Alaves vs Ath Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips (15 December)

Deportivo Alaves is still in a rather delicate sporting situation with only one victory to its credit in the last 10 matches for a worrying record of 7 defeats and 2 draws. Last weekend, traveling to the Osasuna pitch as part of another Basque derby, El Glorosio still managed to bring back the point of the draw 2-2, which remains an excellent result on the bottom. This comes on top of a home draw conceded at home against Leganes 1-1, and above all two defeats suffered against Atlético Madrid 2-1, and against Villarreal 3-0. In the standings, the locals continue to decline and they find themselves in 16th place. Bilbao has literally returned to the race for the La Liga title, notably thanks to its 2 decisive and decisive performances achieved last week with a home success obtained against the Real Madrid 2-1 and another clinched a few days later against Villarreal, another top 4 contender 2-0.

Athletic Club is on a very good run with 4 wins in a row in La Liga and is above all undefeated in all competitions since October 6. The Basques therefore had a string of 12 matches, 9 wins, 3 draws without defeat. In the standings, the Lions are 6 points behind Barça, leader at the start of this day. During the week, they massacred Fenerbahce on the road 0-2, further confirming their leading position in the league phase of the Europa League, where as a reminder, the final will be played in San Mamés, home of the latter. 

It's rare enough to be highlighted but Alaves will play with a full squad, without injury or suspension. Author of 5 goals, Kike Garcia (35) remains the number one offensive threat for Alaves. Let's not neglect the contributions of Vicente and Toni Martinez who scored 3 goals each in La Liga. Present in the stands against Real Madrid and Villarreal last week, Ander Herrera (ex-PSG) is still convalescing and he will not participate in this encounter.

It was the only absence to report for the Leones before Wednesday's match in the Europa League where the little brother of Inaki Williams (double against Fenerbahce), Nico went out with an injury in the first half. Inaki Williams (4 goals, 4 assists in La Liga) is on fire like scorer Guruzeta (4 goals, 2 assists), Alex Berenguer (3 goals, 4 goals), without forgetting the internationals of the Roja: defender Vivian and the very promising Oihan Sancet (7 goals in the league).