Espanyol vs Ath Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips (16 February)

Surfing on a more than positive dynamic of four days without the slightest defeat on the horizon and especially two successes gleaned at home against Valladolid 2-1, and Real Madrid by making the perfect heist 1-0, Espanyol saw his series end last weekend on the perilous lawn of the Real Sociedad 2-1 which had just beat Osasuna in Copa del Rey to access the last square of the tournament. The residents of Llobregat are 16th in Laliga but with an too tiny advance on relegation to rest on their laurels.  Opposite, we talk about the Basque training of Athletic Bilbao, fourth from this day and potentially under the threat of a close to Villarreal in the standings. However, the Lions should above all look forward since they are, half-measures, concerned by the title race with 6 lengths behind Real Madrid at the start of this day.

Note that the men of Ernesto Valverde have been undefeated since 14 games in Liga, more defeated since the 9th day, on October 6. Impressive series of invincibility that continued last weekend with an unscrupulous victory against Girona at home 3-0. Before that, the Athletic had contracted two void tale games Bétis Seville 2-2, and to everyone's surprise against Leganes 0-0 . 

Scorer against Real Madrid in the league, the lateral Romero has served an accumulation of yellow cards and will be eligible again to evolve with his comrades. On the other hand, wounded, Catala, Gragera, Brian Olivan, Pacheco, and the recruit Pablo Ramon (free from Real Madrid) did not evolve last weekend. Gragera was operated on the foot and Pablo Ramon suffers from the crusaders. The Pacheco goalkeeper will also be out while Catala, and Brian Olivan would again be extra according to the claims close to the club. The maintenance is mainly based on the shoulders of Javi Puado (8 liga achievements) which proudly carries the coat of arms. We will note the return in force of Exposito which has gathered playing time since the beginning of the calendar year after a very long absence due to a serious injury.  In the offensive sector, there is the absence of Djalo (1 goal in 13 appearances) and Nico Williams (1 goal, 3 championship assists) both injured.

The Ruiz of Galarreta and defender Unai Nunez are also injured and will be missing. Mr. Oihan Sancet, top scorer of the Liga workforce slammed a hat -trick against Girona and now has 11 achievements in the championship. Inaki Williams has a prolific season with 4 goals and 7 assists. Guruzeta (5 goals, 2 assists), and Berenguer (5 achievements, 6 offerings) will be in the group for this trip to Catalonia.