Ath Bilbao vs Las Palmas Prediction & Betting Tips (23 April)

The Athletic Bilbao, 4th in Liga, is very close to reaching a qualification for the next Champions League. The Basque club received a stop in the capital this Sunday with this frustrating defeat against Real Madrid 1-0 in additional time on an achievement of Valverde 90th+3. A cruel failure for the players of Ernesto Valverde who were on a beautiful series of invincibility of 8 matches without defeat 4 victories and 4 draws, all competitions combined. Qualified for the 1/2 finals of the Europa League after eliminating the Rangers 0-0 and 2-0 on April 17, the Basque club will try to record a 4th victory in 5 home matches after Rome 3-1, the Rayo Vallecano 3-1 and the Rangers 2-0.Las Palmas has just left the red zone this weekend after its surprising home victory against Atlético Madrid 1-0 thanks to an completion in the additional time of Javier Munoz 90th+3.

It is a 2nd success of a row after the trip successful to Getafe 1-3 on April 12. After aligning 13 draws without defeat 4 draws and 9 defeats between January 5 and April 6, Las Palmas has just obtained more points in two matches during these 31st and 32nd days. With only 1 success on its last 9 trips 5 defeats, the island club, now 17th, could rebuild in the red zone at the end of this 33rd day of Liga because it is only ahead of the Deportivo Alavés, 18th.

Las Palmas has showcased an attacking prowess in their recent matches, as evidenced by their victories against Getafe, both away and home, with convincing 3:1 scorelines. The team has consistently demonstrated resilience, even in draws such as their matches against Celta Vigo and Alaves, where they managed to find the back of the net twice in the latter. However, their defensive vulnerabilities have been apparent in their encounters with Real Sociedad, where they conceded three goals on both occasions. These patterns highlight Las Palmas’ ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities while hinting at areas of improvement in their defensive strategy.

Athletic Bilbao, preparing to face Las Palmas, will likely aim to exploit these defensive weaknesses to their advantage, especially within the walls of their fortress, San Mamés. Las Palmas’ recent record of conceding goals could open possibilities for Athletic’s attacking players to shine. However, Bilbao must be cautious of Las Palmas' offensive capabilities, which have enabled them to create and convert chances regularly. The tactical battle between Bilbao's structured gameplay and Las Palmas' attacking flair promises an intriguing clash that could go down to the wire.

In a clash where Athletic Bilbao's steadfast home form meets the spirited flair of Las Palmas, a closely contested battle is anticipated, with a narrow 2:1 scoreline seeming plausible. Athletic's potent mix of experience and youth, coupled with their solid defense at San Mamés, positions them as slight favorites to edge this encounter. Las Palmas, while vulnerable defensively, have proven they can find the net against formidable opponents, ensuring they won't go down without a fight. This predicted outcome reflects Athletic's ability to seize key moments while containing the attacking threats of their resilient visitors.