Athletic Club vs Espanyol Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Oct 2024

Goals Look in Short Supply

There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. The numbers suggest that Athletic Club and Espanyol might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of -110 look more than fair.

Athletic Overcame Espanyol in Previous Clash

Athletic Club suffered a defeat in their last game. A 2-1 scoreline occurred away from home at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi against Girona. Ernesto Valverde's team recorded just 34% possession and had four shots on target, while Oihan Sancet scored the goal.

Espanyol have lost back-to-back on their travels. In their previous game, it was a 2-1 home victory over Mallorca at RCDE Stadium. Los Periquitos were restricted to 40% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Marash Kumbulla and Jofre Carreras finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Athletic have landed back-to-back victories against Espanyol. A home encounter saw them win 1-0 and they won 2-1 on their travels. Looking back to the previous 8 H2H meetings, there has been three draws. Athletic have won four games and Espanyol one.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Athletic Club	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
7	Espanyol	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Athletic have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. The Basque Country outfit have averaged 43.7% possession, 365.5 passes and 3.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 11.1 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Oihan Sancet leads the way with 4 goals, with Gorka Guruzeta and Nico Williams getting 2 apiece. Inaki Williams is top assists maker with 4, while goalkeepers Julen Agirrezabala, Alex Padilla and Unai Simon have collectively kept 3 clean sheets.

Espanyol have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, averaging 2.2 shots on goal, 9.0 attempts and 1.1 goals. Manolo Gonzalez's men average 42.5% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 5.7 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 15.6 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal.

Javier Puado has landed 5 goals, Jofre Carreras 2, with Marash Kumbulla and two others scoring 1. Jofre Carreras and Alvaro Tejero have clocked up 2 assists, with Joan Garcia keeping 1 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Athletic Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala (GK), Oscar de Marcos, Daniel Vivian, Unai Nunez, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Inaki Williams, Alex Berenguer, Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta.

Espanyol confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Omar El Hilali, Sergi Gomez, Marash Kumbulla, Brian Olivan, Jose Gragera, Pol Lozano, Jofre Carreras, Alex Kral, Carlos Romero, Alejo Veliz.

Athletic Club vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re confident that there will be a low goal count for this La Liga meeting. The betting sites offer us the chance to bet on Under 2.5 and the odds of -110 look really appealing.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Athletic Club vs Espanyol league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Athletic games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Athletic games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 4 Espanyol games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

The bookies are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as an option when it comes to placing a Bet Builder. You can add different picks to your bet slip and get a return if all selections win.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Athletic 2 - 0 Espanyol

Athletic are available at +550 when it comes to them winning 2-0. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Athletic Club vs Espanyol Odds

At betting odds of -200 with the bookies, Athletic Club are regarded as 67% likely to win this La Liga encounter. Espanyol are the +600 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market are finding it hard to split Unders and Overs.

Should you want to back Athletic Club to win this La Liga match, then there is -599 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Espanyol chalked at +400.

Full-Time Result

1

-200

X

+300

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

+105

X

+125

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-450

X2

+150

Draw No Bet

1

-599

2

+400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-112

2 Hcp +1

+104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-143

Athletic Club vs Espanyol Lineups & Team News

Our Athletic vs Espanyol team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’ve got details of the La Liga squads so that you know every player on the roster.

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