Athletic Club Bilbao vs Las Palmas – La Liga – Preview

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Sreya

Athletic Club Bilbao vs Las Palmas – Athletic Club Bilbao hosts Las Palmas at Estadio San Mames on 14th April, Friday in a mid-table La Liga fixture.

Athletic Club Bilbao are seventh in the La Liga standings with fifty points after thirty one matches and are coming off a 3-1 loss at the hands of Villarreal. Las Palmas, on the other hand, are in the thirteenth position with thirty eight points and have suffered three losses in their previous six games.

A 4-1 win against Real Betis in their previous league outing helped Las Palmas bounce back from consecutive 3-1 losses to Celta Vigo and Eibar.

Team News

Athletic Club Bilbao do not have any injury or suspension concerns but the visitors will be without the suspended Kevin-Prince Boateng and the ill Jese. Javi Castellano will face a late fitness test as well.

Athletic Club Bilbao Possible Starting Lineup: Kepa, De Marcos, Aymeric Laporte, Yeray Alvarez, Balenziaga, Benat Etxebarria, San Jose, Inaki Williams, Raul Garcia, Iker Muniain, Aduriz.

Las Palmas Possible Starting Lineup: Raul Lizoain, Michel Macedo, Pedro Bigas, Mauricio Lemos, Dani Castellano, Vicente Gomez, Roque Mesa, Jonathan Viera, Tana, Marko Livaja, Halilovic.

“We need to keep hold of the ball if we are to stand any chance in San Mamés. The team has worked really hard and the facilities at Hornillo are perfect for training. We are really happy.

We have a deficit in terms of defence and defending against certain moves, while we are also the team with the highest percentage in terms of bringing the ball out from defence.”

– Quique Setien, Las Palmas.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Athletic Club Bilbao vs Las Palmas H2H Stats, the last five matches between these two clubs have resulted in three draws and one win for either side. While Athletic Club have won five of their last six home matches, Las Palmas have lost seven of their previous eight away matches in the La Liga.

A 2-1 win for Athletic Club Bilbao is the most likely outcome of this game.