Ath Bilbao vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips (3 October)

Victorious in the Copa del Rey for the first time in many years despite its numerous finals contested in recent seasons, Bilbao was able to validate at the same time its qualification for this Europa League. Athletic was rather consistent last week for its entry into the competition, bringing back a very good point from its perilous trip to Roma 1-1. In the championship, the Basques are also rather in the rhythm at the start of the season. With 14 points taken in 8 days, the residents of San Mamès are at the foot of the podium. After being able to win against Celta Vigo 3-1, Bilbao had to share the points with Sevilla FC last weekend.

AZ Alkmaar got off to a better start than their opponent of the day in this Europa League in s imposing against the Swedes of Elfsborg 3-2, an opponent far from being of the same caliber as Roma however. In its own championship, this team got off to a very convincing start, taking 16 points in 6 days with successes against Heerenveen 9-1 and PEC Zwolle in particular 1-2. But on Sunday, the Batavians experienced their first setback of the season, at home, against Utrecht 1-2. Also, they are now in 3rd place in the rankings.

Athletic still cannot count on its goalkeeper Unai Simon, European champion with La Roja this summer. The important Yeray Alvarez, the former Parisian Herrera and the defender Prados will not be there either. Slightly affected in recent days, the interesting Sancet (3 goals in La Liga) could also missing. Offensively, we could find the twirling Nico Williams and the scorer Guruzeta who have only scored once and twice respectively in the league this season.

In Alkmaar, Mees de Wit (absent since the start of the season), the important Bruno Martins Indi and the replacement goalkeeper Sem Westerveld (absent for a very long time date) will miss this trip to San Mamès. On the other hand, young midfielder Schouten could also withdraw this Thursday after missing the Utrecht reception last Sunday. Fortunately for him, AZ should be able to count on its formidable attacking duo composed of the influential Parrott (4 goals in the Eredivisie) and Sadiq (4 goals and 3 assists in Eredivisie).