Logrones vs Athletic Bilbao prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 4, 2024
Logrones
In the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey, Logroñés will face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday, January 4. The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM Central European Time. I suggest betting on the winner of this game.
Preview of the Match
Logroñés has, in a sense, become the successor to the team that played in La Liga at the turn of the century before being dissolved in 2009.
The current club languishes in the depths of Spanish football and has never reached the top division. Logroñés is currently striving to return to Segunda, but competition for promotion is quite fierce. Interestingly, the team successfully defeated Eibar and Girona in the earlier rounds of the Copa del Rey.
Last season, Athletic triumphed in the Copa del Rey for the first time in 40 years and finished fifth in La Liga. In the Europa League, the team confidently leads its group and is unlikely to lose its place in the top 8. Domestically, however, the Basques have been truly impressive.
Athletic sits in fourth place, just two points behind Barcelona, which is a significant achievement. Notably, the Bilbao side begins their title defense in the Copa del Rey from the Round of 32.
Match Facts
- Logroñés has not conceded a goal in their last five matches.
- Athletic is unbeaten in 14 consecutive matches.
- Logroñés averages 1.6 goals per game at home, while Athletic also averages 1.6 goals per game away from home.
Probable Lineups
- Logroñés: Royo, Almandos, Monreal, Fernández, Arnau, Garrido, Aliaga, Ricky, Martínez, Fachín, Nájera.
- Athletic Bilbao: Simón, Berchiche, Paredes, Vivian, Gorosabel, Zarraga, Galarreta, N. Williams, I. Williams, Sancet, Guruzeta.
Head-to-Head
The teams have never faced each other at an official level.
Prediction
The visitors should not encounter significant problems against such a modest opponent. The key is to avoid repeating Girona's mistakes. I suggest betting on Athletic's victory with a -1 goal handicap.
