Athletic Bilbao travel to Sevilla in La Liga in high spirits after progressing to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) in midweek.
Indeed, two of our three recommended bets came through as Bilbao ran out 3-1 winners, which saw them go through 4-3 on aggregate. That was a much-needed victory as they had previously gone three games without a win in all competition.
Sevilla also won last time out as they beat Real Sociedad 1-0 away from home in La Liga, extending their unbeaten run in the division to four matches. However, they are winless in three matches against Bilbao, so it will be interesting to see how this clash pans out.
How the bookies view it: Bilbao favourites for successive wins
Given their superior league position, as Bilbao are six places higher than 10th-placed Sevilla in fourth, it is not a surprise to see them as favourites for this one. They are at 7/5 odds with BoyleSports to win, while Sevilla are at 9/5 and a draw at 11/5.
Recent head-to-head: A point apiece in Bilbao
In the reverse fixture, Bilbao were denied victory by a late equaliser for Sevilla in a 1-1 draw. Indeed, an unfortunate own goal from Alex Padilla in the 90th minute earned the visitors a point, after Mikel Jauregizar had given the hosts the lead.
Players to watch: Nico Williams in great form
Chidera Ejuke scored the winner against Sociedad last time out, and he will be hoping to have a similar impact against Bilbao.
Nico Williams is in great goalscoring form, as his brace against Roma last time out made it three goals in two games for him. BoyleSports are offering 4/1 odds for the Spanish winger to find the back of the net again against Sevilla, which seems like a generous price.
Predicted lineups
Akor Adams and Ruben Vargas remain out injured for Sevilla, while Nemanja Gudelj could also miss out.
Bilbao could be without key player Oihan Sancet, but Yeray Alvarez, who was suspended in midweek in the UEL, will return to the squad.
Sevilla: Nyland, Carmona, Bade, Salas, Pedrosa, Agoume, Sow, Lukebakio, Saul, Ejuke, Romero.
Athletic Bilbao: Simon, Gorosabel, Yeray, Paredes, Boiro, Jauregizar, Prados, Bereneguer, Gomez, N Williams, I Williams.
Anything else catch the eye?
The last few H2Hs have been very low-scoring, with no clash seeing more than two goals scored in the previous eight meetings. Therefore, backing Under 2.5 Total Goals at 4/7 with BoyleSports seems sensible.
The cagey aspect of these meetings suggests that it may take time for both teams to break each other down, so backing the first goal to be scored in the second half at 9/4 with BoyleSports seems another tempting bet.
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