Athletic Bilbao vs Eibar: Preview and Prediction

Athletic Bilbao vs Eibar
Spanish La Liga
Date: Sunday, 4th December 2016,
Kick-Off at 15:15 UK
Venue: Estadio San Mames, Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao will look to get back to winnings as they host Eibar at Sane Mames Barria on Sunday evening. Bilbao saw their 5 games unbeaten run in all competitions halted by Las Palmas last week as they lost 3-1 away.

Bilbao would have been in the 6th spot in the table, but their defeat to Las Palmas kept them in 8th position. They have 20 points to their name, which is 2 points below Villarreal in the Europa League spot. A win in this game will put them above their visitors Eibar and perhaps push them into any of the European spots.

Meanwhile, Eibar continued on a good form as they thrashed Real Betis 3-1 at home last weekend. Prior to last weekend, they defeated Celta Vigo 1-0 at home and will be looking for a 3rd win in a row. They are in the 7th position with 21 points and are just a point below European spots.

Athletic Bilbao vs Eibar: Head to Head statistics

The two teams haven’t played much games in the past, they have just 6 games between them. Athletic Bilbao have won 2 of their past 6 meetings, drawn 3 and lost once to Eibar. Bilbao have won once at home against Eibar and drawn twice losing none, while at Eibar’s home ground the result is fair to all.

Athletic Bilbao vs Eibar: Prediction

Injury plagued Athletic Bilbao are the favourites in this game considering their hood home record this season. They have lost once at home in all competitions this season which was against Barcelona. Also, they have drawn once in all competitions this season and won the rest of their home games. We don’t Bilbao losing this game as we expect them to break into the European spots.