Sestao River vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa del Rey

Prediction published on 18/12/2022, 03:39  by Ioannis | Modified on 19/12/2022 at 05:06 in Football Predictions

It is the Round of 64 at the Spanish Copa del Rey, with third division’s Sestao being pitted against the giants of Athletic Bilbao. The hosts have benefited from competitive football during the Qatar break, with the Bilbao outfit restricted to friendly matchups. Sestao were held to a scoreless draw at the weekend against Beasain, in what was their fourth unbeaten game on the spin. Their record has actually been impressive in recent games. They have conceded a single defeat in their last twenty-three games in all competitions, winning thirteen of those. They have also won seven of ten at home, scoring in nine of those. Sestao were pitted against Bilbao for the 2020 edition of the cup, losing that one 4-0, while they managed to beat their opponents 2-1 in 2011.

 Despite Bilbao not playing competitive football throughout the Qatar World Cup, they have looked as sharp as ever. The Basques have won each of their last five games without conceding, scoring a total of twelve goals in the process. They have also lost just two of their last fourteen games across all competitions. While they should rejoice a relatively easy tie for this round of Copa del Rey action, they have not been that imperious on the road of late. Bilbao have won just two of their last six away games, with those victories coming in a friendly game against Burgos and a cup tie with amateur side Alzira. They have also conceded in fifteen of their last nineteen outings.