Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Ludogorets Razgrad
Athletic Club
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On Thursday, November 7, the fourth round of the UEFA Europa League will feature several matches. One of these will see Ludogorets face Athletic Bilbao at 18:45 CET. I recommend a bet on the match winner.
Ludogorets - Athletic Bilbao: Match Facts and H2H
- Ludogorets has won their last three matches with a 12-0 goal difference, while Athletic is unbeaten in their last four matches.
- Ludogorets has not won any of their first three Europa League games this season and has yet to score a goal.
- Athletic Bilbao is undefeated in the tournament after their first three matches.
- None of Ludogorets' last six home games have ended in a draw.
- Ludogorets scores in both halves more frequently than Athletic Bilbao, with 32% compared to 20%.
- Ludogorets has won 56% of their games without conceding, while Bilbao has done so in 27% of their matches.
- Ludogorets and Athletic Bilbao have never faced each other, making this their first meeting.
Ludogorets - Athletic Bilbao: Match Preview
Ludogorets is performing excellently on the domestic front, currently holding the top position with 37 points from 13 rounds and a nine-point lead over their closest competitor. However, their European campaign is struggling. In three Europa League games, they have yet to win, with a 0-2 loss to Slavia in the first round, a 0-0 draw, and another 0-2 loss. This leaves them with just one point and no goals scored.
In contrast, Athletic Bilbao has had a strong Europa League performance. They drew 1-1 with Roma in the first round, then defeated AZ Alkmaar 2-0 and Slavia 1-0. With seven points from three rounds, they are among the top eight teams in the Europa League.
Their La Liga campaign, however, is less stable, as they sit in sixth place with 19 points from 12 matches. Athletic has four draws, three losses, and five wins, with only a two-point gap from fourth place, so they remain within reach of climbing higher.
Ludogorets - Athletic Bilbao: Probable Lineups
- Ludogorets: Padt; Witry, Verdon, Almeida, Son; Marques, Caamara, Chochev, Duarte, Rick; Duaa
- Athletic Bilbao: Agirrezabala; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Prados; I. Williams, Berenguer, N. Williams; Djalo
Prediction
Ludogorets is strong in Bulgaria but has struggled on the European stage. Athletic Bilbao, despite some domestic challenges, has done well in the Europa League. The Basque team has a higher-quality squad, and I believe they will secure a win in this match. The odds for this outcome are 1.77.
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