A crucial game in the La Liga schedule will take place on Thursday, as two sides in red-hot form clash in Bilbao. Athletic Club will be looking to maintain their winning sequence by recording a fourth straight success, which could lift them up into the top five in the Spanish La Liga standings.
However, Sevilla will be looking to continue their solid form with a third straight win to enhance their La Liga ranking. You can find the latest La Liga odds, and our Athletic Club vs Sevilla prediction below.
Athletic Club vs. Sevilla Information
Athletic Club vs Sevilla
Location of the Game: San Mames Barria, Bilbao, Spain.
Date and Time: Thursday, April 27, 2023. 4:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Athletic Club vs. Sevilla Recent Scores
Before making an Athletic Club vs Sevilla prediction, it is important to consider the home side’s record in this fixture. Bilbao has failed to win each of their previous three against Sevilla in the league, losing twice over that period.
However, they haven’t gone four without a success against their rivals since October 2010. Meanwhile, Bilbao has lost two of their last three home matches against Sevilla, which comes after a run of nine straight wins in this fixture.
Athletic Club vs. Sevilla Betting Analysis
Athletic Club Facts To Know
This game comes at a crucial stage of the season for Athletic Club, as they currently sit seventh in the standings. A victory on Thursday would lift them into the top five, and within six points of the Champions League spots.
They certainly have recent form on their side, as they have picked up four wins from their last five, including victories in each of their last three.
Bilbao has now avoided defeat in their last five matches, but they haven’t won four on the bounce in the league since April 2017. The hosts also have a poor record in matches played on a Thursday, as they have lost their previous four, and have failed to score in the last three.
Sevilla Facts To Know
Sevilla’s season has certainly reached a high point in recent weeks, and they could yet qualify for next season’s Champions League by winning the Europa League.
The Spanish side comes into this fixture having gone six without loss across all competitions, with their standout win coming in the form of a 3-0 home win over Man United in the Europa League last week. Domestically, Sevilla has won each of their previous two.
Sevilla has an excellent record on their recent visits to the Basque Country, as they have failed to suffer a defeat in their previous six. They have also kept clean sheets in each of the last three.
In contrast to Bilbao, they also have a fine recent record in league matches played on a Thursday, as they haven’t lost in three. One of those wins also came in the form of a 2-1 success against Athletic Club back in July 2020.
Updates
Bilbao will be without both Oier Zarraga and Mikel Vesga through suspension this week. Meanwhile, Iker Munian remains out with a muscle injury. Sevilla is still without Joan Jordan, but the midfielder should be fit enough to return in the next round of matches.
Athletic Club vs. Sevilla Betting Preview
Moneyline
- Athletic Club: -125
- Sevilla: +350
- Draw: +260
Handicap
- Athletic Club (-1): +210
- Sevilla (+1): -106
Over/Under Total
- Total Goals: Over 2.5 (+110) Under 2.5 (-138)
Athletic Club vs. Sevilla Betting Prediction
We will be siding with the traveling side from a value standpoint for our Athletic Club vs Sevilla prediction. Sevilla has an excellent record against Bilbao, and they have been solid on previous trips to the Basque Country.
Therefore, a Sevilla win at +350 looks way too good of a price to turn down this week.
- Pick: Sevilla (+350)
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