Athletic Bilbao vs. Alaves La Liga Match Analysis
Athletic Bilbao is set to host Alaves in a highly anticipated Basque derby this Saturday night in La Liga.
Both teams are coming off the back of victories, looking to extend their winning momentum.
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Athletic Bilbao, currently fifth in La Liga, secured a 2-0 win against Las Palmas in their previous match.
They are just two points away from the top four and are also set to compete in the Spanish Cup final against Mallorca.
The team is in an optimistic position and continues to fight for a top-four finish.
As a newcomer, Alaves’ primary goal is to maintain their position in the top tier, which they are currently achieving as they sit in 13th place with a comfortable 10-point gap from the relegation zone.
In their last match, they ended a five-game winless streak by defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 at home.
Despite their lack of stability, Alaves is expected to secure their place in La Liga for the next season.
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- Athletic Bilbao: WDWLDW
- Alaves: LDDDLW
Prediction: Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Alaves
Despite Alaves losing only one of their last five matches, Athletic Bilbao, led by Ernesto Valverde, possesses talented individuals and is striving for a top-four finish, making them the favorites to win.
- Prediction: Bilbao Win
The match is likely to have under 2.5 goals, with seven of Alaves’ last ten matches and five of Athletic Bilbao’s last ten matches ending with fewer than 2.5 goals.
- Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals
Possible Lineups
Athletic Bilbao: (4-2-3-1)
Simon;
De Marcos, Vivian, Yeray, Lekue;
Ruiz de Galarreta, Prados;
I Williams, Sancet, N Williams;
Guruzeta
Alaves: (4-2-3-1)
Sivera;
Gorosabel, Abqar, Marin, Lopez;
Blanco, Guevara;
Vicente, Guridi, Rioja;
Omorodion
