2018-19 Spanish Primera – Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol kick off? Friday 8th March, 2019 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol being played? San Mamés Barria
What television channel is Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol on? Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol? Eleven Sports hold the rights to stream Spanish Primera matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their streaming schedule
In the US, ESPN+ have the rights to stream Spanish Primera matches. A free trial is available for those in the US by clicking here
Are tickets still available for Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol?
Athletic Bilbao – https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/tickets.html
Espanyol – https://proticketing.com/rcdespanyol/en_US/entradas/evento/12722
THE TEAM NEWS
ATHLETIC BILBAO
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Iago Herrerin; De Marcos, Yeray Alvarez, Inigo Martinez, Yuri; Dani Garcia, Benat; Ibai Gomez, Raul Garcia, Muniain; Inaki Williams
Unavailable: Ander Capa (Injured), Lekue (Injured)
Doubtful:
ESPANYOL
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Diego Lopez; Rosales, Naldo, Mario Hermoso, Didac Vila; Victor Sanchez, Marc Roca, Granero; Hernan Perez, Wu Lei, Oscar Melendo
Unavailable: Borja Iglesias (Suspended), Sergi Darder (Suspended), Piatti (Injured), Sergio Garcia (Injured), David Lopez (Injured)
Doubtful: Oscar Duarte (Injured), Naldo (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
While Espanyol may be unbeaten in their last five league matches, they can be opposed when they travel to face Athletic Club. Only goal difference splits the sides, but crucially, Espanyol are without Darder and Iglesias due to suspension and that could swing the match in favour of the Basque side.
