Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao prediction 16.02.2025 | La Liga
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- Competition: La Liga
- Date: 16th February 2025
- Kick-off: 13:00 UK / 14:00 CET
- Venue: RCDE Stadium
Athletic Bilbao have the chance to cement their place in the top four when they visit Espanyol in the Spanish top flight this weekend.
Espanyol are battling to stay in the top flight after being promoted from the Segunda Division last season. The Periquitos are only one point off the bottom three, but they have been hard to beat of late, especially at this ground. Manolo Gonzalez's side won their last home game - against champions Real Madrid - and are unbeaten in the last six such matches.
Athletic Bilbao are also in fine form at the moment. Los Leones thrashed Girona 3-0 at home last weekend to extend their unbeaten run in La Liga to four games. But head coach Ernesto Valverde will be concerned by the fact that his side has not won back-to-back matches in any competition since December 11.
Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips: Under 2.5 goals
The hosts have relied heavily on their defence in recent weeks and I think that part of their game will play a key role against Bilbao this weekend. In fact, Espanyol conceded more than one goal in just one of their last ten games across all competitions. Bets on under 2.5 goals won in all but one of the five home games played in that spell.
Meetings between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao are not also known for being entertaining affairs. Six of the last seven ended with under one goal and I fancy a similar outcome on Sunday.
- Best Tip: Under 2.5 goals
- Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao prediction: 1-1
Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Athletic Bilbao
4 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
1 : 2
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
1 : 0
Espanyol
Copa Del Rey
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Athletic Bilbao
0 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
2 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
1 : 1
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
Espanyol team news
Espanyol head coach Manolo Gonzalez will not be able to use the services of Fernando Pacheco this weekend due to an ankle injury.
Javier Puado is the club’s main provider for goals this season, with the Spanish professional boasting eight goals in 21 games and should keep his place in the XI.
Last matches of Espanyol
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Real Sociedad
2 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
1 : 0
Real Madrid
La Liga
-
Sabadell
0 : 1
Espanyol
Copa Catalunya
-
Sevilla
1 : 1
Espanyol
La Liga
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Espanyol
2 : 1
Real Valladolid
La Liga
Espanyol lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Joan García
Defenders
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23
Omar El Hilali
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4
Marash Kumbulla
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6
Leandro Cabrera
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22
Carlos Romero
Midfielders
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10
Pol Lozano
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20
Alex Král
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19
Urko González de Zárate
Forwards
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17
Jofre Carreras
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2
Roberto Fernández
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7
Javi Puado
Athletic Bilbao team news
Nico Williams, Nico Serrano and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta are all doubts for the trip to Espanyol this weekend after missing the win over Girona last weekend due to injuries.
With his hat-trick last time out, Oihan Sancet will retain his number 10 role and could be supported upfront by Iñaki Williams and Gorka Guruzeta.
Last matches of Athletic Bilbao
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Athletic Bilbao
3 : 0
Girona
La Liga
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Real Betis
2 : 2
Athletic Bilbao
La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao
3 : 1
Viktoria Plzen
Europa League
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Athletic Bilbao
0 : 0
Leganes
La Liga
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Besiktas
4 : 1
Athletic Bilbao
Europa League
Athletic Bilbao lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Unai Simón
Defenders
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18
Óscar de Marcos
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3
Dani Vivian
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5
Yeray Álvarez
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32
Adama Boiro
Midfielders
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23
Mikel Jauregizar
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8
Oihan Sancet
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24
Beñat Prados
Forwards
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9
Iñaki Williams
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12
Gorka Guruzeta
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7
Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
Three reasons we expect under 2.5 goals in this game
- Just two of the last eleven games of Espanyol produced more than two goals.
- Five of the last seven home games of Espanyol ended with under 2.5 goals.
- Nine of the last 13 meetings between Espanyol and Bilbao ended with under 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Espanyol - Athletic Bilbao
Under 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
1xBet
1.66
Additional predictions
Espanyol & Athletic Bilbao current standing in La Liga
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 24 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 65 - 25 | +40 | 51 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 52 - 23 | +29 | 51 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 39 - 16 | +23 | 50 |
| 4 | Athletic Club | 24 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 37 - 21 | +16 | 45 |
| 5 | Villarreal | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 47 - 35 | +12 | 41 |
| 6 | Rayo Vallecano | 24 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 27 - 25 | +2 | 35 |
| 7 | Mallorca | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 23 - 30 | -7 | 34 |
| 8 | Real Betis | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 30 - 31 | -1 | 32 |
| 9 | Celta de Vigo | 25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 36 - 38 | -2 | 32 |
| 10 | Osasuna | 25 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 29 - 34 | -5 | 32 |
| 11 | Girona | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 32 - 35 | -3 | 31 |
| 12 | Real Sociedad | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 20 - 23 | -3 | 31 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 29 - 34 | -5 | 31 |
| 14 | Getafe | 24 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 20 - 18 | +2 | 30 |
| 15 | Espanyol | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 23 - 36 | -13 | 24 |
| 16 | Leganés | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 22 - 35 | -13 | 24 |
| 17 | Las Palmas | 24 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 29 - 41 | -12 | 23 |
| 18 | Valencia | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 25 - 38 | -13 | 23 |
| 19 | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 28 - 38 | -10 | 22 |
| 20 | Real Valladolid | 24 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 15 - 52 | -37 | 15 |