Leganes vs Ath Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips (19 September)

Champion of LaLiga2 and promoted at the same time, Leganes showed itself during the first five days by beating Las Palmas at home 2-1 but also losing twice for the arrival of Mallorca just before the break 0-1 and returning from the break on the Real Bétis pitch last weekend 2-0. In the standings, the Pepineros have five points and are in 15th position. On the other side of the median, after an eventful summer wondering if Nico Williams was going to stay at the club, Athletic Bilbao paid the price during of the first days including a sharing of points against Getafe at home 1-1 and a significant and meaningful defeat against FC Barcelona 2-1. During the last three days, the Basques were able to beat Valencia at San Mamés 1-0 and Las Palmas at Gran Canaria last weekend 2-3.

Before the international break, Athletic Club suffered a narrow defeat at home against Atlético Madrid. Clearly, against the big names in the top 4, Bilbao remains inferior. In the standings, Ernesto Valverde's men occupy 9th place and could recover fifth place if they win this evening. 

Very unimportant in the rotation, Naim Garcia is in any case on the side (injured) and will remain in the infirmary this evening. This is ultimately the only absence to report for the Pepineros who will be able to count on their valor of the rise, Miguel de la Fuente who remained on the bench last weekend since the rookie Haller (Dortmund) occupies the position of number 9 Juan Cruz, who arrived from Bétis this summer, plays a major role while Munir El Haddadi (ex-Las Palmas) came off the bench against Bétis. On the Bilbao side, midfielder Mikel Jauregizar (often with the B) will be suspended. following his perceived red last weekend against Las Palmas.

In addition, the starting goalkeeper Unai Simon is still injured (return in December) and the crucial Yeray Alvarez accompanies him in treatment. Author of his first goal this season in the league against Palmas, Spanish international Nico Williams was outclassed by his big brother, Inaki Williams who scored a hat-trick of assists in the match (assist on all goals scored). Playmaker Oihan Sancet scored his 3rd goal of the season in this game.