Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Betis - prediction, team news, lineups

Preview

Athletic Bilbao and Real Betis will face off in La Liga on Sunday, with both teams looking to continue their good form. Athletic Bilbao are unbeaten in their last four matches, while Real Betis have won their last three. The match is likely to be a close encounter, with both teams evenly matched.

Team news

Athletic Bilbao will be without the suspended Ander Capa and the injured Yuri Berchiche. Real Betis will be without the suspended Martin Montoya and the injured Victor Camarasa. Borja Iglesias will start up front for Betis.

Lineups

Athletic Bilbao: Unai Simon; Oscar de Marcos, Unai Nunez, Inigo Martinez, Mikel Balenziaga; Oihan Sancet, Mikel Vesga, Dani Garcia; Alex Berenguer, Inaki Williams, Raul Garcia.

Real Betis: Rui Silva; Aitor Ruibal, German Pezzella, Marc Bartra, Juan Miranda; Guido Rodriguez, William Carvalho; Nabil Fekir, Sergio Canales, Juanmi; Borja Iglesias.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, but Athletic Bilbao's home form gives them a slight edge. They are unbeaten in their last four matches at San Mames and have a good record against Real Betis, having won four of their last five meetings at home. However, Real Betis are in good form and will be confident of getting a result. They have won their last three matches and have a good record against Athletic Bilbao, having won four of their last five meetings away from home. Ultimately, I think Athletic Bilbao will edge this one, but it could go either way.