Las Palmas vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Betting Tips | 15th September 2024
The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Las Palmas take on Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Bilbao side in an important encounter at the Estadio Gran Canaria on Sunday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Las Palmas vs Athletic Bilbao Preview
Athletic Bilbao are in 16th place in the La Liga standings and are yet to hit their stride this season. The Basque giants suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Las Palmas, on the other hand, are in 19th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The home side slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Deportivo Alaves last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Las Palmas vs Athletic Bilbao Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Athletic Bilbao have a slight edge over Las Palmas and have won four out of the last 12 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Las Palmas' three victories.
- Las Palmas are winless in their last three matches against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga and have failed to find the back of the net in these three games.
- Athletic Bilbao won their previous away game against Las Palmas in La Liga by a 2-0 scoreline in March 2024 and could secure consecutive away league victories against them for the first time in their history.
- Las Palmas have played out draws in 15 of their 36 matches against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga - their highest such tally against a single opponent in the top flight.
Las Palmas vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
Athletic Bilbao have an impressive squad at their disposal but have not been at their best this season. Nico Williams can be lethal on his day and will need to step up to the plate this weekend.
Las Palmas are yet to find their feet this season and are in desperate need of a good run of results. Athletic Bilbao are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Las Palmas 1-3 Athletic Bilbao
Las Palmas vs Athletic Bilbao 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