Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao – Match Preview, Prediction, Betting Tips, 22/09/2023

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Prediction on Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao

For the Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao prediction, we say this match will end in draw and this is why. Although Alaves have won their last two home LaLiga games but because Athletic Bilbao are in better form and their last away match ended in a draw, there’s a decent chance both teams will share the spoils.
Prediction: Alaves 1-1 Athletic Bilbao

We predict under 2.5 goals on Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao and this is why. Four of Alaves’ last five matches ended with under 2.5 goals while three of Athletic Bilbao’s last five ended similarly.
Betting Tip: Under 2.5 goals

Match Preview on Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao

Alaves have lost all of their opening three away matches in LaLiga this season but have won their opening two home matches, which has kept them on the 14th position on the log. They face Athletic at home on Friday and will hope they replicate their home form.

Athletic Bilbao have done well so far in LaLiga, having three of their opening five LaLiga matches. The Athletic Club started their season with a 2-0 home defeat to Real Madrid but went on to win three and draw one in their next four matches, including last weekend’s 3-0 win over Cadiz. They will hope to continue from where they left off last weekend when they face Alaves on Friday.

Predicted Starting Lineups

Alaves: Sivera, Duarte, Marin, Abqar, Gorosabel, Guevara, Blanco, Rioja, Guridi, Sola, Kike

Athletic Bilbao: Simon, Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche, Vesga, Galarreta, Williams, Sancet, Berenguer, Guruzeta