Fenerbahce vs Athletic Bilbao prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 11, 2024
In the sixth round of the UEFA Europa League, a match between Fenerbahçe and Athletic Bilbao will take place. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, in Istanbul, with a 16:30 CET kickoff. I’m suggesting a bet on the goal-scoring potential of this match.
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Match Preview
Fenerbahçe continues to dream of winning the Turkish championship, a title the club hasn't claimed in ten years. José Mourinho has been brought in to turn things around, but the team’s performance this season hasn’t been ideal so far.
The Istanbul side is already six points behind Galatasaray in the Turkish league and currently sits in 15th place in the Europa League standings. Fenerbahçe has only lost to AZ Alkmaar but can boast a draw at home against Manchester United.
Athletic Bilbao is regarded as a cup team, a status confirmed by their results in the Europa League. After a draw in their opening match against Roma, the Spaniards have been flawless, sitting atop the group alongside Lazio and Eintracht Frankfurt.
The trip to Istanbul won’t be easy, but Athletic is in good form. After 17 matches, the club occupies 4th place in La Liga, which is a solid intermediate result.
Match Facts
- Fenerbahçe has won their last three home matches.
- Athletic Bilbao is on a five-match winning streak.
- Fenerbahçe averages 2.4 goals per game at home, while Athletic scores an average of 1.2 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Fenerbahçe: Livaković, Müldür, Akaydin, Djiku, Kostić, Fred, Amrabat, Tadić, Saint-Maximin, Šimanski, Džeko.
- Athletic Bilbao: Agirrezabala, Berchiche, Paredes, Vivian, De Marcos, Prados, Ruiz, Sancet, I. Williams, N. Williams, Guruzeta.
Head-to-Head
The teams have never met officially.
Prediction
This match promises to be one of the most exciting in the sixth round of the Europa League. I believe the game will be dynamic, and I’m betting on both teams to score.
