Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 18/12/2023, 15:30  by Kennedy Kechula in LaLiga Predictions

Athletic Bilbao will welcome Las Palmas on Wednesday for round 18 of the Spanish La Liga. The hosts are currently fifth in the standings and sit seven points clear of ninth-placed Las Palmas. Bilbao arrive for this match with a nine-game unbeaten record. They have won seven times in this stretch with the latest win coming this past weekend. Ernesto Valverde’s men were 2-0 winners over top-four rivals Atletico Madrid and moved within two points of the capital club. The Lions have accumulated 32 points and have registered six of their nine league wins at home. Failure to win here though could see them drop down to sixth as they are only two points above their closest challengers.

Las Palmas earned four points off Bilbao the last time they were in the Spanish topflight. They drew 0-0 at the San Mames and a similar outcome here would be a welcome result. Garcia’s Pimienta’s men have impressed in their return to La Liga and look destined to maintain their topflight status. They have amassed 25 points thanks to seven wins and four draws. Los Amarillos also arrive for this fixture with an unbeaten streak of their own. The visitors haven’t lost in four matches and have claimed victory three times. Their winning run however ended last time out as they drew 1-1 at home with Cadiz.