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Alaves vs Ath Bilbao Prediction & Betting tips
In the previous one, there is no clear favorite on this occasion, since the two teams are even and can be neutralized during the 90 minutes of play. However, if we consider the effectiveness of the “blanquiazules” in Mendizorroza, we believe that their simple win is interesting to bet. Remember that the Basques are competitive and intense in their actions, but extremely unbalanced at the time of scoring. He paints to be a duel fought in the midfield, but favorable to the boys of Abelardo for their greater cohesion between lines.
Alavés:
The picture “blanquiazul” comes a little beaten to this duel after losing 3-0 against Atlético de Madrid in the Metropolitan Wanda. These days, he has 24 points and remains in the top of the competition. However, he needs to be more reliable in terms of results, after winning 1 win in his last 5 presentations (3 games without winning 2 draws and 1 loss). That yes, in spite of everything, the campaign of the establishment is being more than positive, since it has added many points even when it counts on a quite limited staff in comparison with the great ones of the Spanish soccer.
As a local, Alavés has added positive results so far after playing 7 games and not losing a single one of them (4 wins and 3 draws). It comes to equalize 1-1 against Sevilla, leaving behind a streak of 3 wins in a row in Mendizorroza (1-0 to Real Madrid, 2-1 to Villarreal on the final and 2-1 to Huesca). For this duel it is expected that the “blue and white” risk at times, trying to take advantage of some punctual play to score. Of course, they will also base their game on defense, since thanks to this they have achieved many points in the competition.
Athletic Bilbao :
The Basque side crashed against Girona on Monday and won 1-0 in a tight fashion on the final. These days, he has 14 points in the table, reaching a vital victory in his fight to get away from the direct descent. Of course, for now it is located in the penultimate position of the competition, having to reap a couple more victories to face this fight with more calm. The Berizzo coach is no longer there, which was much loved by the players, despite the bad results. As an extra fact, remember that the “Lions” won again after 13 games without being able to do so (8 draws and 5 losses).
As a visitor, Athletic Bilbao has registered negative scores, after adding 7 starts without being able to win (4 draws in a row and 3 consecutive falls). He has scored 7 goals and has given 12 in this condition, costing him to be reliable in his actions. He comes from losing 1-0 with Espanyol, falling 3-2 with Atlético de Madrid and losing 3-0 with Levante. The last match where he could score was against Rayo Vallecano in Vallecas (1-1 draw). For this exit, it is expected that the Basques are cautious in the plays of stopped ball, since their rival knows how to take advantage of them very well.
In the last 2 years, Alavés and Athletic Bilbao have met twice in Mendizorroza. These were the markers of those matches: Victory 1-0 of Alavés in May of 2017 and triumph 3-1 of Alavés in May of 2018. Apparently, the “blue and white” picture has a slight paternity over its rival, being feasible that this extends in this opportunity. Of course, the insurance procedure will be fought in the midfield.
Alaves vs Ath Bilbao head to head matches
12.05.18 LL Alaves Ath Bilbao 3 : 1
07.01.18 LL Ath Bilbao Alaves 2 : 0
12.08.17 CF Ath Bilbao Alaves 2 : 2
07.05.17 LL Alaves Ath Bilbao 1 : 0
08.01.17 LL Ath Bilbao Alaves 0 : 0