Leganes vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Leganes meet Athletic Bilbao in a televised La Liga match this Saturday. Read the match predictions to find out why an away win is the betting tip at Estádio Municipal de Butarque. Leganes were last seen losing 2-0 away to Real Betis while Athletic Club made sure Barcelona knew they were in a game despite being knocked out of the Copa del Rey 4-3 on aggregate.
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Leganes vs Athletic Bilbao Preview
Leganes will ask Victor Diaz to play through the pain barrier at right-back, as Unai Bustinza is suspended here. The midfield double-pivot will feature Ruben Perez and David Timor, in light of Alberto Martin’s injury. Darwin Machis will continue to fill in for Alexander Szymanowski on the left flank, with Guerrero the lone striker.
Athletic Bilbao welcome back Raul Garcia and Ander Iturraspe from suspension, with the former expected to occupy the hole in behind striker Aduriz. Iker Muniain will play on the left flank, opposite Iaki Williams to complete a fluid front four. Eneko Boveda will come in at centre-back, after Xabier Etxeita picked up an injury against Barcelona and Inigo Lekue should be fit to play at right-back.
Team Predictions Leganes vs Athletic Bilbao
Leganes 4-2-3-1 formation: Champagne; Marin, Mantovani, Insua, Diaz; Timor, Perez; Machis, Pires, Ramos; Guerrero
Athletic Bilbao 4-2-3-1 formation: Iraizoz; Balenziaga, Boveda, Laporte, Lekue; Jose, Etxeberria; Muniain, Garcia, Williams; Aduriz
Leganes vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips
- Leganes have won 1 drawn 3 and lost 6 of their last 10 matches
- Athletic Bilbao have won 5 drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Leganes have scored an average of 0.6 goals and conceded an average of 1.7 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Athletic Bilbao have scored an average of 1.5 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Leganes’ previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Athletic Bilbao’s previous 10 matches
Leganes vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
For a newly promoted side, Leganes made a fairly good start to the season. However, the results have dried up now and they’ll be looking over their shoulder with more and more concern as each week goes by. They sit just 4 points above the drop zone and head into this game without a win in 7 matches.
Athletic Bilbao made Barcelona pull out all of the stops to beat them 3-1 on Wednesday night and will be keen to bounce back here. They’re 2 points shy of a European qualification spot and can put some pressure on the teams that play later by recording a win in the early kickoff.
Although Athletic Club are not the best at traveling, they’ll be confident of getting a result here. They hadn’t lost in four matches prior to their cup exit and come up against a side that has suffered defeat in 9 of the last 13 matches. The hosts will set up to frustrate Athletic Bilbao but I doubt they’ll repel them for 90 minutes.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
ATHLETIC BILBAO at 29/20 with William Hill
Over/Under Prediction
UNDER 2.5 goals at 6/11 with bwin
Correct Score Prediction
ATHLETIC BILBAO 1-0 at 11/2 with Betfair
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