Santander vs Ath Bilbao (Pick, Prediction, Preview)

In my opinion, the Basque painting departs slightly as a favorite because of the greater hierarchy it possesses and above all because of the existing category difference. For this reason and considering that the local will seek to be rough and combative when playing in his field, we advise you to play a few euros to the simple triumph of the Basques. Always in this class of meetings they give goals when playing with alternating teams the clubs of the first division.

Take into account that Racing has been playing in the Second Division B – Group 1, placing in the second position of the table behind the Cultural Leonesa. He has added 34 points of 10 wins, 4 equal and only 2 drops in total. He stands out for scoring fair goals and for yielding very few on his fence (21 for and 9 against). It comes from winning 2 to 3 Caudal Deportivo as a visitor, registering 3 games without losing in the competition (2 wins and 1 equality).

On the other hand do not forget that the local table has added 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 drop in this condition. Of course, the team after winning 5 games in a row against their people has recorded 3 games without winning (1-1 draw against Cultural Leonesa, defeat 0-1 against Coruxo and 0-0 against Arandina).

Continuing with the analysis you must know that Athletic Bilbao comes from losing 3-1 to Las Palmas by the Santander League, remaining in the eighth position with 20 points. The team is still intense but lacking the necessary to be able to regulate and win two matches in a row. It is expected that the substitutes can resolve this eliminatory in a calm way.

To conclude we tell you that the “Lions” have recorded 2 wins, 1 equality and 4 total drops (7 goals scored and 10 goals received). Before losing to the Sports Union had lost 2-1 against Malaga, 2-1 against Real Madrid and equaled 0-0 against Espanyol. The last victory of the “Lions” playing away from home was against Granada (1-2).

After everything said I play for a victory of the visiting team due to the following reasons: First because Athletic Bilbao, despite being able to play with a mixed or alternate oncena, is still superior to his rival. Therefore, it is logical that the level difference at some point is noticed, either by defensive errors or by spaces left to mark badly. Second because the Basque team will want to recover quickly from the defeat against Las Palmas, being their objective to win to take confidence in the face of the league duel against Eibar. And third, because Racing, despite being a combative and competitive team in its division, remains fragile playing against a higher-level rival.