Athletic Bilbao Predictions, Analysis and Odds on 01/22/2025

On Wednesday, Beşiktaş welcomes Athletic Bilbao to the Tüpraş Stadyumu for the seventh day of the Europa League, in a duel which promises to be unbalanced. The Istanbulites, 28th in the standings, who have just welcomed Ole Gunnar Solskjær on their bench to replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst, face a delicate situation with only six points on the clock. The arrival of the Norwegian technician will have to quickly produce its effects against the impressive Basques, currently second in their group with sixteen points and a positive goal differential (+9).

Ernesto Valverde's team, which has just demonstrated its good form in La Liga with a convincing victory against Celta (1-2), seems to have the weapons to confirm its dynamic of five consecutive victories in the competition.

The Aigles Noir will have to be particularly vigilant in the second half, having not scored a single goal after the break in their last five matches.

Who is the favorite for Besiktas Istanbul – Athletic Bilbao?

Discover the probabilities for the different 1X2 predictions as well as the best odds for the match between Besiktas Istanbul and Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League.

• Victoire de Besiktas Istanbul : 21% chance.
• Draw : 22% chance.
• Victoire d’Athletic Bilbao : 57% chance.

Besiktas – Athletic Club match details

• Stade: Tüpraş Stadium, Istanbul
• Time: 01/22/2025 4:30 p.m.
• TV channel: Canal+ Foot

The side of Besiktas – Athletic Bilbao

For the football predictions on the Besiktas – Athletic Bilbao match, Bilbao appears as favorite with odds of 1.80.

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Besiktas – Athletic Bilbao: History of confrontations

These two teams will meet for the first time in official competition this Wednesday. There is therefore no history of direct confrontations between Beşiktaş and Athletic Bilbao which allows us to establish trends or identify particular dynamics. This lack of precedent makes any prediction based on head-to-head matches difficult, even if both clubs have already faced other teams from their respective championships. This inaugural match between the two teams therefore promises to be particularly interesting to observe.

Besiktas: News and form

Far from being at the top

Beşiktaş are going through an interesting period of transition, with the recent arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjær at the helm of the team. The latest results show a certain defensive stability, but also difficulties in achieving success in attack, as illustrated by the recent 0-0 draw against Samsunspor, despite a numerical superiority after the expulsion of Van Drongelen (64').

The team remains undefeated in its last five matches, with two wins and three draws, but this record masks a more nuanced reality: the Aigles Noirs are particularly struggling in the second half, having scored no goal after the break in their five last meetings.

Always hope

Solskjær's appointment comes at a crucial time, with the Istanbul club sitting in a modest 28th place in the Europa League with just six points. Only two points separate them from Porto, 18th: there is therefore hope before facing the big name Bilbao and moving to a weaker team like FC Twente.

The Norwegian technician inherits a team which shows encouraging signs in the first half – scoring in 80% of cases in the last five matches – but which struggles to maintain its intensity over the duration of the matches. The successes against BB Bodrumspor (2-1) and Sivasspor (0-1) demonstrate that the team can be effective, but consistency is lacking, as evidenced by the three consecutive draws.

One of Solskjær's priorities will be to capitalize on the performance of Gedson Fernandes, whose precision in front of goal is one of the few positives in the attack. The new coach will also have to solve the conundrum of the second periods, where the team seems to systematically lose intensity, a problem illustrated by the statistic of 100% of matches with less than 1.5 goals in the second half.

Besiktas: Last five matches

Composition probable : Besiktas

Besiktas could field a solid formation with Gunok in goal, protected by a defense composed of Svensson, Uduokhai, Topçu, and Masuaku. In midfield, Al Musrati and Gedson Fernandes should provide balance between defense and attack. The offensive animation would be entrusted to Rashica, João Mário, and Rafa, while Immobile would lead the attacking line up front.

Key points, Beşiktaş:

• Arrival of Solskjær : The club is going through a transition phase with Ole Gunnar Solskjær at the helm, providing defensive stability, but the team is still struggling to achieve success in attack.
• Mixed recent results : Undefeated in the last five matches (2 wins, 3 draws), Beşiktaş displays encouraging performances, but lacks consistency, particularly in the second half.
• Efficiency in the first period : The team scores 80% of the time before the break in its last five matches, but cannot maintain this intensity throughout the matches.
• Problem in the second half : No goals scored after the break in the last five matches, and 100% of matches having less than 1.5 goals in the second half.
• Gedson Fernandes, key element : His precise performances and offensive efficiency are among the few positive points of an attack that still needs to improve.

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Athletic Bilbao: News and form

Checkered results

Athletic Bilbao is going through a contrasting period, marked by checkered results. The recent away victory against Celta Vigo (2-1) allowed the Basques to regain color after two consecutive losses against Osasuna in the Copa del Rey (2-3) and against FC Barcelona in the Super Cup (0 -2). The attacking duo made up of the Williams brothers continues to impress, with Iñaki particularly decisive in recent outings.

The Copa del Rey journey proved more complicated, with a frustrating elimination against Osasuna despite qualifying on penalties against Logroñés in the previous round. This irregularity illustrates the team's difficulties in maintaining a constant level of performance on all counts, even if the quality of play remains generally attractive.

Continue its good momentum in Europe

In the Europa League, Ernesto Valverde's team occupies an excellent second place with sixteen points, tied with Lazio at the top of the standings: the Basques drew on the first day against Roma then went on to win five games of rank.

This performance testifies to the team's solidity on the European scene, where it has a remarkable series of five consecutive victories. However, the defense is showing some signs of fragility, having conceded goals in 80% of its last five games. The team's ability to bounce back, as demonstrated against Celta, suggests interesting potential for the rest of the season, particularly in the Europa League where the Basques seem particularly comfortable.

Before facing Vikotria Plzen on the last day, the Basques, who are five points ahead of Tottenham, 9th and first play-off, hope to garner at least one point to almost certainly validate a direct qualification!

Athletic Bilbao: The last five matches

Composition probable : Athletic Bilbao

For this trip to Istanbul, Ernesto Valverde should renew the 4-4-2 which proved its worth during the last match against Celta Vigo. The absence of Oihan Sancet, injured in the ankle, should be compensated by the duo Ruiz de Galarreta – Beñat Prados in the midfield. The Williams pair in attack, with Iñaki and Nico, will certainly be brought back to provide the necessary speed on the counter: Berenguer and Gomez will be up front. In defense, the Gorosabel-Vivian-Yeray-Boiro quartet, which has shown great solidity in recent outings, should be maintained. Unai Simón will logically keep his place in the goals, despite competition from Agirrezabala.

Key points, Athletic Bilbao:

• Irregular results lately : After two consecutive defeats (Osasuna and Barcelona), the team returned to winning ways with an away success against Celta Vigo (2-1).
• Williams brothers in good shape : The attacking duo, led by Iñaki Williams, remains one of the team's major assets thanks to their decisive impact in the last matches.
• Solid European track record : In the Europa League, Bilbao occupies second place in the ranking with five consecutive victories, demonstrating great consistency on the European scene.
• Defensive fragility : Although efficient offensively, the team has conceded goals in 80% of its last five matches, a point to improve for the next rounds.
• Direct qualification objective : With five points ahead of the first play-off, Bilbao can secure direct qualification for the Europa League by obtaining a point against Viktoria Plzen on the last day.

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