Tomás Yelmini
Spanish soccer offers plenty of material for fans to keep up to date with all the latest news. In addition to the exciting league that Barcelona seems to be ready to conquer, the Copa del Rey attracts all eyes in these definitive instances.
It is time for a semifinal showdown between Athletic Club vs Osasuna, which will captivate all soccer enthusiast. This second leg match sees Pamplona holding a slight advantage, having secured a 1-0 victory at home. Meanwhile, the Bilbao team will have to put in extra effort to turn the tables around.
Without further delay, JefeBet brings you the odds and the predictions for this Athletic Club vs Osasuna clash, a true derby of the Basque Country that will be played at the legendary San Mames Stadium.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Athletic Club vs Osasuna Copa del Rey Second Leg Semifinal on April 4, 2023
- Where: San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao, Spain
- When: Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 02:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Athletic Bilbao (-177) / Tie (+285) / Osasuna (+550)
- Asian Handicap: Athletic Bilbao (AH -1, +105), Osasuna (AH +1, -125)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+116) / Under (-139)
- Both teams score: Yes (+114) / No (-148)
All odds are provided by Unibet
Betting on Athletic Bilbao
When it comes to the Copa del Rey, Athletic Club is the real deal. The numbers speak for themselves – it is the second most successful team in the competition with 23 titles, just behind Barcelona (31) and ahead of none other than Real Madrid (19).
Under the guidance of Ernesto Valverde, the team has played an impressive amount of 39 finals. However, its last victory dates back to 1984. Since then, it has played in six finals and lost them all. The most recent ones were two losses in a row, in 2020 and 2021, against Real Sociedad and Barcelona, respectively.
This season, Athletic Club has been quite inconsistent in La Liga, so this could be the perfect opportunity to get back on track. Still, the team will have to turn around the 0-1 deficit from the first leg in Pamplona, facing a tough Osasuna team that is no pushover.
Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala; Óscar de Marcos, Yeray Álvarez, Íñigo Martínez, Yuri; Dani García, Mikel Vega; Iñaki Williams, Ohian Sancet, Nico Williams; Gorka Guruzeta.
Betting on Osasuna
Osasuna’s biggest concern is the possible absence of one of its star attacker, Argentine Chimy Ávila, who was recently called up by the Spanish national team. The Rosario-born player is the team’s top scorer with seven goals, so his absence would leave the team without its main offensive reference at a time when it is struggling to score.
The Osasuna has only reached the final of this competition once before, in 2005, when it lost 2-1 in extra time to Betis. Could the team be able to pull through and surprise on this matchday?
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Sergio Herrera; Nacho Vidal, Aridane Hernández, Unai García, Álvaro Armada; Pablo Ibáñez, Lucas Torró, Aimar Oroz; Rubén García, Ante Budimir, Kike Barja.
JefeBet Prediction
Athletic Club is a team that knows how to handle these crucial moments, and at JefeBet, we believe it will bring out all its best efforts to secure a victory at home, turn the series around, and clinch the ticket to the grand finale.
Prediction: Moneyline of Athletic Bilbao (ATH 2-0 OSA).
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