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by Daniel Ngulu in LaLiga Predictions
Espanyol are set to return home to another big game, as they play host to Athletic Bilbao in their next La Liga game. This match finds Espanyol in 16th place while Athletic Bilbao are fourth on the league table. We have the prediction for this match below.
Right ahead of this game, Espanyol suffered their 12th league defeat of the season. They fell 2-1 away to Real Sociedad after conceding late. That defeat was their first in five league matches.
However, the fact that Espanyol have two wins only in nine league games makes them firm underdogs here. They come here unbeaten in the last six home league games.
Athletic Bilbao are pushing for a top four finish, a feat they haven't achieved since the 2013/14 campaign. They are strong candidates for that after opening a four-point buffer following their 3-0 win at home to Girona.
That was the second time in three matches that they scored three times and are on a four-game unbeaten run in all competitions. In La Liga, Athletic Bilbao are unbeaten in the last 14 matches.
That run started with a 4-1 win at home to Espanyol and they’ll be eyeing a double here. They have eight wins in that run.
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The Best Betting Odds for Espanyol v Athletic Bilbao Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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5 | 3.6 | 1.73 |
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5 | 3.4 | 1.8 |
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5 | 3.4 | 1.75 |
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5.2 | 3.73 | 1.8 |
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5.2 | 3.73 | 1.8 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao?
Our prediction for the Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao match is: Athletic Bilbao wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 16/02/2025 between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 25.84% for a win of Espanyol against Athletic Bilbao with odds of 5.35 at Betwinner.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao is 39.01% with odds of 3.73 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 35.15% chance ⭐ for a win of Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol with odds of 1.8 at Betfred.
Espanyol - Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Best Odds:
| Espanyol Athletic Bilbao Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 39.01% | 3.73 at 1xbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50.8% | 2.35 at Betsson |
| Both Team To Score | 70% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Draw/Draw | 19.23% | 4.8 at Unibet |
Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Form
Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao's standings in the LaLiga
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4
|
53 | 29 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 22 |
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16
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29 | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | -13 |
Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
1 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
25 Jan 2025 - LaLiga
17 Jan 2025 - LaLiga
11 Jan 2025 - LaLiga
22 Dec 2024 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
17 Jan 2025 - LaLiga
11 Jan 2025 - LaLiga
18 Dec 2024 - LaLiga
14 Dec 2024 - LaLiga
30 Nov 2024 - LaLiga
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
25 Jan 2025 - LaLiga
22 Dec 2024 - LaLiga
9 Dec 2024 - LaLiga
3 Dec 2024 - Copa del Rey
23 Nov 2024 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
2 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
30 Jan 2025 - Europa League
26 Jan 2025 - LaLiga
22 Jan 2025 - Europa League
19 Jan 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
30 Jan 2025 - Europa League
26 Jan 2025 - LaLiga
16 Jan 2025 - Copa del Rey
8 Jan 2025 - Super Cup
8 Dec 2024 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Feb 2025 - LaLiga
22 Jan 2025 - Europa League
19 Jan 2025 - LaLiga
4 Jan 2025 - Copa del Rey
21 Dec 2024 - LaLiga
15 Dec 2024 - LaLiga
Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
17 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
19 Oct 2024 - LaLiga
8 Apr 2023 - LaLiga
18 Jan 2023 - Copa del Rey
4 Sep 2022 - LaLiga
7 Feb 2022 - LaLiga
26 Oct 2021 - LaLiga
Espanyol against Athletic Bilbao Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
J. Gragera
Most goals and assists
Espanyol
Athletic Bilbao
J. Puado
(9 Goals)
O. Sancet
(14 Goals)
J. Carreras
(3 Assists)
,
A. Tejero
(3 Assists)
I. Williams
(10 Assists)
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A. Berenguer
(10 Assists)
Espanyol - Athletic Bilbao Key Points
- Espanyol have just two wins in nine La Liga matches.
- In nine meetings with Espanyol, Athletic lost just once.
- Espanyol lost their last three matches against Athletic Bilbao.
- In their last seven away league matches, Athletic Bilbao are unbeaten.
- Athletic Bilbao lost just once in their last 11 away matches in all competitions.
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Our Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
An inconsistent season has Espanyol listed among candidates for relegation. They start this week placed just a point above the drop zone and here they face another tough opponent. Chances of winning here are very slim, looking at the form and quality of their opponents.
Athletic Bilbao have won twice the number of wins Espanyol have managed. They’ve also dominated this fixture and thus come here as outright favorites. Our prediction for Espanyol v Athletic Bilbao is: Athletic Bilbao wins the match.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Espanyol Athletic Bilbao
| Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanyol wins | 4 | 5 | +25.0% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 3.6 | +5.9% |
| Athletic Bilbao wins | 1.91 | 1.73 | -9.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- A draw is the most likely outcome
- The odds for this bet have increased by 5.9% since opening
- The probability of this result was 29.4% and is now 27.8% (-1.6%)
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