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In the starting duel of the national championship of Spain of the 2019/20 season on Friday August 16 will play Athletic from Bilbao and Barcelona.
Athletic Bilbao
"White-red" last season in the final table of the championship finished in eighth place, having stopped in a step from participation in the European Cup. During the season the team did not show a stable game and for a certain period even was among the fighters for survival.
Let s remind that Athletic is one of three teams which throughout history have not yet left the elite division. In many ways, the appearance of Gaiska Garitano on the trainer's bridge helped to protect "Athletic" from demotion in class.
In summer the basks significantly rejuvenated the composition. The old guard left, and their place was taken by yesterday's reserves. Left the club Alejandro Remiro, Peru Nolascoain, Ander Iturraspe, Markel Susaeta, Miquel Rico, Inigo Vicente. As for losses before the next meeting, definitely won t play due to injury Gorka Guruset. Inigo Martínez, Inigo Cordoba and Ibai Gómez are in question.
The pre-season "Athletic" carried out quite saturated. The team played eight games, in some cases lost only twice.
Barcelona
Barcelona is the current champion of Spain. On repetition of the result of the previous season on the internal arena there is no speech, but on the European arena there is a serious goal - a victory in the Champions League. According to the management of the club, if the team fails to become the host of the prestigious trophy, Ernesto Valverde will be dismissed.
The Catalonia club carried out a good transfer campaign. The Blue-pomegranates parted ways with 13 football players, among them Andre Gomes, Thomas Vermalen, Emerson de Souza, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Paco Alcacer. Lionel Messi and Neto will also not play against Athletic due to injuries. Jean-Claire Todibo and Frankie de Jong are in doubt.
Among the replenishment it is worth noting the appearance in the line of attack of Antoine Griezmann who managed to be distinguished by the scored goal in a friendly match against Napoli.
Statistics and personal meetings
- In four of the last five matches Athletic in the Primera played the prediction "total less than 2.5."
- In five of the six previous home matches, Athletic played a "both will score" bet.
- In six of Barcelona's last eight matches in La Liga, the prediction "total less than 2.5" was played.
- Last season, both matches between Barcelona and Athletic ended in a draw.
- Barcelona beat Athletic in nine of the last 13 face-to-face matches.
Despite Messi's absence, Barca's attacking potential is enormous. Athletic traditionally bets in an attack on retired Ariz Aduris, who is 38 years old, and well shown himself last season by Ignaki Williams. We are unlikely to see an abundance of goals in this meeting. Basky played well in recent years against Catalans in defense, however and beat guests now hardly able.
Athletic Bilbao – Barcelona 2(-1) with 2,24 for 5% of bank
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