LiontipsAthletic Bilbao vs Slavia Prague. Europa League Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
At the start of the Europa League, Athletic had a difficult trip to Rome. The Basques passed the test of strength quite confidently, drawing 1:1 with Roma, although they only managed to get even at the very end. In the second round, already on their home field, Ernesto Valverde charges confidently beat AZ with a score of 2:0, both goals were scored in the second half, while the opponent made only two shots on target.
In Primera, Athletic is fighting for a place in the top 4. After 10 rounds, the team is in fifth place, having scored 17 points. Traditionally, the Basques are strong on their home field. So far, they have suffered only one defeat at San Mames, failing to cope with Madrid Atletico (0:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
Simon and Vesga are injured and will not play today. Sunset appearance on the field is in question.
Interesting trends for betting
- At home, Athletic have suffered only one defeat since the start of the season
- In five of the Basques' previous six Europa League matches, both teams have scored goals
Estimated lineup : Aguirrezabala - De Marcos, Vivian, Nunez, Yuri - Berenger, Galareta, Jaureguizar - I. Williams, Guruzeta, N. Williams.
Current form
Slavia is having a strong season, and so far they have managed to play successfully both in the national championship and in the Europa League. In the Czech championship, Jindřich Trpišovský team has not suffered a single defeat in 11 rounds and leads the table with 31 points, six points ahead of their closest pursuer. In the Europa League, the Prague team is also losing - a victory over Ludogorets (2:0) and a draw with Ajax (1:1). Slavia success is largely due to its reliable defense - the team has conceded only three goals in the championship, and only one in the Europa League.
Disqualifications and injuries
Slavia injured list includes Zima, Fila, Schranz, Vorlicky, and Ogbu.
Interesting trends for betting
- In four of the previous five matches, Slavia won in the first half
- In the last three matches involving the team, there was a bet on both teams to score
Estimated line-up : Kinski - Holes, Chaloupek, Borel - Diouf, Zafeiris, Prebsl, Miczez - Lingr, Choir, Provod.
Trends
Bet Goals in both halves – yes
In Slavia last five matches, goals were scored in each half
1.72Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in three of the hosts' previous five meetings
1.48Bet Exact score 1:1
This score has been recorded in two of Athletic last five matches
6.80Tip and bets
It is not easy for anyone to play in Bilbao, Slavia will obviously not take risks and will rely on their reliable defense. Athletic is also reliable in defense on their home field and does not strive to crush their opponents at any cost - in five of the last seven matches, no more than two goals were scored. We think that this pair should expect a stubborn and equal game with a small number of goals scored.
Our prediction is total under 2.5 goals with odds of 2.02
Bet on the outcome
Slavia are clearly having one of their best seasons in recent years, with progress visible on the international stage as well. Thanks to their solid defensive performance, the Czech team can certainly count on continuing their unbeaten run, which has now reached nine games.
The second bet is Slavia victory with an Asian handicap (+1) with odds of 1.62
Bet on the first half
Slavia confidently plays the opening periods and has won four of the last five matches by the end of the first half. Athletic, on the contrary, most often reveals its full potential in the second 45 minutes. Accordingly, we recommend another option for betting.
Prediction - Slavia will not lose in the first half with odds of 1.61
