The fourth round of the Copa del Rey, in their games of the return, has the duel that will take place on Thursday, December 22, at the Estadio de San Mamés between Athletic Bilbao and Racing Santander, as one of the most interesting week. And is that, despite the fact that the duel puts in battle two teams with very different objectives and potentials today, these are two historical teams in Spain. The result of the first leg (victory of the Basque team by 1-2) is certain to leave the tie somewhat decanted, but it is true that Racing will make things complicated and will not lower their arms.
The home team, Athletic Bilbao, occupy a good seventh place in the league, once they have managed to overcome the group stage of the Europa League. So far, the lions have played twenty-three official matches (sixteen in the league, six in the Europa League and one in the cup), having won twelve wins, three draws and eight losses, with thirty-four goals in favor And thirty-one against. In the current series, the team that trains Ernesto Valverde has only lost a game in the last five that has played officially, with three victories and a draw. At home. The Basque team in eleven official matches adds nine victories, a draw and a defeat in the first game that played in their feud, against FC Barcelona, yes.
Valverde has a sure low, Beñat Etxebarria, while the goal is profiled Gorka Iraizoz, who played the first leg.
Once Probable: Gorka Iraizoz, Oscar de Marcos, Eneko Bóveda, Aymeric Laporte, Mikel Balenziaga, Mikel San José, Raúl García, Javier Eraso, Markel Susaeta, Sabin Merino and Iñaki Williams.
Copa del Rey On the other hand, the visiting team, Racing de Santander, is fulfilling for the moment with its objectives in the season, since it occupies the second place of the group 1 of the Second Division B, reason why it is in disposition to achieve The promotion to LaLiga 123. So far he has played twenty-two official matches, the three corresponding to the King’s Cup and nineteen league. The balance is fourteen wins, five draws and three losses, with thirty goals in favor and fourteen against. The current series of Racing is similar to that of the Basque team, having only lost a match of the last seven that has played, with four wins and two draws. Away from home Santander’s team is strong, having only lost once, against Poferradina in the league, adding five victories and three draws in nine games.
Angel Viadero, Racing coach has five men indisposed, we speak of César Diaz, Borja Granero, Óscar Fernández, Israel Port and Corcoles, although Dani Aquino will form from start to finish.
Once Probable: Raúl Domínguez, Samuel Llorca, Miguel Gándara, Leonel Bontempo, Mikel Santamaría, Javier Cobo, Álvaro Peña, Alberto Gómez, Héber Pena, Mohamed Coulibaly and Dani Aquino
When making a forecast we must keep in mind that although Racing is a very strong team away from home, the tie has a clear favorite. The only option is to promote a match with alternatives, so betting that the two teams will be a good idea.
Tip: Both teams to score / YES
Stake: 7/10
Odds: 2.05 at bet365
