Athletic Club take on Cadiz at San Mames in La Liga action this Friday. Bilbao are in the ninth spot in Spain’s top tier of soccer with 26 points to their name. After losing their last three in the league, Ernesto Valverde’s boys will want to bounce back with three points here.
Cadiz are in a relegation battle, but Sergio Gonzalez’s troops have won two of their last four league matches and will be looking for an upset in Bilbao. In this in-depth La Liga soccer betting preview, we give you our Athletic Club picks and a look at the latest Cadiz standings.
Athletic Club vs. Cadiz Odds
Looking at the most recent Athletic Club vs Cadiz odds, the home team are the bookies’ favorites at -225. They have been tough to beat at home all season, losing just three times at San Mames.
Cadiz may have improved of late, but this will be a stern test for the Pirates. Still, for those of you who fancy the away win, odds of +700 are certainly generous. The draw is priced at +333.
Athletic Club vs. Cadiz Information
Athletic Club vs Cadiz
Location of the game: San Mamés Stadium. Bilbao, Spain.
Date: Friday, February 3. 9:00 PM ET
How to watch: ESPN | ESPN+
Athletic Club vs. Cadiz Betting Preview
Struggling Athletic Club Sits Ninth in La Liga Standings with Mixed Results
Athletic Club have had a mixed bag of results this season. They are in ninth spot at the halfway point with 26 points to their name. Bilbao have won seven, lost seven, and drawn five of 19.
They have been in poor form in the league in recent months, picking up just two league victories since September. After a 3-0 home success over Real Valladolid before the 2022 FIFA World Cup break, Valverde’s men have returned to action with no wins in five league matches.
After back-to-back 0-0 draws with Real Betis and Osasuna, the Lions have fallen to a trio of La Liga losses to Real Sociedad, Real Madrid, and Celta Vigo.
On the whole, Bilbao have been strong at San Mames this season, with just three teams leaving with maximum points. However, they lost the last one at home to champions Real Madrid, with Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos on target in a 2-0 victory for Los Blancos.
After a bad run of form post-World Cup, Athletic will be desperate to end the streak and get back to winning ways. They have a great chance to do exactly that against a relegation-threatened side this Friday. Read on for the latest Athletic Club vs Cadiz odds and the best La Liga picks for today’s La Liga matches.
Cadiz is Navigating Another Survival Battle in La Liga
Cadiz survived by the skin of their teeth last season and could need another miracle this year. The Yellow Submarine are in the bottom three at present, collecting 19 points from 19 games.
Cadiz have had an upswing in fortunes recently, which has revived their survival hopes. In 2023, they have beaten both Valencia and Mallorca and drawn with Elche in La Liga. They still have work to do, but things are looking far rosier now.
Cadiz were narrowly beaten at Sevilla in their last away fixture, but a Ruben Alcaraz goal was enough to give the Pirates a 1-0 victory at Valencia at the Mestalla in the away match before that.
Of course, getting anything from Friday’s trip to San Mames will be a tall order for Cadiz, but Gonzalez and his team will take heart from their recent performances and will be eager for another positive result on the road.
Can Cadiz cause an upset in Bilbao? You will find the latest and best Athletic Club vs Cadiz odds and tips below.
Athletic Club vs. Cadiz Betting Prediction
Athletic Club are on the worst run of their season right now. The Red and Whites were in fine form before the World Cup, but the break has halted their momentum. All three of their victories since returning to action have come in the Copa del Rey.
Cadiz are embroiled in another survival battle, but they have shown signs of life since the turn of the year. They would love all three points in Bilbao, but a draw would be another step in the right direction for the Andalusia club.
We like the look of the draw and both teams to score at the top soccer betting odds of +550. As for the correct score, you can get +700 for the 1-1 tie at San Mames.
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