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Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Preview & Tips - Bilbao backed to win at home in La Liga

Eddy Tora

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Last updated: 06 Feb 2022

Eddy Tora 06 Feb 2022

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Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol preview for Monday’s La Liga match
The game is being played at San Mamés (8pm GMT)
Espanyol have lost 3 of their last 4 matches
Can Bilbao maintain their impressive form?
Predictions, tips, stats & team news

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Athletic Bilbao beat Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey last time out (Getty)

Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Preview

Athletic Bilbao are flying high after knocking Barcelona and Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey. With Espanyol regularly losing on the road, this should be a routine home win in La Liga.

Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Preview
Head to Head
Athletic Bilbao Form
Athletic Bilbao Team News
Espanyol Form
Espanyol Team News
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Live Stream FAQ

Athletic Bilbao have won 1-0 in their last 2 matches (all competitions).
Espanyol have lost 3 of their last 4 matches (all competitions).
Espanyol have lost 10 of their last 15 away matches (La Liga).

Head to Head

Athletic Bilbao have a 78-66 advantage Espanyol with 39 draws in 183 matches.

Athletic Bilbao Form

Athletic Bilbao went undefeated in their opening four matches in 2022. The run was ended in a 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid in the Super Cup final.

Marcelino’s side bounced back by beating Barcelona in the Copa del Rey. The game went to extra time where Iker Muniain’s penalty secured a 3-2 victory.

Bilbao returned to La Liga with a 1-0 win at Rayo Vallecano. They are coming off a 1-0 win against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey quarter finals, Álex Berenguer scoring the winner in the 89th minute.

Athletic Bilbao Team News

Midfielders Unai Vencedor and Nico Williams are doubtful.

Espanyol Form

Espanyol are struggling in 2022. They got past Ponferradina in the Copa del Rey, winning the penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.

Vicente Moreno’s side returned to La Liga with 2-1 defeat against Elche, 2-1 defeat at Mallorca in the Copa del Rey and a 2-2 draw at Cadiz with Raúl de Tomás equalising in the 95th minute.

Espanyol are coming off a 4-1 defeat against Real Betis. Raúl de Tomás opened the scoring, but they were poor after that and can have no complaints.

Espanyol Team News

Midfielder Yangel Herrera is doubtful.

Striker Raúl de Tomás is suspended.

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Verdict

Athletic Bilbao v Espanyol

Athletic Bilbao recently knocked Barcelona and Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey. Espanyol’s poor away form in La Liga is expected to continue at San Mames.

Athletic Bilbao Win

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