AS Roma vs Athletic Club Prediction

On Thursday 26th September 2024, the UEFA Europa League campaign continues with what is sure to be a very close encounter between Italian Serie A side AS Roma and Athletic Club from Spanish La Liga.

AS Roma vs Athletic Club Key Stats

• Roma have won just 1 of their last 6 games
• Athletic Club have won 4 of their last 5 matches
• Roma have only conceded 3 goals in 5 games
• Athletic Club have scored 10 goals in 6

AS Roma vs Athletic Club Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

This is bound to be an intriguing battle between two high quality sides. Both with prowess in Europe as two very well known sides.

AS Roma will be looking to recreate their UEFA Europa Conference League victory in 2022 while Athletic Club will be looking to make their mark in this period of great talent with their first European trophy ever.

AS Roma Preview: Unbreakable Defence

Predicted Lineup - Mathew Ryan, Gianluca Mancini, Mario Hermoso, Evan Ndicka, Mehmet Zeki Celik, Manu Kone, Bryan Cristante, Stephan El Shaarawy, Matias Soule, Tommaso Baldanzi, Artem Dovbyk

This season AS Roma have proven tough to break down. While they only sit 10th in the Italian Serie A after five games they have only conceded three goals. This while keeping three clean sheets as well.

They have a lot of quality in their squad, one of which comes from new addition Artem Dovbyk. Dovbyk had a fantastic season last year earning him a move to Roma. He scored 25 goals in 34 games for La Liga side Girona. Facing Spanish opposition again he will be hopeful to get on the scoresheet here.

Athletic Club Preview: Goals Galore

Predicted Lineup - Julen Agirrezabala, Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Yuri, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Vesga, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Alejandro Berenguer, Gorka Guruzeta

Athletic Club have a tremendous squad filled with some very talented players. Arguably one of the best squads they have had in years.

And this has been proven by their remarkable start to the season. They currently sit third place in the league, just one point off Real Madrid in 2nd. Not only this but they have scored a remarkable 11 goals already this campaign.

Although they are expected to miss out on main man Nico Williams - following his sprained ankle injury - they will still be with his brother Inaki Williams in this game who has so often proved himself to be a proven goalscorer as well. Last season he managed 12 goals. Can he match or even beat that tally this year?

Head To Head Stats: AS Roma vs Athletic Club

This match will actually be the first time that either of these sides have faced one another.

In fact Athletic Club have never faced opposition from the Serie A before this game.

AS Roma on the other hand have faced Spanish opposition on plenty of occasions. The most notable of those games being their historic 3-0 victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League in 2018. Can they repeat that here?

Betting Tips For AS Roma vs Athletic Club: Attack vs Defence

AS Roma come into this match with home advantage and a very solid defensive record. However, Bilbao have a strong attack and have proven to score a lot of goals. This making for what is sure to be a very interesting contest.

We can’t help but think the even nature of this contest will mean this game ends in a draw however expect Athletic Bilbao to get off to a fast start in this game dominating the opening 45.

That is why our team of tipping experts have selected Half Time/Full Time Athletic Club/Draw in this match. And with odds of 16/1, £10 has the potential to return a staggering £170 making it our best value pick.

(Odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: AS Roma vs Athletic Club

AS Roma 1-1 Athletic Club

As mentioned this is sure to be an exciting game with Roma’s formidable defence taking on Bilbao’s sensational attack. Not much separates the two sides so expect this match to end in a 1-1 draw.

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