Athletic Bilbao vs Leganes Betting Tips
Both teams want to start the championship on the right foot. No benefit in terms of motivation
State of form
Author of a very big summer preparation, (5 wins – 1 setback), Athletic Bilbao has concluded with a final success against the Germans Augsburg last Sunday (1-0). In trouble throughout last season, Aritz Aduriz’s team-mates had finished at a mediocre 16th place in the league, and they intend to get back on track this year.
Also in trouble in 2017/2018, Leganes finished 17th, just behind Bulbao. Just like their opponent of the day, the Madrilenians come out of a successful friendly matches campaign (3 wins – 3 draws), ended by a good win against Rayo Vallecano (2-0).
The staff for Athletic Bilbao vs Leganes
Only one big start is to be noted for Bilbao, the most expensive goalkeeper in history Kepa, sold to Chelsea for 80 million euros. Four reinforcements arrived this summer: Berchiche (PSG), Dani Garcia, Capa (Eibar) and Ganea (Viitorul). For this first match, the No.1 goal Herrerin and the holder stopper Inigo Martinez are absent because injured.
Leganes, meanwhile, let go of Rico (Bournemouth), Guerrero (Olympiakos) or Tito (Rayo Vallecano). Recruits include Diego Rolan, Juanfran (A Coruña), Arnaiz (Barça B) and Omeruo (Chelsea). For this trip, the newcomer Rolan and the important Gabriel, Szymanowski and Araniz (wounded) are all unavailable.
Athletic Bilbao vs Leganes Football Prediction
Solid during its preparation, Athletic Bilbao can afford the scalp of a Leganes team widely within reach. Victory of Athletic Bilbao
Betting Tips: Under 2.5 goals
Odds: 1.50