of the past four road games. While Espanyol weren't as good for this bet, we still saw them going over the mentioned line in three of the past four H2H games against Bilbao - 75%.

Genclerbirligi played well recently, having won three of the last four matches. On the other hand, Trabzonspor won only two of the previous six games. The hosts will have a good chance to avoid defeat in the regular 90 minutes in the upcoming cup tie.