LiontipsAthletic vs Alaves. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Athletic, just like always, started the new season with almost the same squad as in the previous one. After seven rounds of the current La Liga season Red-Whites have two victories and four draws, which brought them 10 points and a 9th spot, they finished the previous season on that position.
Team's weakest link is the offensive line, Bilbao scored less than one goal per game.
After a string of two consecutive victories over Celta (1:0) and Mallorca (2:0) Lions slowed down and in three most recent rounds they got only two points after a draw against Atletico (0:0) and the same result on an away game against Valencia (1:1).
In the most recent game Basques conceded a goal only at the sixth minute of added time.
Alvarez, Berchiche, Villalibre, Nolaskoain and Sancet are unavailable for today match.
On previous Saturday Alaves made a huge sensation in La Liga. In a home game against the current champion of Spain The Glorious Ones opened the scoresheet at 4th minute and managed to keep a 1:0 score until the final whistle.
Basques let their opponents to hit only shot towards their goal, but it was off target.
In six rounds Javier Calleja's team picked up only three points, team lost five matches. Team's weakest link is their offensive line, they scored only two goals this season.
Lejeune, Lopez, Mendezand Pons won't be able to play in the match against Athletic.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent away matches of Alaves
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3.5
This bet won in two most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored only during one of the halves
СтавкаPenalty: yes
This bet won in 2 out of 6 most recent matches
Tip and bets
In the previous round visitors managed to upset the champion, but surprises like that are rarity for the team, plus now they will play away from home. We will place a bet on the Lions, their key players recovered after injuries, plus they will be extremely motivated to end their winless streak.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Athletic
Visitors are terrible on offense, but in the previous match they showed that they have potential. We think that today teams will put up a high-scoring performance.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
