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Ath Bilbao vs Alaves Match Preview and Prediction
Ath Bilbao vs Alaves: Athletic Bilbao has gone a string of games without a loss to move up into the safe zone of the standings. By extending their present streak, they aim to secure it and rise higher. They will host an uneventful Alaves team on Saturday.
Alaves ended a five-match losing streak by defeating Vallecano 1-0 in their most recent league game. Athletic Bilbao has gone three games without a loss after winning two and drawing one of the last three league games.
Athletic Bilbao has scored goals over 2.5 feet in three of their past five league games.
Bilbao appears to be improving. Three games without a loss in the league. Their only league loss in five games was to Betis. Alaves struggled before winning their last league game. Their inconsistent play will cost them against Athletic Bilbao, who are hosting and have only lost once at home this year. Alaves also lost all 12 league road trips.
Ath Bilbao vs Alaves: Betting Analysis
Since Athletic Bilbao has defeated Alaves in seven of the previous eight meetings, they may also rely on the recent tradition. Bilbao emerged victorious 0-2 in the rematch. With the exception of one game, Athletic Bilbao has a perfect record versus Alaves at this location.
Athletic Bilbao has been playing well at home lately. Since August 2023, they have not dropped a single game at home. Additionally, they have just dropped a single game at home this season. In that scenario, there are sufficient reasons for us to recommend a home victory as the primary wager for this game.
Moving on, Athletic Bilbao has scored goals over 2.5 feet in four of their last five home games. Within that period, they also sealed a few clean sheets. In addition, Alaves has scored goals beyond 2.5 feet on two of its last four league road trips. As a result, the over 2.5 goals suggestion will be our second choice.
As we move on, Gorka Guruzeta, a forward for Athletic Bilbao, has scored in three of the previous four games he has played for the squad. As a result, you can also bet on Guruzeta to score at any point during this match.
Ath Bilbao vs Alaves: Head-to-Head
Who will win the match between Ath Bilbao and Alaves?
We expect Athletic Bilbao to have many chances and score. We think Alaves will score, even though they may struggle to find the net. Athletic Bilbao should win the game comfortably.
Our Prediction: Home Win
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What are the best odds for the game?
Looking at the betting odds for the match in the 90-minute outcome market, one can find that Athletic Bilbao will win for 1.57, that the game will end all-square for 3.95, and that Alaves will win for 6.6. Right now, those are the best returns on offer.
