Athletic Bilbao - Granada predictions

With the odds set at 1.29 for a home win, Athletic Bilbao winning is clearly the most likely outcome in this matchup. Bigger upsets have happened, of course, but we wouldn’t expect anything but a decisive home win.

Considering what they’re up against, Granada can’t set their ambitions too high in this match. Playing as visitors at odds of 12.60 for an away win, calling them underdogs seems like an understatement.

Athletic Bilbao were stunned in the last La Liga round when they failed to justify the betting odds which painted them as clear favourites to earn three points (1.72). Instead, the hosts were kept at bay in both halves and were forces to settle for a draw.

Granada displayed admirable form the last time we saw them in a La Liga match. They were ahead at half-time and won the game decisively (2:0), even though their opponents Deportivo Alavés were tagged as hard favourites before kick-off.

Whether they’re playing home or away, Athletic Bilbao games are rarely as exciting as fans might want them to be. Thheir previous five outings all had less than 3 goals at the 90-minute mark.

Our confidence that Granada 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.

The clock is ticking for Granada as we move into round 32. With 8 points needed to be safe from relegation, they’ll have to outdo themselves in this coming matchup if they want to return to the La Liga next season.

Even though we’ve seen Athletic Bilbao and Granada clash multiple times this season, none of the two teams managed to secure a conclusive record. There have several tied games throughout multiple competitions.

Thankfully, Granada will be able to bring out their roster in full force, with no players forced to the sidelines due to injury or suspension. They’re still considered underdogs, mind you, but it’s something to consider.

The best choice for this fixture is quite easy to figure out – an Under 2.5 Goals bet at the odds of 2.28. It’s an almost guaranteed win that’s not too bad in the value department either.