Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips & Match Predictions

Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Intro

A game that could prove vital at both ends of the LaLiga table as Espanyol host Athletic Bilbao. The home side have struggled massively, and need to start winning games fast to steer clear of danger. Athletic Bilbao have been in good form all season and will be looking for a win to consoldate their top half place. The game takes place at RCDE Stadium on Saturday April 8, 2023 at 2:15 PM. Up until round 28, Luis Garcia’s home side have earned 27 points and sit in the 18th place. Their opponents’ coach, Ernesto Valverde, should probably rethink his strategy, since the visiting team have only 37 points and are in the last position in LaLiga. We’re into the latter stages of the season with Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao in contrasting form. The two sides are divided by a huge 11 places and 10 points gap.

Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Form

Espanyol really need to pick up points quickly. The loss to Girona means that they have brought in only three in five games. In the meantime, Athletic Bilbao have earned a total of 5 points in the last five games of the campaign and drew with Getafe. But much more is needed. Considering home and away form, Espanyol have been in decent form at their RCDE Stadium recently, winning 7 points in their last five matches. Athletic Bilbao have played fairly well away from home lately, picking up 7 points in five games.

Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao H2H

This has been a well loved fixture down through the years, with Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao meeting 50 times before. Home team Espanyol have the advantage historically between the clubs, with 19 wins over the 50 matches. Visitors Athletic Bilbao have won a total of 15 matches. A total of 16 matches finished drawn. Although Espanyol always used to enjoy this fixture it is Team that have been more succesful in recent times, winning 2 more of the last six meetings.

Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Analysis

Espanyol lost its previous game. Luis Garcia’s men were facing Girona in that game. At the end of the game, the final result was 1-2. On Saturday April 8, 2023, they will face Athletic Bilbao. In their match against Girona, Espanyol had the following ball possession : 37%. Taking a look at their previous game, Espanyol has those following stats: 5 shots in attack and 14 shots conceded. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao drew its previous game. Ernesto Valverde’s men were facing Getafe. The game ended with a score of 0-0. In their match against Getafe, Athletic Bilbao had the following ball possession : 64%. In front of goal, Athletic Bilbao delivered 17 shots on goal while down back giving up a total of 9 shots to their opponents Getafe.

Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Odds

If we take a look at the odds for this match between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao we see that the bookmakers have Athletic Bilbao as favourites to get the win.