Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Betting Tips | 6th October 2024
The 2024-25 edition of LaLiga returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend as Girona take on Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Bilbao side in an important encounter at the Estadi Montilivi on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Preview
Athletic Bilbao are in fifth place in the LaLiga standings and have stepped up to the plate so far this season. The Basque giants eased past AZ Alkmaar by a 2-0 scoreline in their previous Europa League game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Girona, on the other hand, are in 13th place in the league table and have struggled over the past year. The Catalan outfit slumped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Athletic Bilbao have a slight edge over Girona and have won four out of the last eight matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Girona's three victories.
- After losing three of their first four matches against Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga, Girona have lost only one of their last four such games in the competition.
- Athletic Bilbao have picked up four points in two of their four matches away from home against Girona in LaLiga but have conceded at least one goal in each of these four games.
- Girona are winless in their last four matches in LaLiga and could embark on their longest such run in the competition since May-June 2023.
Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
Athletic Bilbao have an impressive squad at their disposal and have thrived under Ernesto Valverde. Inaki Williams and Oihan Sancet found the back of their net in their previous game and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Girona can pack a punch on their day but are yet to hit the heights they achieved last season. Athletic Bilbao are the better team and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Girona 1-2 Athletic Bilbao
Girona vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Athletic Bilbao to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Girona to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Oihan Sancet to score - Yes