Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao predictions for Friday’s La Liga clash. Athletic Bilbao aims to extend their remarkable streak when they face Basque adversaries Alaves this Friday evening who are coming from a 2-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano. Will they succeed? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Match Live Friday, 22nd September at 8:00 pm In:
Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions
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Basque Derby Showdown
Key Stats
– Athletic Bilbao have won just one of their last six La Liga trips.
– Both teams have scored goals in their last five games.
Alaves and Athletic Bilbao face off in a Basque derby on Friday night, with both teams looking to continue their strong starts to the La Liga season. Alaves have picked up six points from their first five games, while Athletic Bilbao have collected 10 points from their five matches.
Team Analysis
Alaves
Alaves made a return to La Liga last season after a one-year absence, and they have made a solid start to their campaign. The Basque side have won two, drawn two, and lost one of their first five matches, and they currently sit 14th in the table.
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Alaves are a well-organised and disciplined team, and they are difficult to beat at home. They have lost just two of their last 27 competitive home games, and they have a good record against Athletic Bilbao in recent years.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao have made a strong start to the La Liga season, winning four and drawing one of their first five matches. They currently sit fourth in the table, and they are looking to qualify for European football this season.
Athletic Bilbao are a talented team, with a number of experienced players in their ranks. They are also a very physical team, and they are difficult to play against. However, they have a poor away record, winning just one of their last six La Liga trips.
Tips and Rationale
Alaves to win or draw
Alaves have a good home record, losing just two of their last 27 competitive home games. They have also beaten Athletic Bilbao in two of their last three meetings. Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, have a poor away record, winning just one of their last six La Liga trips.
Both teams to score
Both teams have been scoring goals recently, with Alaves scoring five goals in their last five games and Athletic Bilbao scoring nine goals in their last five games. Both teams also have attacking players who can score goals. Alaves have Kike García and Luis Rioja, while Athletic Bilbao have Iñaki Williams and Gorka Guruzeta.
However, both teams also have defensive weaknesses. Alaves have conceded seven goals in their last five games, while Athletic Bilbao have conceded four goals in their last five games. This suggests that both teams are likely to score in this match.
Gorka Guruzeta to score
Gorka Guruzeta has been in good form for Alaves recently, scoring three goals in his last five games. He is also a good header of the ball, which could be important against Athletic Bilbao’s physical defense. Alaves are also likely to look for long balls to Guruzeta against Athletic Bilbao’s high press.
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