Analysis and prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla: Overwhelming the visitors.
The La Liga match between Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla will take place at 00:30 on August 18th. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes the form, provides football commentary, and predicts the score.
Latest team news for Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla
Athletic will most likely give the starting spot on the right wing to Areso, the 26-year-old newcomer. The Williams brothers – Nico and Inaki – will continue to be key players in attack.
Defender Yeray Alvarez is suspended and unavailable, while Unai Egiluz, Benat Prados, Oihan Sancet, and Unai Gomez are all injured.
For Sevilla, six players whose participation is uncertain include Loic Bade, Chidera Ejuke, Joan Jordan, Ramon Martinez, Tanguy Nianzou, and Isaac Romero – all of whom will undergo fitness tests before the match.
New signing Suazo could make his debut, while Dodi Lukebakio – who scored 11 goals in La Liga last season – will certainly continue to be a key attacking threat in the starting lineup.
Latest predicted lineup for Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla
Athletic Bilbao:
Simon; Areso, Paredes, Vivian, Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; I Williams, Berenguer, N Williams; Sannadi
Sevilla:
Nyland; Salas, Carmona, Marcao; Sanchez, Agoume, Gudelj, Suazo; Sow; Adams, Lukebakio
Latest football match prediction: Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla
Athletic Bilbao finished the 2024-25 La Liga season with 19 wins, 13 draws, and 6 losses after 38 rounds, accumulating a total of 70 points and finishing fourth, 10 points ahead of Real Betis (sixth place).
Ernesto Valverde's team will participate in the Champions League group stage this season – their first return to Europe's most prestigious competition since the 2014-15 season, making this a special campaign for the club.
Athletic's "Basque-only" policy significantly limited their transfer options, but they still managed to bring in two new players: Jesus Areso from Osasuna and Robert Navarro from Mallorca.
However, the most important deal was retaining Nico Williams. The Spanish star, who had been closely monitored by Barcelona, has extended his contract with Athletic.
However, their pre-season form has caused concern among fans: Athletic lost 6 out of 7 matches, including a 0-3 defeat to Arsenal last weekend, entering the new season lacking confidence.
Conversely, Sevilla just endured a forgettable season, finishing 17th – their worst performance in La Liga since their relegation in 1999-2000. They were only one point above the relegation zone, narrowly avoiding being relegated.
Los Nervionenses are in need of improvement, and are now led by coach Matias Almeyda, who left AEK Athens to take over the Andalusian team.
Sevilla have strengthened their squad with Alfon Gonzalez and Gabriel Suazo on free transfers, along with goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos from Newcastle (on loan).
Unlike Bilbao, Sevilla had a fairly positive series of friendlies, losing only 1 out of 7 matches, winning 2 and drawing several, providing encouragement ahead of the new season.
Latest Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla score prediction
Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Athletic Bilbao vs Sevillaas follows:
- Sportsmole:Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Sevilla
- WhoScore:Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Sevilla
- Our newspaper predicts:Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Sevilla
When and where can I watch Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla live?
To watch the Athletic Bilbao vs Sevilla match live in La Liga, taking place at 00:30 on August 18th, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.
