Ath Bilbao vs Girona Prediction & Betting Tips (19 February)

Still in the race in the Copa del Rey where it beat Atlético Madrid in the semi-final first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano 0-1, Bilbao is also greedy in the championship by occupying fifth place with a slight delay of two points on... Atlético Madrid. Last weekend, Athletic Club had an incredible opportunity to secure a second straight victory in the top flight at the still winless bottom side, Almeria, but had to settle for a goalless draw. -0. A week before, the Basques had outclassed Mallorca at home 4-0.

From a more global point of view, let us still mention the incredible season of this team which has only lost one of its last 21 matches in all competitions against Valencia in the league: 1-0 and which has only conceded only one defeat at home TCC, during the 1st day last August against Real Madrid 0-2. Girona has suffered only 2 defeats this season in La Liga, each time against Real Madrid, during shocks important in the title race including last week's 4-0 win at the Bernabeu. Football can be cruel at times because this Catalan team based in Montilivi showed a wonderful face throughout the season by adopting offensive football, 2nd best attack in the championship with 52 goals. The season is far from over but the Blanquivermells are now five points behind Real Madrid who played the day before on the turf of Rayo Vallecano potentially 8 points behind. The challenge now for Girona will be to maintain this second place and continue to hope for the coronation and the missteps of the Merengue. Before losing at the Bernabeu, the Gironistas were able to win at Celta Vigo 0-1 and were held to a draw by Real Sociedad 0-0.

Athletic Club made the trip to Almeria without the Spanish crack Nico Williams (3 goals, 6 assists) and without the team's top scorer in La Liga, Guruzeta (9 pawns, 2 caviars). Their presence is not guaranteed for this match either, the same goes for the genius Sancet (3 goals, 5 assists) who trained away from the group during the preparation week. Suffering from a muscle contusion, defender Daniel Vivian is not sure he will play this match either. Boys like Inaki Williams (8 goals in La Liga) and Berenguer (4 goals) should on the other hand honor their place in the eleven this evening. Suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards against Real Madrid, the holders Blind and Herrera should make their return .

On the other hand, the unfortunate Yann Couto will be forced to give up his place for the same reason. Often absent from the match sheets since the start of the season, the talented Roca and Jastin will probably be OUT for this trip like Toni Villa (cruisers) and Lopez (injured). Already announced at Manchester City for next summer, the young Brazilian winger Savio (5 goals, 7 assists) should be there, like the Ukrainian international striker, Dovbyk (14 pawns, 3rd top scorer in the elite) , the veteran Stuani (37 years old, 7 goals) or even Tsygankov (4 pawns, 3 assists) and Ivan Martin (4 goals also in La Liga).