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Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol – Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips 07/02/22, Team News and Lineups
Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Full-Time Result – Home Win – 1.60
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – Correct Score – 1-0 – 6.00
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three – Handicap Draw (Athletic Bilbao -1 goal) – 3.30
Match Predict – Home Win
Espanyol have won just one of their 11 away games so far and playing against an opponent that is characterised by a very good defence. We don’t think they have much chance of winning this game.
Correct Score – Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Espanyol
In 10 home games, Athletic Bilbao have only scored 13 goals, it is well known that they are a team that defend very well, but offensively they have many deficiencies. For this reason, we think that if they win, it will be by the minimum.
Handicap Draw (Athletic Bilbao -1 goal)
As we think Athletic Bilbao can win this match by a goal difference, we think it is a good Handicap to deduct a goal from them to keep the match in a draw.
Preliminary review and match prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol
An interesting fact about Athletic Bilbao is that in their last eight matches there have been a total of 15 goals, 11 of which have come in the first half.This is strange since teams usually show a more defensive approach in the first half and a slightly less defensive approach in the second half.
Following on from the above, of the 11 goals in the first half, six of them have been between the first minute of the match and the tenth minute (including the tenth minute) of the match. Of those six goals, only two have been in Athletic Bilbao’s favour.
For Espanyol, their last six games have seen a total of 26 goals (an average of 4.3 total goals per game), of which 15 have been against them and 11 in their favour. Of the 15 goals conceded, seven were in the first half and eight in the second half, so it can be said that this team don’t have a particular moment of defensive weakness, but that they have been struggling all game recently.
Safe Bets
Although Espanyol’s last few games have been characterised by a high number of total goals, against Athletic Bilbao we think that this dynamic will change, as they are one of the best defending teams in the category but one of the worst attacking teams. Therefore, we think it will be a game of less than 2.5 total goals. This bet has odds of 1.67 at William Hill.
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Team News
Athletic Bilbao’s only doubt for this match is Unai Vencedor, due to muscular problems.
Espanyol have only one absentee for this game, but it is a very important one, as they are missing their best player, Raul De Tomás, due to suspension.
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Starting Lineups
Athletic Bilbao: Unai Simón, Balenziaga, Íñigo Martínez, Vivian, De Marcos, Zarraga, Dani García, Muniain, Berenguer, Sancet, Williams.
Espanyol: Diego López, Pedrosa, Cabrera, Sergi Gómez, Óscar Gil, Morlanes, Darder, Puado, Vidal, Loren Morón.
Highlighted Player
Iker Muniain
Muniain is the player with the best vision, with the ability to provide the last pass with precision for the strikers. He also has a great shot on the ball, which makes him the player in charge of taking free kicks and penalties for his team.
Most popular FaQ for Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw, in October 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This game will be played at San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol.
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