LiontipsAthletic Bilbao vs Elfsborg. Europa League Match Prediction and Bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Athletic is confidently playing in the Europa League and is aiming for a place in the top 8. At the start, the Basques drew away with Roma (1:1), after which they had a series of three victories in a row. It should be noted that on their home field they managed to win with a "dry" score against AZ (2:0) and Prague Slavia (1:0). They also won away with a score of 2:1 against Ludogorets. In the standings, Ernesto Valverde team is in sixth place with 10 points. In the Primera, Athletic beat Real Sociedad in a fundamental battle in the last round (1:0) and rose to fifth place.
Disqualifications and injuries
All players are fit and ready to take to the field today.
Interesting trends for betting
- Athletic have recorded two clean sheets in their two home wins in the current Europa League
- Athletic have not lost in 9 of their last 12 Europa League matches
Estimated lineup: Aguirrezabala - De Marcos, Vivian, Yeray, Yuri - Prados, Galareta, Sunset - I. Williams, Diallo, N. Williams.
Current form
Elfsborg had a tough schedule at the start of the main stage of the Europa League, but after four rounds they scored four points, which can be considered a serious success. Moreover, such results leave good chances for a place in the playoffs. Oskar Hiljemark charges scored a sensational victory over Roma (1:0), and also took points from Braga (1:1). It is characteristic that the team scored all four points at home. On the road there were defeats to AZ (2:3) and Galatasaray (3:4). The Swedish championship has already ended, Elfsborg finished only seventh.
Disqualifications and injuries
Only Frick will not play in Bilbao due to injury.
Interesting trends for betting
- In the last two matches, Elfsborg played to a draw in the first half
- In 9 of the previous 12 matches in the Europa League, the Swedes have opened the scoring
Probable line-up: Petterson – Holmen, Bukhari, Jegbe – Hedlund, B. Baldurson, Ouma, Hult – A. Zeneli, Baidu, Kacem.
Trends
Athletic Bilbao to score in the second half
In three of the previous four matches, Athletic scored goals in the second 45 minutes
1.35Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in the hosts' last five matches
1.73Bet Exact score 3:0
Athletic have recorded two clean sheets in their two home wins in the Europa League
7.10Tip and bets
We are facing home teams in many ways. It is not easy for any opponent to play in Bilbao, and Elfsborg is unlikely to be an exception, especially considering that the Basques have a significant advantage in class. Athletic have recorded two clean sheets at home in the current Europa League, and we do not rule out the same scenario today.
Our prediction is both teams will not score at odds of 1.79
Bet on the outcome
At home, Athletic are capable of achieving a convincing victory due to their class advantage, especially considering that Elfsborg regularly fails in defense when away from home – they have conceded three goals against AZ and four against Galatasaray.
The second bet is Athletic victory with an Asian handicap (-2) with odds of 2.00
Bet on corners
Note that Athletic have not attempted more than seven corner kicks in eight of their last nine Europa League home games. Based on this trend, we recommend another betting option.
Forecast - Total corners of Athletic under 7.5 with odds of 1.58
