Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla Prediction and Betting Tips | 29th September 2024

The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Sevilla take on Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Bilbao side in an important clash at the San Mames on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.

Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla Preview

Sevilla are in 13th place in the La Liga standings and have struggled this season. The Andalusian outfit defeated Real Valladolid by a 2-1 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have been fairly impressive this season. The Basque giants were held to a 1-1 draw by AS Roma in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.

Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Sevilla have a good recent record against Athletic Bilbao and have won 27 out of the 56 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Sevilla's 21 victories.
Athletic Bilbao have won their last two matches against Sevilla in La Liga and have managed to keep clean sheets in both these victories.
After a run of nine victories on the trot at home against Sevilla in La Liga, Athletic Bilbao have lost three of their last five such games in the competition.
Sevilla have lost each of their last five matches away from home against Basque teams in La Liga and have conceded at least two goals in each of these five games.
Athletic Bilbao have won their last three matches in La Liga and have scored at least two goals in each of these games.

Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla Prediction

Athletic Bilbao have been impressive in La Liga this season and have an excellent squad at their disposal. Nico Williams has been impressive for his side this season and will look to make his mark this weekend.

Sevilla can pack a punch on their day but have been a shadow of their former selves this season. Athletic Bilbao are the better team and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Athletic Bilbao 3-1 Sevilla

Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Athletic Bilbao to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Athletic Bilbao to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Nico Williams to score - Yes