Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Prediction: the Basques will be closer to victory

Prediction for the La Liga match which will take place on October 19. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

After the last international break, Athletic played 7 matches, five in the championship and two in the Europa League. In this period, four wins with two draws and one defeat from Girona in the last round of La Liga. In the standings of the Spanish championship, Athletic is in 6th place with 14 points, the Basques are three points behind Villarreal, a team in the Champions League competition. Atletico's home statistics are 9th in the division, +2=2-1, 6:4 goal difference.

After the last international break, the Catalans played 5 matches, all within La Liga. In this period, two wins with three defeats from Real Madrid, Villarreal and Betis. In the standings of the Spanish championship, Espanyol is in 14th place with 10 points, the Catalans are ahead of Valencia, a team in the relegation zone, on 4 points. Espanyol's away statistics are 17th in the division, +0=1-3, 1:6 goal difference.

The teams of different levels meet, which is clearly visible in the La Liga standings. And if on their home field Catalans are able to fight teams from the top of the peloton, then away at Espanyol the statistics are depressing. In turn, the Basques set themselves high goals, and are going to fight for a place in the Champions League competition, from which they are three points behind. Atletico on Saturday need only a victory, and much suggests that the Basques will be able to achieve this victory. As for the total, we don't expect a very productive match, and we won't be surprised if the Catalans can't even score.