Ath Bilbao vs Sevilla Prediction & Betting Tips (19 May)

Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Bilbao has slowed down since its Copa del Rey coronation against Mallorca at the start of April TAB. As a reminder, the Basque club aims to do well in the Copa del Rey every year and it is not uncommon to see it reach the final four. But it's a shame to neglect the championship somewhat because this season, given the poor performances of Atlético and Barça, there was a small place to be made to qualify for the Champions League. The fact remains that the San Mames residents will play in the Europa League next year but they also want to finish in style in front of their supporters and definitively validate their 5th place in La Liga. During the week, as part of the 36th day, they lost at Balaidos against Celta Vigo 2-1, engaged in the race to maintain their position which confirmed their loss of speed in the championship. Furthermore, last weekend, Bilbao was held in check on its lawn by Osasuna who were playing without their offensive asset Budimir.

Sevilla FC activated its alarm a little too late to hope to join the race for Europe but he has the merit of finishing his campaign well. With this now assured, the 12th in the championship at the start of this day aims to finish in the top 10 before leaving for Cancun. But the Andalusians have lost their last two matches in the top flight. Firstly last weekend against Villarreal in a 3-2 contest and this week, against first-relegation Cadiz, at home 0-1.

Suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards this week, the former left side of PSG Berchiche will make his return to the match sheet or even in the 11. Note, however, the absences due to injury of Guruzeta (top scorer in the squad in La Liga with 14 goals in addition to his 5 assists), the emblematic Iker Muniain (departure at the end of the season after spending his entire career at the club) and the two young hopefuls, Nico Williams (4 goals, 10 assists in La Liga) and Sancet (4 pawns, 5 cakes in the championship). In terms of good news, Ghanaian international Inaki Williams (12 goals, 3 assists) and supersub Alex Berenguer (7 goals, 2 caviars) will be there this evening. On the other side of the median, before Talking about absences and presences, let's talk about the immortal Jesus Navas who will leave the Andalusian club after 17 seasons at the club. The 38-year-old winger/defender is bowing out and will likely be in the starting lineup for this game.

This will not be the case for the important Gudelj, Lamela, Sow or even the young talent Romero (4 goals, 4 assists for his first professional campaign this season) who are injured. Note as a bonus the package of Oliver Torres as well as the Frenchman Soumare (suspended for accumulation of yellow cards). Coach Quique Flores will undoubtedly be able to count on Moroccan international striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who has once again had a good season on a personal level (15 goals). Belgian international Lukebakio (5 pawns), former Marseillais Ocampos and offensive playmaker Suso (4 assists in La Liga) will also be traveling to San Mamès.