LiontipsGirona vs Athletic Club: Match Prediction (Odds 3.30) and Betting Tips for La Liga Clash on October 6, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Girona and Athletic Bilbao had contrasting European performances midweek, but both teams are determined to secure a victory in their Sunday matchup before the international break. Girona endured a difficult night, conceding two own goals and missing a penalty in their UEFA Champions League clash, losing 3-2 to Feyenoord. This result extended their winless streak to six matches across all competitions, marking their longest wait for a victory since October 2022. The Catalan side is eager to climb the league standings, especially considering they failed to win any encounters against Athletic last season.
Injuries and Suspensions
Unavailable: Romero (thigh injury), Justin (shoulder injury), Tsygankov (muscle injury), and Artero (ankle injury).
Interesting Betting Trends
- Donny van de Beek scored his first goal since May 2022 this week, providing him the opportunity to score in consecutive matches for the first time since January 2020.
- Athletic is one of the three teams that Girona has failed to defeat both home and away in La Liga during the 2023/24 season.
Probable Lineup: Juan Carlos – Martínez, Juanpe, Akobishvili, Romero – Urena, Chaina, Almena, Solis, Misehou – Stuani.
Current Form
On Thursday, Athletic Club defeated AZ Alkmaar 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League, extending their unbeaten run to six matches. This marks their longest streak without a loss since an impressive stretch of 14 matches from October 2023 to January 2024, which propelled the Basque team to triumph in the Copa del Rey and played a crucial role in securing fifth place. Manager Ernesto Valverde will be confident in extending this form today.
Injuries and Suspensions
Simon (wrist injury), Alvarez (muscle injury), and Agirrezabala (red card) are sidelined.
Betting Trends to Watch
- In their last five head-to-head encounters, both teams have found the net.
- Oihan Sancet scored his fourth goal of the season in the win against AZ, marking the first time in eight matches that Athletic maintained a clean sheet.
Predicted Lineup: Padilla – Rincón, Eguíluz, Lekue, Boïro – Herrera, Canales, Olabar, Gómez - Javier, Williams.
Trends
Bet Both Halves to Score - No
In three of the last five home matches, goals were scored in only one half
1.62Bet 1st Half: Total Under 1.5 Goals
This bet has been successful in three of Girona's last five matches
1.39Bet Exact Score 1:1
Two out of the last six encounters between these teams ended with this score
14.90Bet The Number 1 in the Final Score
This option was successful in three out of seven matches for the visiting team
1.99Tip and bets
Both teams are highly motivated for the match, and playing at Girona's home ground will not be easy. The team appears to be weaker compared to the beginning of last season and is unlikely to comfortably defeat the challenging Athletic. Moreover, the statistics favor the Lions, who have been effective in defense and aim to build on last year's success. We anticipate a high level of action around the goals, which could lead to a back-and-forth scoring exchange.
Our prediction is for both teams to score, and we recommend placing a bet on this at odds of 1.80
Betting on the Outcome
It’s challenging to choose a favorite in this matchup, especially considering the strong potential of Spanish teams in European competitions. We anticipate a balanced game that could easily end in a draw, a result that would satisfy both teams and earn valuable tournament points.
Our prediction is a draw, placing a bet at 3.20
Corner Bet
Given our expectation of an open game from both sides, it’s likely we will see numerous attacking plays and a significant number of corners delivered in this match.
Our betting tip is over 8.5 corners with a line at 1.62
