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by Steve Ashfield | in Europa League Predictions
It's all to play for in this Europa League quarter-final between Athletic Bilbao and Rangers. The first leg was played in Glasgow last week and the Lions returned to Spain with a goalless draw. Time for our match prediction.
Athletic Bilbao are fourth in La Liga and likely to qualify for next season's Champions League. The winners of this tie will take on either Lyon or Manchester United in the semi-finals. That tie is level at 2-2 after the first leg that was played in France. Bilbao finished second in the league phase of this competition and have continued to perform well in the knockout stages.
Rangers are second in the Scottish Premiership and would have wanted a lead to take to Spain for this second leg. The Gers have had some good results on their travels in this season's Europa League and will hope for another one to take them into the semi-finals.
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The Best Betting Odds for Athletic Bilbao v Rangers Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.4 | 4.75 | 7.5 |
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1.4 | 4.6 | 8 |
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1.61 | 3 | 6 |
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1.34 | 4.8 | 7.75 |
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1.44 | 5 | 8.2 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Athletic Bilbao and Rangers?
Our prediction for the Athletic Bilbao vs Rangers match is: Athletic Bilbao to win and lead at half and full time.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 17/04/2025 between Athletic Bilbao and Rangers in Europa League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 38.89% for a win of Athletic Bilbao against Rangers with odds of 1.61 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Athletic Bilbao vs Rangers is 33.81% with odds of 5.25 at Betsson.
- Our prediction model gives a 27.3% chance ⭐ for a win of Rangers vs Athletic Bilbao with odds of 8.7 at Betsson.
Athletic Bilbao vs Rangers Form
Athletic Bilbao and Rangers Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Apr 2025 - LaLiga
10 Apr 2025 - Europa League
6 Apr 2025 - LaLiga
30 Mar 2025 - LaLiga
16 Mar 2025 - LaLiga
13 Mar 2025 - Europa League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Apr 2025 - LaLiga
30 Mar 2025 - LaLiga
13 Mar 2025 - Europa League
9 Mar 2025 - LaLiga
23 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
8 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Apr 2025 - Europa League
6 Apr 2025 - LaLiga
16 Mar 2025 - LaLiga
6 Mar 2025 - Europa League
1 Mar 2025 - LaLiga
16 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Apr 2025 - Scottish Premiership
10 Apr 2025 - Europa League
5 Apr 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
16 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
13 Mar 2025 - Europa League
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Apr 2025 - Europa League
5 Apr 2025 - Scottish Premiership
13 Mar 2025 - Europa League
1 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
22 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
9 Feb 2025 - Scottish Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Apr 2025 - Scottish Premiership
29 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
16 Mar 2025 - Scottish Premiership
6 Mar 2025 - Europa League
26 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
16 Feb 2025 - Scottish Premiership
Athletic Bilbao vs Rangers Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
10 Apr 2025 - Europa League
Athletic Bilbao - Rangers: Form Analysis
Athletic Bilbao are unbeaten in their last seven league and cup fixtures. Their one game played since the first leg of this tie saw them come from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 at home. That was a welcome return to scoring form after three successive goalless draws.
Bilbao are in good form at home.
Bilbao are unbeaten in their last eight home games with five of them seeing both teams score. In the Europa League, they have won all five of their home games this season with only one goal conceded from open play.
Rangers are second in the Scottish Premiership and are almost certain to be in next season's Champions League. They drew 2-2 at Aberdeen at the weekend, trailing 2-0 and needing a 96th minute equalizer. Several players were rested for that match.
That extended their winless run to three matches and they have only scored in one of them. On the road, Rangers had won six in a row before last weekend's draw. They have won three of their five Europa League away fixtures but lost at Manchester United.
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Missing players
Y. Berchiche
Athletic Bilbao & Rangers Squad Analysis
Rangers were without both Mohamed Diomande and John Souttar for the first leg. They were serving one-match suspensions but are available for this second leg in Spain. Also available again is Robin Propper.
This season, Vaclav Cerny has scored six goals for Rangers in the Europa League. That includes scoring twice in the away leg of the last 16 tie against Fenerbahce. Rangers have failed to score in their last two Europa League games so will be hoping he can get back on target in Bilbao.
Not conceding an early goal is going to be vital for the Scottish club. They may not be ahead in the tie but they're not behind either.
Bilbao may be without Williams for this match.
Athletic Bilbao have won all five of their home games in this season's Europa League. They may be without key player Inaki Williams who suffered a hamstring injury at the weekend. So far this season has scored five goals in the Europa League.
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Most goals and assists
Athletic Bilbao
Rangers
O. Sancet
(16 Goals)
V. Cerny
(17 Goals)
I. Williams
(10 Assists)
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A. Berenguer
(10 Assists)
J. Tavernier
(3 Assists)
Athletic Bilbao and Rangers Stats in Europa League
Athletic Bilbao - Rangers Key Points
- Bilbao are unbeaten in their last seven matches.
- Bilbao have gone eight home games without defeat.
- Rangers have gone three games without a win.
- Bilbao have won all five of their home games in this season's Europa League.
- Bilbao have only had one goal scored against them from open play in this season's Europa League.
- Each of Bilbao's five home Europa League games this season have seen them ahead at both half and full time.
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Our Athletic Bilbao vs Rangers Prediction
Athletic Bilbao will have been delighted to return home from Glasgow with the scores level. They have an excellent home record with all their home games in this season's Europa League being won. Only two goals have been conceded with one being from the penalty spot.
Rangers have played well on their Europa League travels this season and need one more big effort to reach the last four. Current form is a bit worrying though with no wins in their last three matches. Our main Athletic Bilbao v Rangers prediction is Athletic Bilbao to win and lead at half and full time.
Prediction :
Athletic Bilbao to win and lead at half and full time
Athletic Bilbao vs Rangers - Other Interesting Predictions
Second half to have the most goals scored
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