Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Athletic Bilbao
Match Time & Date:
19/10/2024
14:00
Prediction: 1-0
Espanyol
Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol square off against each other at Estadio San Mames in what is expected to be an entertaining La Liga game. The Lions are eyeing their third home win of the process, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Pacey winger Nico Williams is a major doubt, while defender Aitor Paredes misses out through suspension. Fellow defender Yeray Alvarez remains in the recovery room.
Los Periquitos, on the other hand, are a team with two faces. Espanyol are tough to beat at home, but given their poor away record in the new Primera Division campaign, home win should be considered. When the two teams met at “San Mames” in the Copa del Rey last year, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the Basque outfit. All Javi Puado, Leandro Cabrera, and Eduardo Exposito are out of contention with injuries for the visiting team.
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 (Espanyol):
Espanyol are a Catalan club that plays in Spanish La Liga. Espanyol were founded in 1900 and their original name was Sociedad Espanola de Football. In 1901 the Catalan club changed its name to Club Espanol de Futbol. Los Periquitos used to play in bright yellow shirts in the past, but current colour of the team’s home kit is blue and white.
Espanyol’s fiercest rivals are Barcelona and the two teams face each other in the Catalan derby (Derbi barceloni). Espanyol have always been in Barca’s shadow, but it has to be noted that los Periquitos have won four Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup trophies).
The likes of Raul Tamudo, Jose Maria, Antonio Argiles and Mauricio Pochettino are players with most appearances for the Catalan outfit. Espanyol play their home games at Estadio Cornella-El Prat and the capacity of the stadium is 40,500. Los Periquitos have never participated in the Champions League.
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