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Ath Bilbao vs Ostersunds Prediction & Betting tips
A striking game this Thursday is the one that will hold Athletic Bilbao and Ostersunds for a new date of the Europa League (group stage).
Ath Bilbao :
In my opinion, the Basque side leaves slightly as a favorite due to the collective and offensive potential that it possesses, which usually increases in the new San Mamés. For this reason and so the Swedes are making a great campaign in the competition, we advise you to play a few euros to the simple triumph of the “Lions”. At stake is to stay alive in his fight to qualify for the 8th finals.
Take into account that Athletic Bilbao only has 2 points in the group, having to win as much as possible to sneak into the next stage of the competition. His last appearance in this competition ended in a draw against Ostersunds (2-2 on the hour after losing 2-1 with few minutes remaining for the final whistle).
On the other hand, do not forget that the Basque side did not get off to a good start in the competition, after losing 0-1 against the Ukrainian Zorya. In addition comes to fall 0-2 against Barcelona by the Santander League, costing him to be effective in the new San Mamés. His last victory in this condition was 1-0 against Sevilla.
Ostersunds:
Continuing with the analysis you should know that Ostersunds has started very well in this contest, by remaining unbeaten so far after adding 7 units in total (2 wins in a row and an equality 2-2 against the “Lions” at home). His goal is to be able to add in this exit to continue fighting for the classification to the next stage of the competition.
And finally we tell you that the Swedes will seek to pose a tactical and rough duel in the midfield, trying to populate the midfield to stop the intense style of the “Lions”. It comes from overcoming 0-2 to the Ukrainian Zorya in his first outing of the group.
Against this scenario I play for a victory of the local box due to the following reasons: First, because Athletic Bilbao will go out with everything to stay alive in the group, since it only has 2 points in total. His goal is to be able to stay alive and recover from the blow that meant losing to Barcelona. Second, because the Basque side needs to be more reliable and balanced in the new San Mamés, having to repeat what was done to Sevilla a short time ago (1-0 victory). And third because Ostersunds, despite being a combative team between the lines, can end up losing because of the weight that means playing in a stadium with so much pressure. Faced with this reality and so the process is fought in the midfield, we believe that the “Lions” can win even by a goal difference.
Ath Bilbao vs Ostersunds head to head matches
19.10.17 EL Ostersunds Ath Bilbao 2 : 2