Athletic Bilbao vs Elfsborg – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips, 28/11/2024

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Predictions for Athletic Bilbao vs Elfsborg

Prediction 1: Athletic Bilbao to win and under 3.5 goals – 1.80

Athletic Bilbao boasts an impeccable home record in this season’s Europa League, remaining unbeaten while not conceding any goals at San Mamés. Elfsborg has shown resilience, going unbeaten in their last four games overall, but they face a tough challenge against a Bilbao side on a three-game winning streak in Europe.

Prediction 2: Both teams NOT to score – 1.60

With Bilbao’s defensive discipline at home, they have kept clean sheets in all their European matches this season. Elfsborg, despite an attacking threat led by Michael Baidoo, may find it difficult to break through.

Match Preview for Athletic Bilbao vs Elfsborg

Athletic Bilbao: Ernesto Valverde’s side is in strong form, unbeaten in their last six games across all competitions. They come into this fixture with the momentum of a 2-1 win over Ludogorets in their previous Europa League match. San Mamés has been a fortress, with the team conceding zero goals at home in this competition.

Elfsborg: The Swedish side, managed by Oscar Hiljemark, has improved recently, avoiding defeat in their last four matches. However, their European campaign has been less convincing, as they sit lower in the standings with just four points from four games. They need at least a draw to keep their qualification hopes alive but face an uphill battle against Bilbao.

Predicted Starting Lineups for Athletic Bilbao vs Elfsborg

Athletic Bilbao: Agirrezabala; De Marcos, Alvarez, Paredes, Boiro; Diaz, Serrano; Gomez, N. Williams, Berenguer; Guruzeta.

Elfsborg: Rapp; Henriksson, Ibrahim, Bundgaard, Kaib; Thomasen, Hedlund; Ouma, Holten, Qasem; Baidoo