Athletic Bilbao vs Real Valladolid
Spain – LaLiga
Date: Sunday, 20 October 2019
Kick-off at 17:30 UK / 18:30 CET
Venue: Estadio San Mamés (Bilbao).
Athletic Bilbao v Valladolid News Team
Despite starting the season rampage, host since the fall of pace, remaining winless in their last three meetings. Real Valladolid on the way to San Mames on Sunday night, Bilbao will be presented with a golden opportunity to get back to winning ways.
Form in Bilbao since dipped the most part, started with a draw against Leganes. The fans would be forgiven for thinking it was just a one-off situation, the team suffered two more losses on the spin.
Close 1-0 margin defeat to Valencia and Celta Vigo has suddenly put so much pressure on head coach Gaizka Garitano. Managers now have to go back to the drawing board to try to figure out where his problem lies.
The position of Real Valladolid in La Liga may be deceiving but they have been in top form in recent weeks. They are now unbeaten in their last three games, especially the hard-fought draw against Atletico Madrid at home.
However, it must be shown that their overall record this season has been largely disappointing, managing only two wins so far. Also, they have been on the wrong end of a humbling defeat twice on their travels.
When it comes to head-to-head meetings, Bilbao has really rampant and easy advantage lies in their court. The visitors have not been coping well on their visit to San Mames, after losing six of their last seven matches at this ground. The last time they celebrate the victory against this opposition on this ground came as far as 2004.
Furthermore, despite the dip in form that the host has experienced in recent weeks, they have managed to clean sheets in three of their last four clash at San Mames. With home advantage on their side, Athletic Bilbao had to have this game in the bag.
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Valladolid Predictions
The hosts had fallen out of their groove and will welcome Real Valladolid in the back of three games without a win. After saving no more than one point against Leganes, the home team suffered back to back defeats against Valencia and Celta Vigo. That both by a narrow 1-0 scorecard.
On the other hand, Real Valladolid are unbeaten in three previous clashes, the last of which saw them holding Atletico Madrid to a stalemate at home. However, visitors still have only two wins under their belts from their matchups so far and have conceded defeat twice already on the road.
To make matters worse for the faithful journey, guests have not been able to overcome in their previous visit to the Estadio San Mames. The far side have lost six of their past seven trips to the stadium, with their last taste of success came way back in 2004.
In addition, although the current dip in form, the hosts have come out on top with a clean sheet in hand in three of their last four clash here. With home advantage to help them, Athletic Bilbao had to have this one in the bag.
Furthermore, the home team has been really lively from the start, in their matchups at home, and has scored three of their previous four goals in the first half of the match. With their last head to head meeting here also display a goal before the break, by all means, wait no later than the opening forty-five minutes for the deadlock to be broken on Sunday.
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Valladolid Betting tips
Full-time result: Athletic Bilbao @ 1.66 (2/3)
During the first half of 0.5 goals @ 1.60 (3/5).
