Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga
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by Kennedy Kechula | in LaLiga Predictions
Espanyol are looking to arrest their recent slump when they host Athletic Bilbao in their La Liga match scheduled for Wednesday. While Bilbao are a point below European slots, Espanyol are moving downwards and are now two points above the bottom three. While both are coming off defeats, our prediction is for Bilbao to win.
At this point in time it is hard to imagine that Espanyol spent Christmas in the top five. European football looked likely then, but at the close of this round, they could find themselves in the relegation zone.
The Parakeets are coming off a 2-1 loss to Sevilla, their sixth defeat in eight matches.
The team placed seventh in La Liga will qualify for Europe, and Athletic will want to snap up that slot. This, therefore, will be a tense battle, with the stakes so high. The visitors come into this game as favorites.
They have done well in recent matches against Espanyol, winning four times in the last seven meetings, and will want to take advantage of the hosts’ struggles.
One thing that has hampered Athletic’s season, however, is inconsistency. Such is to blame for their six defeats in the last nine matches.
The latest of them was in the 1-0 loss to Valencia last time out, and they’ve lost 10 times on the road this season.
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Espanyol v Athletic Bilbao Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.85 | 3.2 | 2.65 |
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2.82 | 2.92 | 2.82 |
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2.83 | 3.18 | 2.6 |
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2.9 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
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2.78 | 2.88 | 2.78 |
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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.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 13/05/2026 between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 32.28% for a win of Espanyol against Athletic Bilbao with odds of 2.94 at 888Starz.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao is 28.01% with odds of 3.4 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 39.71% chance ⭐ for a win of Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol with odds of 2.92 at Shangrila.
Espanyol - Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Best Odds:
| Espanyol Athletic Bilbao Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Bilbao wins | 39.71% | 2.92 at Shangrila |
| Over 2.5 goals | 51.02% | 2.18 at Betwinner |
| Both Team To Score | 60% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Athletic Bilbao | 17.14% | 6.5 at LSbet |
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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11
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46 | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -12 |
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45 | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | -15 |
Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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0/6 (0%)
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3/6 (50%)
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0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
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2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
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3/6 (50%)
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1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
17 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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4 Sept 2022 - LaLiga
Espanyol against Athletic Bilbao Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
P. Tristan
A. Fortuno
DefenderM. Rubio
J. Salinas
A. Timera
MidfielderF. Gomez Gomez
R. Terrats
C. Pickel
P. Milla
J. Carreras
L. Castell
K. Garcia
A. Padilla
DefenderA. Paredes
U. Egiluz
A. Gorosabel
Y. Alvarez
I. Lekue
MidfielderM. Jauregizar
M. Vesga
ForwardN. Serrano
U. Izeta
M. Sannadi
G. Guruzeta
Missing players
J. Puado
T. Dolan
Y. Berchiche
MidfielderO. Sancet
B. Prados
ForwardN. Williams
Most goals and assists
Espanyol
Athletic Bilbao
K. Garcia
(8 Goals)
G. Guruzeta
(10 Goals)
E. Exposito
(6 Assists)
Y. Berchiche
(6 Assists)
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I. Williams
(6 Assists)
Espanyol - Athletic Bilbao Key Points
- Espanyol have lost six times in their last eight matches.
- Espanyol are winless in their last 18 league matches.
- Bilbao won four of their last seven meetings with Espanyol.
- Bilbao won four of their last 10 away games.
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Our Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
The drift towards the relegation zone continues for Espanyol, and this is a real concern for their fans. The team they are facing isn’t just chasing a European slot but has also dominated this particular matchup.
Espanyol haven’t tasted victory in the league in 18 matches, and in six of the last eight they suffered defeat. This will be another tough game, and Bilbao will feel it is an opportunity to improve on their European hopes. Our prediction for Espanyol v Athletic Bilbao is that Athletic Bilbao wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Espanyol Athletic Bilbao
| Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanyol wins | 2.97 | 2.94 | -1.0% |
| Draw | 3.51 | 3.4 | -3.1% |
| Athletic Bilbao wins | 2.54 | 2.92 | +15.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Athletic Bilbao is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 15.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 39.4% and is now 34.2% (-5.1%)
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