Comments and predictions for Athletic Bilbao vs Alaves: Balanced match
The match between Athletic Bilbao vs Alaves in La Liga takes place at 11:30 p.m. on May 11. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Athletic Bilbao vs Alaves squad information
Athletic Bilbao will welcome back centre-back Dani Vivian after serving a suspension against Man United. However, their attack remains doubtful for all three of their key strikers: Nico Williams, Inaki Williams and Oihan Sancet – who were absent at Old Trafford.
Gorka Guruzeta is likely to be given a chance to start up front, with two other key players – Andoni Gorosabel and Alex Berenguer – absent due to La Liga suspensions.
For Alaves, defender Abdel Abqar is still doubtful due to a hamstring injury. In addition, the starting lineup is expected to be unchanged from the match against Atletico Madrid. Carlos Vicente and Carles Alena continue to guard the wings, while veteran striker Kike Garcia - who has 12 goals in La Liga this season - continues to lead the attack.
Latest predicted lineup Athletic Bilbao vs Alaves
Athletic Bilbao:
Simon; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Benat, Jauregizar; Djalo, Vesga, U Gomez; Guruzeta
Alaves:
Rivera; Tenaglia, Garces, Mourino, Sanchez; Blanco, Guevara; Vicente, Guridi, Alena; Kike Garcia
Latest football commentary Athletic Bilbao vs Alaves
Athletic Bilbao dreamed of reaching the Europa League final at home at San Mames, but that dream was shattered after a heavy 7-1 defeat to Manchester United in the semi-finals. Despite Mikel Jauregizar opening the scoring in the second leg at Old Trafford, the Basque side were still crushed 4-1 by the might of the Red Devils.
Athletic now turn their attention to La Liga, where they are fourth – a Champions League qualification spot – three points clear of Villarreal (fifth) and four ahead of Real Betis (sixth). However, they have won just one of their last three league games and drew 0-0 with Real Sociedad last time out.
Athletic's home form this season has been impressive, with 36 points from 17 games at San Mames. But with European fatigue weighing them down, they face a tough test from Alaves, who are struggling to avoid relegation.
The visitors Alaves are currently 17th with 35 points, just 3 points ahead of Las Palmas (18th) with 4 rounds left in the season. However, they have 5 points after 3 recent matches, including a win against Sociedad and draws against Sevilla and Atletico Madrid.
Coach Eduardo Coudet's team are on a five-match unbeaten run away from home and since the beginning of November, they have only lost when travelling to Barcelona or Atletico Madrid.
With a history of holding Athletic to a 1-1 draw in the first leg and superior physical strength, Alaves can completely aim to gain points in this Basque derby - something that can create a big turning point in the relegation race.
Latest score prediction Athletic Bilbao vs Alaves
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Athletic Bilbao vs Alavesas follows:
- Sportsmole:Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Alaves
- WhoScore:Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Alaves
- Our newspaper predicts:Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Alaves
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