Athletic Bilbao vs Granada Predictions & Best Bets | Picking Against the Spread
In a Europa League position right now, Athletic Bilbao (16-6-9; 57 points) welcome Granada (3-20-8; 17 points), who are looking at the real threat of being relegated, at San Mamés on Friday. The action starts at 21:00! Athletic Bilbao, who have had 11 wins in the most recent 20 matches, will head into this match at home in front of their supporters.
Athletic Bilbao and Granada last met each other in December 11, 2023 and the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Athletic Bilbao have a record of 6-1-3 in their last matches against Granada. Athletic Bilbao have scored 13 goals across these head-to-head matches compared to Granada’s 14.
Athletic Bilbao vs Granada Prediction
According to the bookmakers, there is no doubt as to who will win this game. Betway have Granada as the favorites with odds of 1.26, while the Athletic Bilbao are 12.5. A total of 3 goals are predicted.
Athletic Bilbao head into this game in a Europa League position having secured 16 wins, six losses and nine draws in their last 31 matches. The squad has won in 11 of the latest twenty matches. In total, they’ve racked up 53 goals, while conceding 29. This has predominantly been due to the work of G. Guruzeta, who has 13 goals, and I. Williams who has nine. In their last match, Athletic Bilbao broke even with Villarreal 1-1.
Granada come into this game looking at the real threat of relegation having secured three wins, 20 losses and eight draws in their previous 31 matches. The team has had 13 losses in the latest twenty matches and have scored a total of 33 so far, giving up 60 goals. This has mostly been thanks, in large part, to the performances from Myrto Uzuni, who has 10 goals, and Lucas Boyé who has four. In their last match, Nasrids outplayed Alaves 2-0.
Going into this contest, Athletic Bilbao have no injured players ruled out. Meanwhile, Granada have not formally ruled out anyone.
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Moneyline Pick: Athletic Bilbao (12.5)
Granada are considered the favorite according to the betting market. The club has not had a good start to the month with a recent win percentage of 10% in their last 10 games (one win). In comparison, Athletic Bilbao have a win percentage of 40% in their last 10 games (four wins).
Athletic Bilbao vs Granada Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Athletic Bilbao (1.26), Granada (12.5)
- Spread: Athletic Bilbao 1.75 (2.0), Granada 1.75 (1.8)
- Over/Under: Under 2.75 Goals (2.01), Over 2.75 Goals (1.89)
Athletic Bilbao vs Granada Betting Trends
- Record last 10 games: Athletic Bilbao 4-2-4, Granada 1-6-3
- Home/Road Split: Athletic Bilbao (16-6-9), Granada (3-20-8)
- Head-To-Head: Athletic Bilbao’s record is 6-1-3 in their last 7 matches against Granada
- Match Type: League
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.75 Total Goals (2.01)
Heading into this match, Athletic Bilbao have recorded an average of 1.3 goals per game over their last 10 matches while Granada have averaged 1.0 goals per game over their last 10 matches.
Spread Pick: Athletic Bilbao 1.75 Goals (2.0)
For the bet to be a winner, Athletic Bilbao must win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.