Athletic Bilbao face Alavés this Sunday
PREVIEW | Athletic Bilbao vs Alavés - team news, lineups, predictions Published on: 2025/05/09 17:30
Athletic Bilbao host Alavés this Sunday at the San Mamés (La Catedral) for round 35 of the La Liga . The match will be broadcast live at 17:30 on Premier Sports.
Athletic Bilbao have picked up 61 points and currently lie in 4th position. In their last encounter, Ernesto Valverde 's team were beaten 4-1 by Manchester United (UEFA Europa League 2024/25).
Alavés currently have 35 points and lie in 17th position. In their last fixture, Eduardo Coudet 's team shared the spoils 0-0 with Atlético de Madrid (La Liga 2024/25).
The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
Betting Insights
At home of Athletic Bilbao, there were less than 2.5 goals in 5 of the last 5 encounters between Athletic Bilbao and Alavés.
Athletic Bilbao won 4 of the last 5 games at home against Alavés.
Alavés drawn 3 of their last 4 games away.
Predicted lineups Athletic Bilbao: Unai Simón , Iñigo Lekue , Dani Vivian , Aitor Paredes , Adama Boiro , Mikel Jauregizar , Mikel Vesga , Álvaro Djaló , Unai Gómez , Peio Canales , Gorka Guruzeta
Alavés: Antonio Sivera , Nahuel Tenaglia , Santiago Mouriño , Facundo Garcés , Manu Sánchez , Antonio Blanco , Joan Jordán , Carlos Vicente , Jon Guridi , Carles Aleñà , Kike García
Last starting XIs Athletic Bilbao ( vs Manchester United 2025-05-08): Julen Agirrezabala , Andoni Gorosabel , Yeray Álvarez , Unai Núñez , Yuri Berchiche , Iñigo de Galarreta , Mikel Jauregizar , Álex Berenguer , Unai Gómez , Álvaro Djaló , Maroan Sannadi
Alavés ( vs Atlético de Madrid 2025-05-03): Antonio Sivera , Nahuel Tenaglia , Facundo Garcés , Santiago Mouriño , Manu Sánchez , Ander Guevara , Antonio Blanco , Carlos Vicente , Jon Guridi , Carles Aleñà , Kike García
Ones to Watch Statistics Liga EA Sports 2024/25 MANAGERS
Ernesto Valverde has faced Eduardo Coudet on one occasion, recording a draw.
Eduardo Coudet has faced Athletic Bilbao on five occasions, recording two victories, two draws, and one loss
Ernesto Valverde has faced Alavés on 11 occasions, recording eight victories, two draws, and one loss
TEAMS
Away from home, Alavés currently has one loss in the last ten games.
Away from home, Alavés currently has two victories in the last 12 games.
Away from home, Alavés is coming off five consecutive games scoring goals.
Away from home, Alavés is coming off five consecutive games without a loss.
Alavés currently has one loss in the last five games.
Alavés currently has four victories in the last 23 games.
Alavés is coming off three consecutive games without a loss.
At home, Athletic Bilbao currently has one loss in the last 11 games.
Athletic Bilbao currently has three losses in the last 13 games.
Athletic Bilbao is coming off three consecutive games without a win.
HEAD TO HEAD
Athletic Bilbao and Alavés have faced each other 54 times, with Athletic Bilbao having the upper hand: 34 victories, against nine wins for Alavés.
At San Mamés (La Catedral), Athletic Bilbao has an advantage in the duels against Alavés: 21 victories in 27 matches. Alavés has two wins.
In the Spanish League, 37 matches have been played between the two teams, with 23 victories for Athletic Bilbao, eight draws, and six wins for Alavés.
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