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Barcelona vs Ath Bilbao Prediction & Betting tips
The “culé” team starts out as a big favorite due to the collective and offensive potential that it possesses, which usually increases when it acts in the Nou Camp. For this reason and knowing that he has scored many goals in his stadium, we believe that the simple triumph of the place is interesting to bet. Remember that the Basques are not characterized by good marks, standing out for leaving spaces due to Berzzo’s bielsist proposal. Considering this, we believe that the boys of Valverde will come out with an aggressive attitude, as they need to recover from the setbacks against Girona and Leganés respectively.
Barcelona:
The present of the table “culé” can be classified as irregular after losing to Leganés visit (2-1 after winning 1-0 the initial stage). These days, he has 13 points in the table, product of 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 drop. The team will look for a win to recover from what happened in their last 2 league appearances and to get a good way to the Champions League match against Tottenham. For this duel it is expected that the Catalans have spaces to elaborate, since the Basques stand out for attacking and for leaving spaces in the defensive backward movement.
As a local in the Nou Camp, Barcelona has played 3 matches so far, achieving 2 wins and 1 equality. It comes from thrashing 3-0 to Alavés on the opening date, to crush 8-2 to Huesca and to equal 2-2 against Girona in an intense match and fought. Apparently, the team has been lethal in attack, standing out for taking very good situations that comes to elaborate. At the moment, Messi, Suarez and the renewed Dembelé are appearing, who apparently has adapted to the Valverde technician’s philosophy. Other elements that could also contribute are Arturo Vidal and the Brazilian Coutinho.
Athletic Bilbao:
The “Lions” are beaten to this match after losing 0-3 against Villarreal in the new San Mamés (0-0 draw in the initial stage). Thanks to this defeat, they cut a streak of 4 games without losing, product of 1 triumph and 3 equal matches in a row. The team is dynamic and offensive, but too unbalanced between the lines. Its objective is to improve in defense, since it leaves many spaces at the moment of scoring (9 goals conceded in its fence).
As a visitor, Athletic Bilbao has played 1 match so far, since the other who had to play was postponed (Rayo Vallecano). He comes from leveling 2-2 against Betis at Benito Villamarín, after winning 0-2 partially. For this exit it is expected that the Berizzo technician take his precautions, as it will collide with an opponent too explosive when he intends to attack. Of course, the “Lions” have what it takes to develop scoring situations, either elaborating or via kickback.
In the last 2 and a half years, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao have faced each other 5 times in the Nou Camp. These were the results of those matches: Victory 6-0 in January 2016, triumph 3-1 in January 2016 for the Copa del Rey, victory 3-1 in January 2017 for the Copa del Rey, triumph 3-0 Barcelona in February 2017 and a 2-0 victory in Barcelona in March 2018. Apparently, the Catalan team has a broad paternity over the Basques, and it is feasible to extend it in this opportunity.
Barcelona vs Ath Bilbao head to head matches
18.03.18 LL Barcelona Ath Bilbao 2 : 0
28.10.17 LL Ath Bilbao Barcelona 0 : 2
04.02.17 LL Barcelona Ath Bilbao 3 : 0
11.01.17 CDR Barcelona Ath Bilbao 3 : 1
05.01.17 CDR Ath Bilbao Barcelona 2 : 1