Athletic Bilbao vs Levante
Spain – LaLiga
Date: Sunday, 10 November 2019
Kick-off at 13:00 UK/ 14:00 CET
Venue: Estadio San Mamés (Bilbao).
TEAM NEWS
ATHLETIC BILBAO
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon; Ander Capa, Yeray Alvarez, Inigo Martinez, Yuri; Unai Lopez, Dani Garcia; Raul Garcia, Muniain, Ibai Gomez; Inaki Williams
Not available: Gorka Guruzeta (Hurt), Benat (Injured)
Doubtful: Aduriz (Injured)
Levante
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Aitor Fernandez; Miramon, Sergio Postigo, Ruben Vezo, Clerc; Campana, Radoja, Melero, Bardhi; Morales, Borja Mayor
Not available: Rober (Injured), Tono (Hurt), OIER (Injured)
Doubtful: Ivan Lopez (Hurt), Rochina (Injured)
Athletic Bilbao vs Levante Preview
Levante head into this game on a huge high after back to back wins in games they were expected to get anything from. It's a similar sort of story here given how strong Athletic Club in front of their own fans but not in the form of whole Basque brilliant and this could develop into quite an even game.
Athletic have won only one of their last seven matches in La Liga. It was the least of their last home game even though they breezed past Espanyol with a 3-0 win as Iker Muniain impressed with tongs. They backed that up with a decent point on the road at Villarreal so Gaizka Garitano will have reason to think they wobble and his team over the three points here is really going to send them to a high international break a.
Levante looked like they were in danger of sliding towards relegation battle ten days back but since then they have recorded two victories were amazing. The first came in the Basque Country because they are viewed from a fast start Real Sociedad 2-1 side. They backed that up with a stunning comeback to beat Barcelona 3-1 with 3 goals in 7 minutes, Valencia. The Catalans did not have an answer for them Semester II blitz with Mayor Borja scored again as Levante turned the game on its head.
Therefore Athletic Club have certainly served warning that this Levante side can not be underestimated. This fixture produces a five-goal thriller last season but Athletic games so far this term has been much less entertaining with only one of their 12 matches to date produced more than two goals.
Prediction Athletic Bilbao vs Levante
Bilbao was completely destroyed visitors Espanyol in their last league match. With the help of home advantage, the Basque outfit raced to a two-goal lead in a quarter of an hour from the starting whistle. Then, although the guests did try to make a comeback with three quick-fire substitutions, the home side held on and forced an own goal as well, to complete the 3-0 scoreline.
Levante, meanwhile, takes every advantage of Barca struggle on the road. The visitors had, in fact, opened the first account, with Leo Messi penalty. But in the second half, in just seven minutes, frogs kept three goals to reverse their fortunes and give a classic win for their fans.
This week, the home advantage will play a big role in determining the outcome of the fixture. The reason, Bilbao impressive run in front of their home crowd, and the struggle of their colleagues on the street.
Precisely, Athletic have lost only once in their previous 18 appearances at this place. In all of 2019, they have lost just twice in front of their loyal fans, all against Sevilla, and once against Valencia, both teams are hard to beat.
Levante, on the other hand, has only two wins to show for, from the time of their seven road trips, and even has a three-game losing run in the middle of this stretch.
Most likely, the top pick for today for Athletic Bilbao won. However, with the newfound confidence Levante account for their victory over Barcelona, and forms that are consistent in scoring, BTTS look attractive choice this Sunday.
