Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe Predictions

The Spanish La Liga season gets started this Thursday for another season of action. The first game in the Spanish league sees Athletic Bilbao take on Getafe at the Estadio de San Mames.

Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe Key Stats

• Athletic Bilbao have won 3 of their last 6 games
• Getafe have won just 1 game since the 27th April 2024
• Over 2.5 match goals have been scored in 5 of the last 6 Bilbao games
• Getafe have scored just 2 goal in their last 6 games
• Getafe haven’t beaten Athletic Bilbao in La Liga since February 2020

Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe Previous Meetings

This game is set to be the 39th meeting between these two teams. Athletic Bilbao do have the advantage having won 12 of those meetings compared to Getafe’s 9 wins. However, more often than not, this game ends with a draw having happened in 17 of the 38 already played matches.

Interestingly, Athletic Club are on an impressive eight game unbeaten run against Getafe in La Liga with Getafe’s last victory against this Thursday’s opponents coming way back in February 2020.

The most recent meeting between the two sides came in May 2024 and ended in a 2-0 victory for Los Leones thanks to a brace from Inaki Williams. Something they will look to repeat in this one.

Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe Team News & Predicted Lineups

Athletic Bilbao come into this game with a large number of absentees. Unai Simon, Oscar De Marcos, Alvaro Djalo and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta are all expected to miss out with Julen Agirrezabala, Nico Serrano and Adu Are all also fitness concerns.

Similarly Getafe have a few potential omissions. Borja Mayoral is in the final stages of his recovery from a knee injury suffered recently. Djene Dakonam could also miss out as he edges closer to a move to the Saudi Pro League. However, he is still available for selection so could make an appearance.

Athletic Bilbao - Alex Padilla, Andoni Gorosabel, Yeray Alvarez, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Mikel Vesga, Benat Prados, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams, Gorka Guruzeta

Getafe - David Soria, Juan Iglesias, Aberdin, Omar Alderete, Diego Rico, Luis Milla, Mauro Arambarri, Jesus Santiago, Alex Sola, Peter, Carles Perez

Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe Player To Watch - Nico Williams

There has been plenty of speculation over Nico Williams this summer. Especially after his performances at the Euros this summer. However, coming into this game Williams is not only still an Athletic Bilbao player but he is now rocking the number 10.

Now with it looking as though he may be staying for another season it will be interesting to see if he can keep up his performances not just from the summer but from last season as well. He is the man to keep an eye on for sure.

Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe Prediction

Considering Bilbao’s fairly decent form and Getafe’s not so good form it is fairly easy to make a judgement on how this game is going to go. This especially alongside the goals record of Bilbao - both when it comes to scoring as well as conceding - despite Getafe’s struggles in front of goal recently.

If Bilbao’s main men turn up to this game - especially against what is a weaker Getafe side - there will be no stopping them and we would expect them to run rampant.

With that in mind, our team of professional tipping experts have determined that backing odds of 6/4 for Athletic Bilbao To Win and Over 2.5 Match Goals is the way to go in this game. £10 potentially returning up to £25 making it our best value tip for this fixture.

Where To Watch Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe

This game is set to kick off at 18:00 on Thursday 15th August 2024 and you can check out all of the action live with a subscription to Premier Sports. The game is being shown on Premier Sports 1.