Real Valladolid and Athletic Bilbao are facing each other again in La Liga following a 3-0 victory for the “Los Leones” club. The game is set to take place on 17.03.2023 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Stadium Municipal José Zorrilla in Spain, with many betting for Athletic Bilbao to win.
Key Highlights
It is no news that Athletic Bilbao is among the respected teams in LaLiga. However, they had played below expectations in the Copa del Rey. The Lions are anticipated to return to their peak form with their match against the Pucelanos.
Real Valladolid remain a poorly-formed team in LaLiga as they stand no chance against Athletic Bilbao. Barely sitting at the 14th rank in the league, the team has won only one match against Espanyol and drew with other low-ranked teams in La Liga.
Injury Reports
Real Valladolid have over five injured players (including Anuar, Jordi Masip and others) and two suspended players. This, however, does not make the team underrated, as Sergio Leon is still capable of changing the game.
On the contrary, Athletic Bilbao have 4 injured players, but their absence has little change on the outcome of Friday’s match.
Prediction
Bilbao to keep a clean sheet, odds are set at 2.5 (150 American, 3/2 Fractional). They have a high chance of this against Real Valladolid.
Reason: In their past two games against Real Valladolid, including the Club Friendlies, Athletic Bilbao have kept a clean sheet of 2-0. Also, with a defensive line comprising players such as Yeray Alvarez and Berchiche, the chance of the home team is at the barest minimum.
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