Aston Villa vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: Athletic is a team of a more modest level

Prediction for the Aston Villa vs Athletic Bilbao match which will take place on August 7th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Aston Villa continues their preparations for one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory. The Birmingham side hopes to finally achieve their long-held Champions League football dream. To qualify for the continent's premier club competition, they had to perform well in the final round of the APL, where they finished fourth - a sensation. Unai Emery's men also enjoyed success in the UEFA Conference League, reaching the semi-finals before being knocked out by Olympiacos. In the off-season, Bordeaux was forced to sell Douglas Luiz and Moussa Diaby, while new signings included Amadou Onan and a host of promising youngsters.

Athletic can also be proud of their performance in last season's Primera Division, where they finished fifth - their best finish in eight years. They didn't qualify for next year's Champions League but will be in the Europa League. At the same time, they have not made any high-profile transfers this off-season, but there have been some notable departures. Iker Muniain, a true legend at the club, has left Bilbao. Nico Williams was also linked with a move to Barcelona, but the young and talented Euro 2024 winner remains with his hometown club for now.

Aston Villa had a great season last term, finishing in the top four of the English top-flight and reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League. Birmingham had to sell some key players in the summer, but they have also brought in enough quality to maintain the same level of play. The tour of the USA didn't go well for the Lions, but Unai Emery experimented with his squad in those games, and with a week and a half to go before the start of the new season, we can expect progress from the Bordeaux Blues. 

Aston Villa is one of the most spectacular teams in the APL's history. In 38 rounds, the Birmingham team has played in games that saw 137 goals scored and conceded (an average of 3.61 per game)—a result that underscores the Lions' commitment to an entertaining and high-scoring style of play. In contrast, Athletic is a more defensively oriented team.