AS Roma vs Ath Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips (26 September)

To its advantage on the continental scene for several years, Roma has notably distinguished itself by winning the Conference League in 2022. In the Europa League, the Louve club reached the final in 2023 and reached the last four. in 2021 and 2024. The Giallorossi therefore have legitimate ambitions in this 2024/2025 financial year. Unfortunately, despite significant recruitment, they are struggling to find the right fuel. Roma failed to win any of their first 4 league games 3 draws and 1 loss which resulted in the dismissal of coach Daniele De Rosssi. Now under the orders of Ivan Juric, Paulo Dybala's teammates finally had their season last weekend by easily taking over Udinese who were previously undefeated 3-0.

With this first success, they move up to 10th in Serie A and are 3 points behind the Top 4. Opposite, Bilbao is a respected monument in the Iberian Peninsula with its 8 Spanish championship titles and its 24 Cups of the King. Singular in its approach to recruitment with exclusivity given to players trained in the Basque Country, Athletic Club is currently relying on a very good generation, symbolized by the presence of 3 elements in the Spanish selection which won the Euro 2024 Unai Simon, Vivian, Nico Williams. Eager to play for the Top 4 in La Liga this season, Ernesto Valverde's men let slip a few points during the first days. On the other hand, they have been intractable since the return of the international break in September with successes against Las Palmas 2-3, Leganes 0-2 and Celta Vigo last weekend 3-1. This sequence allows Bilbao to appear today in 3rd place in La Liga, behind Barcelona and Real Madrid. 

The fact is that AS Roma have lost a lot of very good players over the last few years. In this sense, the leaders decided to stop the bleeding with the arrivals of Artem Dovbyk (30 million euros, Girona), Matias Soulé (25 million euros, Juventus) and Enzo Le Fée (23 million euros, euros). Conversely, Aouar (Al-Hilal, 12 million euros), Joao Costa (Al-Ettifaq, 9 million euros) and Tammy Abraham (AC Milan, loan) left the City of 7 Hills. to come Opposite, Bilbao achieved the unthinkable by keeping Nico Williams. While Barca made eyes at him, Inaki's brother decided to stay with the latter in Bilbao.

Long-term injured Unai Simon and Alvarez will potentially be absent. The transfer window in Bilbao is often not very hectic. Only Unai Nunez (7 million euros, Celta Vigo) left the club among the notable figures), while Alvaro Djalo (Braga, 15 million euros) joined the club.