LiontipsAthletic vs Levante. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Athletic failed to retain the Spanish Super Cup in the current season, they were defeated by Real Madrid in the final of that competition on January.
Basques got off to a successful start in the new edition of Copa del Rey. The Lions have recorded victories over Real, Barcelona and a modest Mancha side. Unfortunately, team was unlucky in the semi-final.
The first leg against Valencia ended in a draw and in the second one The Bats clinched a narrow victory.
After 26 rounds of La Liga The Red-Whites have nine victories and ten draws, delivering 37 points and an 8th spot in the standings. After a victory over Real Sociedad (4:0) Marcelino's men suffered an away defeat to Barcelona (0:4). Team's offensive line is looking too weak, only 29 goals were scored.
Williams and Vencedor won't feature in the upcoming match.
Levante are going through hard times, team's crisis started in the previous year. Club failed to achieve a success in Copa del Rey. The Granotes easily beat Huracan Melilla (8:0) in the first round, but after that they were defeated by Alcoyano on penalties (3:4).
The Frogs got off to a terrible start to La Liga, which led to some changes in the coaching staff - Alessio Lisci became the new head coach. After 26 rounds club has three victories and nine draws, delivering only 18 points and a 20th spot in the standings.
In three latest matches Valencians beat Atletico (1:0), drew to Celta (1:1) and recorded an away victory over Elche (3:0).
Vezo, Campana, Mustafi and Postigo won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In four latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
Bilbao won 4 of 8 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 6 latest matches of Athletic
СтавкаPenalty: no
In 4 of 5 latest head-to-head matches no penalties were given
Tip and bets
We fancy hosts to win this match, they are in a poor form, but their line-up is solid and players are very motivated. Levante completely failed the current season and are trying to keep the spot in La Liga. We think that fans' support and a motivation to redeem themselves after a defeat in Copa del Rey will help the Basques to achieve success.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Athletic
We are expecting a tight clash today without too many goal opportunities. Both clubs are extremely motivated, but Bilbao side should be able to get a comfortable victory by two goals.
Our second bet is on Athletic to win by two goals
