Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 20th December 2023

Prices from the bookmakers reflect how much they expect Athletic Bilbao to pull away with three points on Wednesday. They face Las Palmas in the La Liga and the latter could be in for a whacking, as Athletic Bilbao look to add three valuable points.

Athletic Bilbao are placed fiveth with 32 points after 17 matches. Las Palmas occupy a position as nineth in the league on 25 points.

Entering the match as a favourite, Athletic Bilbao will be highly motivated to extend their unbeaten streak that they currently have in this La Liga campaign. They should be in with a decent chance of adding another win to their account. The visitors will undoubtfully make their life as unpleasant as possible, however, they will have it very difficult considering the current form of the hosts.

Athletic Bilbao scored an average of two goals in ten matches or a total of 20 while allowing 13 goals against. This is an average of 1.3 goals against per match with three clean sheets along the way.

Las Palmas scored 13 goals, conceded eight and managed two clean sheets in their previous ten matches.

Athletic Bilbao and Las Palmas had to make do with a point each in their latest encounter, which finished with a 0-0 scoreline. The best betting odds on a draw at full-time with the bookies are at 4/1.

Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas Prediction

Athletic Bilbao Form

In their last three matches, Athletic Bilbao won 0-3 against CD Cayon, before settling for a point in a 1-1 draw against Granada. They were back on top last time out, defeating Atletico Madrid 2-0. Athletic Bilbao managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the La Liga, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored 17 goals and conceded seven times.

Las Palmas Form

Las Palmas are unbeaten in their last three matches, which began with a 1-1 draw against Tudelano. Then, they took out Deportivo Alaves 0-1, followed by a 1-1 draw with Cadiz. In their last six La Liga away matches, Las Palmas have three wins, they've drawn one and lost one two. They scored six while also conceding six times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Athletic Bilbao should be too strong at San Mames Barria to drop any points against Las Palmas, and combining the home win with over 2.5 goals looks the value bet.

Athletic Bilbao have taken nine points from their last eight games against teams from the top half of the La Liga table. They won two of these matches with a scoreline of 11 goals to 13. Las Palmas took two wins from their last seven games against teams from the top half of the La Liga table. They collected seven points, scored four goals and conceded six. Athletic Bilbao claimed nine wins, five draws as well as three defeats in the La Liga this season. Las Palmas show off seven wins, four draws and six defeats in the La Liga.

Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas Squads

Athletic Bilbao Squad

Valverde will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Las Palmas from the following players (the statistics in the brackets represent goals scored and matches played in the La Liga this season):

Alex Padilla (0/0), Julen Agirrezabala (0/0), Unai Simon (0/17), Aitor Paredes (0/17), Daniel Vivian (0/17), Imanol Garcia de Albeniz (0/4), Inigo Lekue (0/12), Oscar de Marcos (1/14), Peru Nolaskoain (0/2), Yeray Alvarez (0/5), Yuri Berchiche (1/11), Ander Herrera (0/10), Benat Prados (0/10), Dani Garcia (1/10), Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (1/13), Junior Bita (0/0), Mikel Vesga (2/12), Oihan Sancet (3/15), Raul Garcia (0/6), Unai Gomez (1/9), Alex Berenguer (2/16), Asier Villalibre (1/8), Carlos Mattheus (0/0), Gorka Guruzeta (8/17), Iker Muniain (0/11), Inaki Williams (8/17), Luis Bilbao (0/0), Malcom Ares (0/2), Nico Williams (3/14).

Las Palmas Squad

Here is the full team squad of Las Palmas. The 49 year-old Garcia Pimienta will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Aaron Escandell (0/0), Alvaro Valles (0/17), Alberto Moleiro (1/8), Alex Suarez (0/13), Daley Sinkgraven (0/5), Eric Curbelo (0/1), Julian Araujo (1/15), Mika Marmol (0/15), Saul Coco (1/14), Sergi Cardona (0/16), Alvaro Lemos (0/3), Benito (1/8), Enzo Loiodice (0/17), Fabio Gonzalez (0/0), Javier Munoz (0/17), Jonathan Viera (2/9), Kirian Rodriguez (3/17), Maximo Perrone (0/14), Omenuke Mfulu (0/4), Pejino (1/9), Cristian Herrera (1/6), Marc Cardona (2/10), Marvin Park (0/13), Munir El Haddadi (1/17), Sandro Ramirez (0/6), Sory Kaba (1/11).

Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas Team News

Athletic Bilbao could have six players on the injured and absent list ahead of their match at home with Las Palmas on Wednesday.

Athletic Bilbao-players Oscar de Marcos, Iker Muniain, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Dani Garcia, Yeray Alvarez and Nico Williams won't be playing in the upcoming match against Las Palmas at San Mames Barria due to nursing various injuries.

Las Palmas face a list of three absentees from the squad ahead of their next match this coming Wednesday against Athletic Bilbao.

Fabio Gonzalez, Jonathan Viera and Daley Sinkgraven all face a spell on the sidelines for Las Palmas due to various injuries.

Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas Lineups

Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas H2H

The match ended in a 0-0 draw in the previous outing between Athletic Bilbao and Las Palmas and should we get another draw, the bookies best price are at 4/1. Picking a winning bet based on their h2h is a bit of a lottery, and the punter with a keen eye for a long shot might opt for the high-value price here. Athletic Bilbao claimed two wins in their previous ten matches against Las Palmas. The latter managed three wins in these ten encounters against their coming opponent. The bookies best betting odds on a draw at full-time are at 4/1.

Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas Results

Both teams found the back of the net five times in the past ten matches between home side Athletic Bilbao and Las Palmas. Best priced odds on BTTS with the bookies are at 1/1.

Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas Betting Tips

Kirian Rodriguez shows decent form right now for Las Palmas, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the La Liga. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Athletic Bilbao, who are strong favourites this coming Wednesday. Siding with Inaki Williams also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six La Liga matches.

San Mames Barria witnessed Athletic Bilbao winning six times in their last 10 matches here, whilst drawing three and losing one as well. Las Palmas claimed six wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 10 games away. One might consider a punt on Athletic Bilbao to draw first blood this coming Wednesday against Las Palmas. The home side scored the first goal of the game in seven of their last 10 home matches. Their visitors scored the first goal in six of their last 10 away games.

Athletic Bilbao managed an average of 1.2 goals in the past ten encounters against Las Palmas, who scored 1.2 goals on average. Over 2.5 goals happened five times, while both teams scored five times. In Athletic Bilbao's last ten games, there have been over 2.5 goals in six of them. They managed to average 2.2 goals goals per match across all tournaments. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Las Palmas's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.8 goals in these matches.