Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Athletic Bilbao
Match Time & Date:
11/05/2025
18:30
Prediction: 1-0
Alaves
Estadio San Mames will be packed when Athletic Bilbao and Deportivo Alaves lock horns in the Basque derby on Sunday. The Lions played out a goalless draw with fellow Basque outfit Real Sociedad at the weekend, but they are seen as hot favourites to beat los Babazorros in front of home fans. Both Alex Berenguer and Andoni Gorosabel are back from suspension, while Oihan Sancet remains in the recovery room. Star winger Nico Williams is expected to recover in time to face Alaves.
Eduardo Coudet’s troops, on the other hand, did well to hold Atletico Madrid to a goalless draw at the weekend. Deportivo Alaves are likely to adopt yet another defence-minded approach against Bilbao, but preventing the Lions from finding the net at “San Mames” is easier said than done. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team ahead of the trip to Bilbao.
Highlighted Player (Iñaki Williams):
Inaki Williams is one of the most talented Spanish players. The pacey winger, who plays as a centre-forward as well, started his senior career at Basconia, scoring seven goals in 18 appearances for the club. In 2014 he moved to Athletic Bilbao, but he played for the reserve team at the beginning.
Inaki impressed in the 2014/2015 season with Athletic Bilbao B and, as a result, he was given a chance to prove his worth in the Spanish top flight with the first team. The Spanish footballer made his La liga debut on December 6, 2014, replacing injured attacker Aritz Aduriz in a 1-0 loss to Cordoba.
Inaki Williams represented Spain at the 2017 U21 European Championship in Poland and he played 20 minutes in a 1-0 loss to Germany in the final of the tournament. Speaking of the senior squad, the Athletic Bilbao footballer made his Spain debut in a 3-1 victory over Bosnia on May 29, 2016. Inaki Williams was born in Bilbao on June 15, 1994.
Highlighted Team (Alaves):
Alaves is a Spanish football club located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava. The club were founded in 1921 and they play their home games at Estadio Mendizorrotza. The capacity of the stadium is 19,840 and it has to be noted that it is the third oldest stadium in Spanish football. After spending several years in the Spanish Segunda Division, los Babazorros returned to the top flight in 2016.
The color of Alaves’ home kit is blue and white and the club’s local rivals are fellow Basque sides Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, Osasuna and Eibar. Alaves made it to the UEFA CUP final in 2001, but they were beaten by Liverpool 5-4 in a thrilling football clash. Anyhow, that is still regarded as the club’s biggest success. Los Babazorros booked their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on four occasions and they have yet to win the Primera Division trophy.
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