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Athletic vs Sevilla Prediction: Athletic Club hoping to continue strong La Liga start

Here is our prediction for the upcoming La Liga Primera match between Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla taking place this weekend.

 
10:25am on Friday 27th September 2024
By
Jake Skudder

Athletic Club will be aiming to extend their fine form in La Liga when they face Sevilla at the San Mamés Stadium. After several impressive performances, they enter this fixture with momentum, while Sevilla will be looking to overcome their recent struggles, particularly away from home.

Athletic Club Recent Form

Athletic Bilbao have been in excellent form, winning their last three La Liga matches. Their confidence is boosted further after sharing the spoils with AS Roma in the Europa League. They are solid defensively and will look to continue this run of good results.

Injury and Team News

Athletic have a near-full squad, with Nico Williams returning from injury, giving their attack an extra edge

Last Athletic Club Lineup

Here is how Athletic lined up for their last La Liga match:

Sevilla Recent Form

Sevilla recorded a morale-boosting win over Real Valladolid but have struggled away from home this season. They will need to improve their consistency if they hope to get a result at San Mamés.

Injury and Team News

Sevilla will be without several key players, including Teixeira Marcao (suspension), Saul Niguez, Djibril Sow, and Albert Sambi Lokonga, who are all sidelined through injury.

Last Sevilla Lineup

Here is how Sevilla lined up for their last La Liga match:

Athletic Club Player to Watch

Nico Williams has returned from injury and will be the key player for Athletic Club. His pace and creativity on the wing will be vital in breaking down Sevilla's defence.

22 yrs - AM (LR) - Athletic
80
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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347
Played matches
6
1
0
Shots P90
1.30
Shots On target P90
0.26
Successful passing %
74%
Final third passes P90
11.97

Sevilla Player to Watch

Chidera Ejuke has been in solid form for Sevilla. His ability to create chances and his eye for goal will be crucial if Sevilla are to challenge Athletic.

26 yrs - AM (LR) - Sevilla
51 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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319
Played matches
6
1
0
Shots P90
2.26
Shots On target P90
0.85
Successful passing %
81%
Final third passes P90
22.01

Prediction

Given Athletic Club's strong form and Sevilla's struggles on the road, a 1-0 win for Athletic Club seems likely.

Betting Tips

Tip 1

Athletic Club to win – they are in excellent form, especially at home.

Tip 2

Under 2.5 goals – both teams have been involved in low-scoring matches recently.

Tip 3

Nico Williams to score anytime – his return boosts Athletic’s attacking threat.

Recent Ratings

Next Game

VS
70
Sevilla
  Average Match Rating  
6.1
  Home  
5.8
5.5
  Away  
5.6
5.8
  Total  
5.7

Match statistics

Athletic
Statistics
Sevilla
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
10
7
Draws
5
4
Losses
5
9
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
28
25
Goals Per Game
1.40
1.25
More > 2.5 Goals
6
11
More > 3 Goals
4
4
Scored First in a Match
13
9
Scored Both Halves
4
5
Won More > 1 Goal
6
2
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
20
26
Did Not Score
2
5
Both Teams Scored
11
11
Kept Clean Sheet
7
5
Won Without Conceding
7
4
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
626
615
Possession
48
49
Passes
439
427
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
11
13
Shots on Target
3.60
4.20
Goals out of Shots
0.14
0.11
Crosses
20
17
Offsides
2.33
1.76
Penalties
0.05
0.05
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.35
0.25
Tackles Won
7.38
9.57
Clearances
19
20
Interceptions
8.11
7.65
Own Goals
0.10
0.05
Aerials Won
13
15
Total Shots Conceded
11
13
Shots on Target Conceded
3.78
4.75
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.11
0.10
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
13
13
Yellow Cards
2.10
2.75
Red Cards
0.10
0.05

Injuries

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Suspended

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