Athletic Bilbao vs Osasuna
Spanish La Liga 2016/17
Date: Sunday, 30th October 2016,
Kick-Off at 15:15 UK
Venue: Estadio San Mames, Bilbao.
Newly promoted Osasuna have looked out of their depth at this level at times this term particularly at the back. They’ve conceded 2.11 goals per game on average so far and 2.75 on their travels so clearly there are issues that need addressing. Athletic boast one of the most dangerous forward lines in the league and they have all the tools required to be the latest side to expose Osasuna’s frailties in this match.
Despite a few shaky performances on the road, particularly in Europe, Athletic have won all of their last 4 home matches in all competitions and San Mames once again looks like it will be something of a fortress for them this term. They’ve netted twice or more in all of their last 3 home games in La Liga and they were all against stronger sides than Osasuna so they will be very confident of securing all 3 points here.
Once again it is Aritz Aduriz who has been their main goal threat and the 36 year old has already bagged 5 goals in La Liga this term, 36% of Athletic’s goals. Against a leaky Osasuna defence, he should get chances to add to that and he often only needs one to get his name on the scoresheet so backing Aduriz to score any time at 8/11 looks a good shout here.
There certainly should be plenty of goals in this for Athletic but the visitors have every chance of getting on the scoresheet too. Athletic have conceded in all their home games in the league so far this term and have only managed 1 clean sheet in 9 La Liga outings. Both teams have scored in all of Osasuna’s away matches so there is clearly the potential for several goals in this game but you can’t look past a strong Athletic side winning it given they have home advantage and given the visitors’ defensive issues.
Therefore backing Athletic Bilbao to Win & Over 2.5 Goals at 21/20 looks to offer value.
Athletic Bilbao vs Osasuna: Head-to-Head Statistics
The team have played 34 games against each other in the past.
Bilbao have won 15 games against Osasuna, drawn 9 and lost 10 games to Osasuna.
At home, Bilbao have won 9 games against Osasuna, they have drawn 3 games and lost 4 to Osasuna.
Osasuna have won their last 2 games which were friendlies, but Bilbao have won their last 4 competitive games.
Athletic Bilbao vs Osasuna: Prediction
Bilbao are huge favourites in this game, considering their forms so far on the league. Osasuna have been in a poor form, with just a win and 3 draws so far this season. Bilbao will look to get back to winning ways in this game.
One good thing about Osasuna is they always find a way to score at least a goal in their recent games.
Athletic Bilbao vs Osasuna: Betting Tips
Both teams to score at 2.10 (11/10)
Over 2.5 goals at 4/5 (1.80).
