Ourense CF vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: Defeating the Home Team

Latest team news for Ourense CF vs Athletic Bilbao

Ourense have no confirmed absences, although striker Juan Piera has missed the last two matches and his availability remains uncertain.

Goalkeeper Alberto Sanchez may continue to be given the opportunity to start as in previous rounds, thus allowing Alvaro Raton to rest.

Yuste is proving effective when deployed in midfield, with two goals in his last three appearances, and is expected to continue making an impact.

On Bilbao's side, the team is facing numerous injury problems, with Yuri Berchiche being the latest name to be admitted to the treatment room after being forced off the field in a recent match.

Unai Egiluz and Benat Prados remain out long-term due to knee injuries, while Maroan Sannadi is recovering from a similar problem.

Aymeric Laporte's participation is uncertain due to a muscle problem, while Robert Navarro is likely to miss his fifth consecutive game with an ankle injury.

Meanwhile, Inaki Williams could make his first start in over two months since returning from a groin injury. Valverde may also rotate the squad, with goalkeeper Unai Simon likely to be rested in favor of Alex Padilla.

Latest predicted lineup for Ourense CF vs Athletic Bilbao

Ourense CF:

Raton; Prado, Carmona, Perez, Sanz; Ramos, Yuste, Castillo; Ouhdadi, Bouzaig, Guerrero

Athletic Bilbao:

Padilla; Boiro, Paredes, Vivian, Gorosabel; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; I Williams, Sancet, N Williams; Guruzeta

Latest football match prediction: Ourense CF vs Athletic Bilbao

Creating upsets against strong opponents is becoming a familiar sight for Ourense, a team that has had an impressive Copa del Rey campaign this season after successively eliminating top-division representatives Real Oviedo and Girona in the earlier rounds.

The third-division side had to come from behind to win 4-2 after extra time against Oviedo, before showing a more disciplined and controlled performance in their clash with Girona. Omar Ouhdadi scored the winning goal in the 64th minute, after Alvaro Yuste's opening goal was equalized.

This is the second consecutive season that Ourense has overcome La Liga teams in this competition, having previously defeated Deportivo La Coruna and Real Valladolid last season to advance to the round of 16.

The third-tier representatives' goal is undoubtedly to replicate that achievement, although recent performances suggest they need to improve significantly, especially after their nine-match unbeaten run across all competitions, with seven wins and two draws, was brought to an end.

Ourense suffered their first defeat in over six weeks, losing 2-3 to Merida AD, before dropping a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw with Barakaldo last weekend.

This result leaves Dani Llacer's team in 14th place in Group A of the Primera Federacion, and also ends their six-match winning streak at home in all competitions.

The home team also showed signs of a decline in defense, conceding nine goals in their last four matches, after a period of five consecutive clean sheets prior to that.

Bilbao travel here with their own problems in attack, having failed to score in six of their last nine matches, including a 0-2 defeat away to Celta Vigo last weekend. This result leaves the Basque team two points behind the top six in La Liga, although they have played one more game.

Ernesto Valverde's team is struggling to maintain consistency, having won only three of their last 11 matches across all competitions, along with two draws and six defeats. Their away form is even more worrying, with only one win in their last 10 away games and seven losses.

Nevertheless, the trip to Ourense presents an opportunity for Bilbao to continue demonstrating their dominance in a competition where they have a strong tradition. As the second most successful team in Copa del Rey history, Athletic embarks on a journey to conquer their 25th title.

After winning the 2023-2024 league title, Bilbao had a rather lackluster campaign last season, being eliminated in the round of 16. However, that was still their seventh consecutive appearance at this stage, and they are looking to extend that streak on Thursday night.

Latest Ourense CF vs Athletic Bilbao score prediction

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Ourense CF vs Athletic Bilbaoas follows:

• Sportsmole:Ourense CF 1-2 Athletic Bilbao

• WhoScore:Ourense CF 0-2 Athletic Bilbao
• We predict:Ourense CF 1-2 Athletic Bilbao

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