Our prediction for this Europa League match:
Athletic Bilbao
Match Time & Date:
13/03/2025
18:45
Prediction: 1-1
AS Roma
A spot in the Europa League quarter-finals will be at stake when Athletic Club and Roma lock horns at Estadio San Mames on Thursday evening. The Lions aim to overcome a one-goal deficit in front of their loyal fans and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Giallorossi. Experienced forward Inaki Williams is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with Mallorca, while midfielder Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta is back from suspension.
The Romans, on the other hand, are on a six-game winning run in all competitions. As Claudio Ranieri is doing a great job with the Stadio Olimpico outfit, we believe that there is a big value in betting on draw. Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes is back from suspension, while Gianluca Mancini returns to the starting XI after serving a one-game ban in a 1-0 win over Empoli at the weekend.
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 (AS Roma):
AS Roma is a professional football club based in Rome. Roma were founded by a merger in 1927 and they play in the Italian Serie A. Roma’s fiercest rivals are Lazio and it has to be noted that both capital clubs play their home games at Stadio Olimpico. The two local rivals face each other in the Derby della Capitale, which is considered one of the most exciting derbies in the world of football.
The Giallorossi (The Yellow and Reds) have won three Serie A titles (1941/1942, 1982/1983, 2000/2001), while winning nine Coppa Italia trophies. The colour of Roma’s shirts is imperial purple with a golden yellow trim. A number of top-class footballers were part of Roma in the past, but Francesco Totti is undisputedly the club’s biggest legend.The Prince of Rom made his 601 appearances for Roma on 14 May, 2016 when the Giallorossi recorded a 3-1 win over Milan at Stadio San Siro.
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