El Jefe
In a spot for the Champions League, Athletic Bilbao (2W-0L-1D; 7 points) will host Espanyol (0W-2L-1D; 1 point), who are in the 16th spot. Kick off at the San Mamés is on Sunday at 4:15 PM CEST. Athletic Bilbao will have the home advantage here and their fans will be expecting a strong performance from their team. But be assured, Espanyol will also be aiming to take something from this early season clash.
The most recent LaLiga encounter between Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol took place on February 7, 2022 and the match resulted in a win for The Lions. Athletic Bilbao have a record of 4-1-5 in their last 10 matchups against Espanyol. Additionally, Athletic Bilbao’s goals have totaled 11 in comparison to Espanyol’s seven over their last 10 meets.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the Athletic Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol LaLiga Match on September 4, 2022
Where: The San Mamés – Bilbao, Spain
When: Sunday, September 4, 2022 at 4:15 PM CEST
Betting on Athletic Bilbao
Record: 2-0-1 | League Standing: 4
In 8th place, Athletic Bilbao step into this match wanting to set themselves apart early. Last season, Athletic Bilbao got 55 total points in the standings and scored a total of 43 goals, conceding 36. In their most recent match last Monday though, Athletic Bilbao lost against Cádiz CF 0-4.
Absences and Injuries
Athletic Bilbao does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Betting on RCD Espanyol
Record: 0-2-1 | League Standing: 16
In 14th place Last season, Espanyol had 42 total points in the standings. How will they play this season? In their most recent match on Sunday, they suffered a defeat at the hands of Real Madrid CF 1-3. For now, that puts the squad in the 16th position in the league standings.
Absences and Injuries
Espanyol does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: RCD Espanyol (+550) at FanDuel
Athletic Bilbao are considered the favorite by many soccer fans and oddsmakers. The team starts the month from a position of strength with a winning percentage. Comparatively, RCD Espanyol has a winning percentage that was far less than stellar the latest weeks.
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-135) at BetMGM
Athletic Bilbao averaged four goals last month. Alternatively, Espanyol logged an average of seven goals last month.
Spread Pick: Athletic Bilbao -1 Goal (-105) at Bovada
Athletic Bilbao will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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