Analysis and prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Slavia Prague: Nico Williams in top form.

Latest team news for Athletic Bilbao vs Slavia Prague

Athletic will still be without Spain national team goalkeeper Unai Simon, who hasn't played this season due to wrist surgery in the summer. Defender Mikel Vesga and forward Sancet have recovered from injuries and are ready to play.

Aitor Paredes is expected to return after missing the win against Espanyol due to suspension, while Andoni Gorosabel could be named in the starting lineup at right back. Inaki Williams hopes to maintain his good form with four goals and four assists in 12 official appearances.

The visiting team is struggling with several injuries, including Igoh Ogbu, Lukas Vorlicky, Ivan Schranz, and Daniel Fila. Slavia goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky will be protected by a back three of Tomas Holes, David Zima, and Jan Boril. Oscar Dorley and David Doudera could return to the squad after missing Sunday's win against Jablonec due to suspensions.

Latest predicted lineups for Athletic Bilbao vs Slavia Prague

Athletic Bilbao:

Agirrezabala; Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams; Guruzeta

Slavia Prague:

Kinsky; Holes, Zima, Boril; Doudera, Prebsl, Dorley, Diouf; Lingr, Provod, Chory

Latest football match prediction: Athletic Bilbao vs Slavia Prague

Athletic are participating in their first European campaign since the 2017-18 season after finishing fifth in La Liga last season. With the Europa League final taking place at San Mames, Los Leones hope to go far this season. They have started impressively with four points from their first two matches against Roma and AZ Alkmaar. Aitor Paredes scored the equalizer in the 85th minute at Roma, before Inaki Williams and Oihan Sancet helped the team win 2-0 against AZ.

Despite losing to Girona in La Liga, Athletic showed excellent form after the international break with a 4-1 victory over Espanyol, thanks to a brace from Inaki Williams and goals from Dani Vivian and Alex Berenguer. Ernesto Valverde's side extended their unbeaten home run to four matches (three wins, one draw) and will enter Thursday's clash aiming for a third consecutive home win.

Slavia Prague began their European campaign aiming for a Champions League group stage finish, but after a 3-2 defeat to Lille in the play-off round, they had to settle for playing in the Europa League. However, they moved past the disappointment of the Champions League and are now unbeaten in the Europa League, sitting ninth and ahead of Athletic (12th) on goal difference.

Matej Jurasek and Mojmir Chytil scored to give Slavia a 2-0 win away at Ludogorets, and Tomas Chory scored the equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Ajax. Jindrich Trpisovsky's side secured two consecutive 2-1 victories in the league against Sparta Prague and Jablonec, consolidating their six-point lead at the top of the table.

Slavia have won eight of their last nine matches in all competitions (with one draw) and haven't lost in over two months. They've also had four consecutive away wins but know that beating Athletic, who have only lost once in 28 official home games, will be difficult. Slavia are a tough opponent, but Athletic are usually strong at San Mames, and home advantage could help them secure a narrow victory on Thursday.

Predicted score for Athletic Bilbao vs Slavia Prague

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Athletic Bilbao vs Slavia Pragueas follows:

• Sportsmole:Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Slavia Prague

• WhoScore:Athletic Bilbao 3-1 Slavia Prague
• Our newspaper predicts:Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Slavia Prague

When and where can I watch Athletic Bilbao vs Slavia Prague live?

To watch the Athletic Bilbao vs Slavia Prague match live in the Europa League, taking place at 3:00 AM on October 25th, viewers can tune in to K+ Sport.hereor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.