Tomás Yelmini
Get ready for some exciting La Liga action this weekend! As we approach the end of the season, matchday 28 brings us a thrilling showdown between Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao, both teams in dire need of a win. The game will take place at the RCDE Stadium in sunny Barcelona.
The home team has suffered four consecutive defeats in La Liga, its worst record since July 2020 when it went eight games without a single point (ultimately leading to its relegation to the Segunda División as the last-place team). On the other hand, the Basque team arrives at this game with only one win in its last six league matches.
Without further introduction, at JefeBet we tell you how both teams are preparing for the duel of the 28th matchday of La Liga, predictions, odds, and possible lineups for Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Matchday 28 Game on April 8, 2023
- Where: RCDE Stadium, Barcelona, Spain
- When: Saturday, April 8, 2023, 9:15 AM ET
- Moneyline: Espanyol (+235) / Tie (+220) / Athletic Bilbao (+115)
- Asian Handicap: Espanyol (AH +0.5, -155) / Athletic Bilbao (AH -0.5, +115)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+135) / Under (-170)
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-125)
Odds provided by DraftKings
Betting on Real Club Deportivo Espanyol
The Espanyol team is in hot water as it finds itslef second to last in the rankings, alongside Valencia and Elche, forming the group of three teams that would currently be relegated. With only 27 points in 27 matches, consisting of six wins, nine draws, and 12 losses, it is in a tough spot. In addition, it has scored 33 goals but have received 44.
Last week, it suffered a 2-1 defeat against Girona, while playing away. It had a rough game, with only 38% ball possession, five shots on goal, and only one successful attempt. On top of that, it committed 16 fouls (resulting in Sergi Gómez’s expulsion), gave away five corners, and only won two.
Possible Lineup (4-4-1-1): Fernando Pacheco; Rubén Sánchez, César Montes, Fernando Calero, Óscar Gil; Javi Puado, Vinicius, José Gragera, Martín Braithwaite; Sergi Darder; Joselu.
Betting on Athletic Bilbao
Despite its recent struggles, Athletic Bilbao currently stands in 7th place in La Liga with 37 points, and is still in a European competition spot. If the season ended today, they would secure its ticket to the upcoming Conference League.
In 27 games, it has won 13 matches, drawn five, and lost nine, scoring 34 goals and conceding 24. That last stat puts it as the third-best defense in the league, behind only Barcelona (9) and Atletico Madrid (19).
Its last league performance was a goalless draw against Getafe at home, in a match where it dominated possession (64%), attempted 16 shots, but only hit the target three times. It committed eight fouls, conceded only three corners, and earned 13 corner kicks.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Julen Agirrezabala; Óscar De Marcos, Dani Vivian, Yeray Álvarez, Yuri; Oier Zarraga, Dani García, Ike Muniain; Iñaki Williams, Gorka Gruzueta, Alex Berenguer.
JefeBet Prediction
The head-to-head record between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao indicates that out of its last 20 meetings, each team has won seven times. It’s a very even matchup, but unfortunately for the Catalan team, Athletic Bilbao has been performing better lately. Therefore, at JefeBet, we believe that Athletic Bilbao will come out on top.
Prediction: Athletic Bilbao Moneyline (ESP 1-3 ATH)
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