Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol – Match Preview, Best Odds and Tips

Our betting experts preview the Copa del Rey match between Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Athletic Bilbao take on Espanyol for a match in the Copa del Rey round of 16 this Wednesday at the San Mames.

Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Preview

Athletic Bilbao Form

Judging by their last three matches, we can expect a bit of everything from Athletic Bilbao at the moment. Against Eldense, they came out on top in a 1-6 win, before drawing 0-0 against Osasuna. Most recently, they were left reeling in a 3-1 defeat against Real Sociedad. In their last six Copa del Rey home matches, Athletic Bilbao have two wins, while they’ve drawn two and lost two. They scored six and conceded nine goals.

Espanyol Form

In their last three matches, Espanyol drew 1-1 with Celta Vigo, 2-2 with Girona and beat Getafe by 1-2. Espanyol picked up five wins from a possible six on their recent travels in the Copa del Rey, while scoring 14 and conceding seven goals. They also lost once while drawing none.

Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol⁣ – In-form players

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Alex Berenguer, who is performing well for Athletic Bilbao. He found the back of the net three times in his most recent outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Espanyol. The visitors will be looking to Joselu to find the net once again, after managing four for Espanyol in recent matches.

Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Betting Tips

Full-time result

Athletic Bilbao claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Espanyol won three of their last 10 games away, while drawing four and losing three in this series of matches. Espanyol did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. In their previous 6 outings, Espanyol remained undefeated. Athletic Bilbao have not lost to Espanyol in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Athletic Bilbao scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Espanyol got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Espanyol games. Of the previous 10 outings, Espanyol scored the opening goal five times, whereas Athletic Bilbao were first on target in seven of their last 10 games. Athletic Bilbao have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Espanyol.

Total goals

Athletic Bilbao saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Espanyol’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in these matches.

Match predictions: Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol

To sum up, the upcoming match between Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol seems to be a good betting opportunity.