You are using a browser known to perform poorly with modern websites.

To get the best possible experience using websites, please change or upgrade your web browser to a newer version from one of the links below.

Firefox| Chrome| Safari| IE Explorer 8

Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Athletic Bilbao
4-2-3-1
Espanyol
© WhoScored.com

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(49) 40 Goals 22 (45)
(38) 27 Assists 15 (34)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
24.4 Average Age 25
184.5 Average Height (cm) 181.8
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (1)
(56%) 57% Aerial Duel Success 48% (44%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(2.1) 1.8 Tackles pg 1.6 (2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Carlos Gurpegi Out 6.38
Igor Gabilondo Doubtful 6.42
Igor Martínez Doubtful 6.11
Player Reason Status Rating
Cristian Alvarez Out N/A
Felipe Mattioni Out N/A
Álvaro Out 6.24
Sergio García Out 6.86
Javier Márquez Out 6.5
Walter Pandiani Doubtful 6.12

Team News

Athletic Bilbao
  • Athletic earned a 2-1 victory on the road in the semi final of the Copa del Rey against Mirandés.
  • Bielsa’s side have been great in defence in the Cup and the goal they conceded against Mirandés was the first they have let in in the competition.
  • Óscar De Marcos should be back in Bielsa’s eleven after serving his one-game suspension against Rayo.
  • Llorente scored a hat-trick in La Liga last time out and two more in the Cup. The striker already has scored five goals in January in the league.
  • Javi Martínez should be fit to play in this match after starting against Mirandés. He missed the Rayo clash with an injury.
Espanyol
  • Espanyol beat Mallorca 1-0 last time out. The Catalans have keep three straight clean sheets.
  • Espanyol haven’t lost in the last six La Liga matches and are currently tied for fourth place in the table.
  • Newly signed striker Kalu Uche may start this match as Espanyol don’t have any other strikers fit to play.
  • Casilla has been great in goal since he replaced Álvarez and has made 13 saves in three matches.

Prediction

  • Athletic are playing great football have suffered only one defeat in their last seven matches.
  • Espanyol are also on a great run and haven’t lost in the last six matches.
  • Expect a great match in what could turn out to be a fight to play in Europe next year. The lions may have the edge playing at home.
  • PREDICTION: Athletic wins 2-1.
© WhoScored.com

Latest Comments

 

Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
10 A. Bilbao 12 13 13 49 wwlldl
14 Espanyol 12 10 16 46 wlllld

Top Players

Athletic Bilbao
Espanyol
G. Iraizoz 7
F. Llorente 6.89
J. Martínez 6.89
J. Verdú 7.03
R. Rodríguez 6.87
S. García 6.86
F. Llorente 17
M. Susaeta 6
J. Martínez 4
K. Uche 6
S. García 5
J. Verdú 5
M. Susaeta 7
Ander 7
G. Toquero 6
S. García 8
J. Verdú 5
V. Weiss 3

Match Forecast

Athletic Bilbao will stray offside often  
Espanyol will make a comeback if they go behind  
Athletic Bilbao will dominate in the air  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

Related News