Tenerife vs Athletic Bilbao
Spain – Copa del Rey
Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Kick-off at 20:00 UK/ 21:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López (Santa Cruz de Tenerife).
Coup in the cup against Tenerife Valladolid must have done well, because it distracts from everyday worries in the Segunda Division. Because here the team from the Canary Islands ranks only 18th in the table, one place and one point above the relegation zone.
Last weekend there were 0-0 in the 'derby canario' between Las Palmas and Tenerife - the result with the Tenerife could live well, because the guests were outnumbered for the entire 70 minutes.
The team of former Valencia midfielder Ruben Baraja got the counter is much important in the fight against relegation. Tenerife coach Baraja has taken over Blanquiazules on match day 19, his record has been mixed so far - in the league with seven former midfield strategist has managed two victories in two draws and three defeats as training manager island.
Baraja follow Aritz Lopez Garai, who was released after eight games without a win.
Attractive though: At home, Tenerife still unbeaten under Baraja - note here is 3-1-0, if you count in the cup victory against Valladolid.
Therefore, in the Copa del Rey duel between Tenerife and Athletic Bilbao, we think prognosis attractive home win.
Athletic Bilbao:
Athletic Bilbao is Remise Kings Primera Division. Los Leones has played ten interesting this season, with no team to show more points (Osasuna and Valladolid tied with ten attractive, too).
More recently, Basque really do the trick five times in a row. Results read cadence: 0: 0, 0: 0, 1: 1, 1: 1, 1: 1.
Considering that their Cup match in Elche are also penalties, even six consecutive matches found no winner after 90 minutes.
Therefore, we bet between Tenerife and Athletic Bilbao that this game also ended in a draw after 90 minutes - that go into extra time.
Lots of interesting shows that Basque has serious problems scoring goals, especially abroad. Overall, Bilbao scored only 22 goals in 21 league games, so far only eight goals in opposing stadiums - with only very little away win.
Weakness away from home paired with did not hurt in the attack is a major problem Gaizka Garitano coach. Absent injured striker Aritz Aduritz, Raul Garcia, is actually an attacking midfielder, is the most accurate player with six goals. Lightning-fast Iñaki Williams, actually the main attraction in the attack, only managing four goals. Not enough for the needs of Europe in La Liga, which is why the Bilbao currently only in 9th place.
Tenerife vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions
Tenerife are at home the previous round, and they have taken on Valladolid. Closely-contested game saw the hosts recorded a 2-1 victory, with the winner coming via a penalty on 86 minutes.
Meanwhile, Bilbao are on the road, and they should take the harder route of penalties to overcome Elche, and up to the Round of 16.
If the result of this match-days, Bilbao seems to be the stronger side. Obviously they are part of the La Liga, arguably the best league in Europe, and a major presence there as well.
Citing a star, Basque outfit began their season with a victory over the mighty Barcelona.
On the other hand, are placed in the Segunda Tenerife, and even there, they are hanging by a thread above the relegation line.
On a similar note, the season enters its second phase, Tenerife do not have much time to get distracted in other competitions, as their primary goal remains to avoid relegation. Save notes that the eight teams in the Segunda table separated by just eight points.
In addition, Bilbao had to be careful about their approach to this game, because they have seen what happened to some high-profile teams in the Copa, who thought they could have a comfortable victory against the minnows.
In addition, Tenerife's winless in 15 of their last 20 games overall, and very in nine of their twelve former in front of the home crowd.
Instead, Bilbao unbeaten in eight games before their run-up, and so in 14 of their previous 15. On the way, they are on a run of six games unbeaten, and remains so in 15 of their past 18 trips away from home ,
Happened, only once has a Tenerife kept clean sheets in the last 22 years against these opponents, and only twice have they won in the same period. Also, in this stadium, Bilbao holds a 100% winning record in clashes h2h, barring only those meetings.
Taking all these factors, it was decided that Athletic Bilbao are on course to record a convincing struggled but won on Tuesday.
Tenerife vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips
Athletic Bilbao to Win @ 1.60 (3/5)
Half Time / Full Time: Athletic Bilbao / Athletic Bilbao @ 2.60 (8/5).
