Athletic Bilbao vs Real Valladolid Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Athletic Club are enjoying an extremely impressive campaign as they now welcome a Real Valladolid side that are racing towards relegation to San Mames in the Basque Country.

Kick-off date/time: Sunday 23rd February, 2025: UK – 1:00pm / US ET – 8:00am / US PT – 5:00am

How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Athletic Bilbao vs Real Valladolid may be televised on one of their affiliated channels

How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+

Athletic Bilbao Team News: Couple of injuries

Athletic have built some depth within their squad, despite self-imposed restrictions on who they can recruit, but they are dealing with a couple of absentees as both Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Alvaro Djalo are sidelined through injury for the hosts.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon; Andoni Gorosabel, Dani Vivian, Yeray, Yuri Berchiche; Mikel Jauregizar, Benat Prados; Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams; Gorka Guruzeta

Unavailable: Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Injured), Alvaro Djalo (Injured)

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Real Valladolid Team News: Couple of suspensions

Real Valladolid are dealing with a couple of suspensions ahead of their trip to the Basque Country this weekend as Selim Amallah is sidelined alongside Anuar, whilst Raul Moro is also missing for Valladolid through injury.

Predicted XI (4-1-4-1): Hein; Lucas Perez, Aidoo, David Torres, Candela; Nikitscher; Darwin Machis, Grillitsch, Mario Marin, Aznou; Juanmi Latasa 

Unavailable: Amallah (Suspended), Anuar (Suspended), Raul Moro (Injured)

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Athletic Bilbao vs Real Valladolid Prediction

Athletic Club were left frustrated last week as they had to rescue a 1-1 draw against an improving Espanyol side at the RCDE Stadium in the Basque Country last weekend. The home team have UEFA Europa League aspirations with the final at San Mames in May but they are holding on to the coattails of La Liga’s title race, too, sitting six points behind league leaders Barcelona ahead of this weekend’s round of fixtures. They now face a Real Valladolid side that, following promotion last season, have already sacked a manager, Paulo Pezzolano, but former Mexico boss Diego Cocca his now under pressure, too, as they begin the match day sitting eight points adrift of safety. The visitors suffered a 4-0 loss at home to Sevilla last weekend, extending their current losing streak to five matches. Athletic, especially at home, will be expected to romp to victory this weekend.

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Valladolid Tip: Athletic Club to win -1 handicap