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Athletic Bilbao vs. Getafe: Spanish Championship Match Prediction
Athletic will play Getafe in their debut match in La Liga on August 15. Last season, the encounter in Bilbao ended in a draw, so what can we expect today at San Mames? Our experts have analyzed and selected the best bets for this game. Find the answers in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Athletic Bilbao
SpainCurrent form
Fifth place in La Liga and the Copa del Rey title in 2023/24 were one of Athletic Bilbao's best results in recent memory, and they will struggle to improve on that this time around. The Basques have not made a mark in the summer transfer market, but the 12-month extension of manager Ernesto Valverde's contract in May is their biggest achievement. They have also managed to keep Nico Williams, who will remain at the club for a long time and who is expected to return on Thursday.
Injuries and disqualifications
De Marcos (injury), Djalo (muscle injury), Ruiz de Galarreta (calf injury), Simon (wrist injury), Aguirrezabala (back injury), Ares (bruise) and Serrano (thigh injury).
Interesting trends for betting
- Athletic are unbeaten in eight head-to-head matches against Getafe
- Six of the last eight head-to-head matches have ended in a draw
- Valverde's side have lost five points in the last season, including the corresponding match last season
Getafe
SpainCurrent form
Getafe have a tough task ahead of them – despite a positive result last year, the Blues will be playing against a team that has rarely lost at home, with only Cadiz and Granada having won fewer away games. In addition, the loss of players like Mason Greenwood, Jaime Mata, Juanmi Latasa and Oscar Rodriguez has certainly robbed the capital’s front line of some firepower, which casts doubt on the 12th place finish of José Bordalás’ side last season.
Injuries and disqualifications
Mayor (knee injury)
Interesting trends for betting
- Getafe have failed to score in their first three matches of the season
- Borja Mayoral remains at the club for now, but has failed to score in any of his previous nine head-to-head matches against Atletico
- Getafe have received 139 cards in La Liga in the 2023/24 season, 25 more than the second-most yellow cards
Trends
Bet Exact score 1:1
The teams finished 2 of the last 8 head-to-head matches of the championship with this score
9.55Bet Goals in both halves - no
In 2 of the last 4 matches of the guests this type of bet took place
2.15Bet Corners: Total Under 9.5
This betting option has taken place in 3 of the last 5 Atletico matches
1.99Penalty bet - yes
Penalties have been awarded in two of the hosts' last six matches
2.55Tip and bets
We believe that the status of the first match of the season will give a chance to repeat the result and scenario of the game in Bilbao last year. Both teams have had a good rest, and the desire and motivation to start the season on a positive note can give enough strength to break through to the opponent's goal. Moreover, in three of the last five face-to-face duels, both clubs have distinguished themselves, which is what we expect today.
Our prediction is both will score and we are betting on it with odds of 2.32
Bet on the outcome
The visitors have little chance of winning, while Athletic are playing very well at their home ground San Mames, where the team will have serious support. However, six of the last eight head-to-head encounters have ended in a draw, which is what we expect today. In addition, we believe that such an option would suit everyone.
Betting Tip - draw with odds of 4.20
Bet on a penalty
Most likely, everything can be decided by VAR, which will find a violation in the penalty area, which will decide the outcome of the confrontation. Moreover, in two of the last five face-to-face matches, a kick from 11 meters was awarded.
Betting Tip - penalty (yes) for 2.55
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