Besiktas vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions & Tips – Double Chance in the Europa League
- Athletic Bilbao might rest some of their big stars in Turkey
- Besiktas are tipped to extend their unbeaten run
- Check out our match preview for this UEL clash
Besiktas vs Athletic Bilbao Preview
Athletic Bilbao have already played four games this month and might rest some of their players in Turkey. Besiktas are unbeaten in their last five contests, so I will back them in the double chance market.
- Besiktas vs Athletic Bilbao Preview
- Stats
- HTH
- Form
- Team News
- Predicted Starting Lineups
Stats
- Besiktas are unbeaten in their last 5 matches.
- Athletic Bilbao are winless in 3 of their last 4 matches.
HTH
This is going to be the second head to head match between these two sides.
Besiktas have won the first meeting 3-1 in November 2004 (Europa League).
Form
Besiktas have been struggling in the Europa League campaign this season, claiming six points in six games (two wins, four defeats) but still have a decent chance to reach the playoffs.
The Black Eagles were defeated in their last two UEL appearances, losing to Maccabi Tel Aviv 3-1 and Bodo/Glimt 2-1 in mid-December.
They recently appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the new head manager. His debut match was last weekend against Samsunspor, ending in a goalless draw even though Besiktas had 2.25-0.63 expected goals, 65% possession and 24-5 shots.
Athletic Bilbao are having an amazing run in the Europa League so far, sharing top of the table with Lazio, both teams collecting 16 points in six games.
After starting the competition with a 1-1 draw against Roma, the Basque side claimed five straight wins against AZ 2-0, Slavia Prague 1-0, Ludogorets 2-1, Elfsborg 3-0 and Fenerbahce 2-0.
They also claimed a 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo last weekend in La Liga, Alex Berenguer and Dani Vivian finding the net in second half.
Team News
Baktiyor Zaynutdinov, Tayyib Sanuc, Emrecan Terzi, Gabriel Paulista and Necip Uysal are injured for the home team.
Athletic Bilbao has only one name on their injury list. Attacking midfielder Oihan Sancet will miss this match due to an ankle sprain.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Besiktas: Gunok, Svensson, Uduokhai, Topcu, Masuaku, Fernandes, Al Musrati, Rashica, Rafa Silva, Muci, Immobile
Athletic Bilbao: Agirrezabala, Paredes, Yuri, Vivian, De Marcos, Jauregizar, Ruiz de Galarreta, Unai Gomez, Berenguer, Alvaro Djalo, Guruzeta
Verdict
Athletic Bilbao are very close to securing Top 8 placement and might rest some of their key players in Turkey. Besiktas are on a five-game unbeaten run and I will back them to claim at least one point on Wednesday.
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