Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas at San Mamés, Bilbao

• Athletic Bilbao is currently in fifth place
• Las Palmas, in ninth place
• They have been performing above expectations

Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas showdown at San Mames is one of the biggest matches of the season.

Athletic Club’s Position and Form: Athletic Bilbao is currently in fifth place in La Liga and has shown impressive form this season, including a notable 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in their previous game​​.

Las Palmas’ Position and Form: Las Palmas, in ninth place, have been performing above expectations. They drew 1-1 against Cadiz in their last match but will need to improve to compete effectively in this fixture​​.

Athletic Bilbao vs Las Palmas

Athletic Bilbao. Photo/Eurosport

Head-to-Head and Historical Context: Las Palmas has a slight edge over Athletic Bilbao in their last 10 encounters, with three wins compared to Bilbao’s two. However, Bilbao has lost only once in their last 11 home matches against Las Palmas​​.

Prediction and Betting Tips: The prediction suggests a victory for Athletic Bilbao with a scoreline of 2-1. Betting tips include Athletic Bilbao to win, over 2.5 goals in the game, Athletic Bilbao to score first, and Inaki Williams to score​​​​.

Odds: Athletic Bilbao is the favorite with odds at 4/11 for a win, while a victory for Las Palmas is at 15/2 and a draw at 18/5. The odds for both teams to score are at EVS, with 8/11 for over 2.5 goals​​.

Villarreal vs Celta Vigo at Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal:

Villareal vs Celta Figo. Photo/Betinum.com

Villarreal’s Situation and Recent Form: Villarreal, with Marcelino as their new manager, is experiencing defensive issues and seems to be involved in a relegation battle. They recently suffered a 4-1 defeat against Real Madrid and a 3-0 loss to Real Sociedad​​.

Celta Vigo’s Situation and Rece

nt Form: Celta Vigo, under Rafa Benitez, showed some resilience with a recent 1-0 win over Granada. They have been performing better than their results suggest and will be looking to upset Villarreal​​.

Team Availability and Predicted Lineups: Villarreal has several players unavailable, including Etienne Capoue and Gerard Moreno. Celta will be without key forward Iago Aspas and defender Joseph Aidoo​​​​.

Prediction and Betting Strategy: Given Villarreal’s leaky defense and Celta’s potential for an upset, a double chance bet in favor of Celta Vigo (to win or draw) is recommended​​.

Odds: Villarreal has odds of 11/8 for a win, with a draw at 5/2 and Celta Vigo at 9/5 to secure a win. Both teams to score is priced at 8/13, and over 3.5 goals is at 2/1​​.

Based on this analysis, for Athletic Club vs Las Palmas, Athletic Bilbao is favored to win, likely with a scoreline around 2-1, considering their strong home record and recent form. For Villarreal vs Celta Vigo, the match appears more balanced, with a slight edge to Villarreal, but the potential for a Celta Vigo upset or a draw is notable due to Villarreal’s current defensive issues.