Athletic Bilbao - Getafe predictions

The home team is the obvious choice for anyone looking to bet on favourites. The match is not completely one-sided, though, which is why you may actually get worthwhile returns.

Getafe stand next to no chance at beating the hosts in this match. For instance, most bookies online offer odds of 6.00 for an away win, indicating a very small chance of success.

Athletic Bilbao played at Elche in the previous round and walked away with a single point won in a 0:0 draw after a prolonged stalemate throughout the game’s runtime. Neither side is particularly happy with that match - Athletic Bilbao had favourable betting odds while their opponents were playing at home.

Although the previous round didn’t end well for Getafe, it can’t really be called a disappointment. It was a narrow 0:1 loss against vastly stronger opposition - Real Madrid. Considering the 7.38 odds Getafe had to win, most spectators expected complete domination.

Our confidence that Getafe will manage to hold their composure in an away game is shaky. They have over 5 concessions on record in their latest 3 visiting games alone.

Getafe are 3 points behind a Europa League qualifying spot, and reaching it is likely their main goal for the time being. On one hand, the season is still in its early stages, leaving plenty of time to get there. On the other, this matchup against Athletic is heavily in the home team’s favour, and the visitors will be lucky to earn even a single point.

The two teams last met in the previous season when Athletic won the clash with a convincing goal difference. Their fans are expecting another clear-cut triumph and the bookmakers tend to agree.

Saturday's matchup will feature both teams at full strength, allowing for a fair and competitive game.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 2.60, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.